At the Ocean Conference, organised by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation presented another chapter to its activity, called New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Commitment aims to create a new scenario for plastic packaging by eliminating single-use packaging materials, increasing the amount of reused or
Read MoreFour months after the founding of the new business unit Keycycle, it can be seen that Erema and its range of overall solutions for plastics recycling projects is being welcomed with open doors in the marketplace. The newly formed team has in the meantime received a number of project inquiries, most
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To introduce the latest Cold Jet Plastics Edition line to the visitors of Fakuma, Cold Jet’s dry ice application and plastics expert, Steve Wilson from the company’s headquarters in the USA was on site. He answered questions and provided visitors with information about Cold Jet’s tailored plastics equipment and accessories, specifically
Read MoreEveryone who’s anyone in the field of plastics processing came together at the once again fully booked out Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing on Lake Constance where Germany, Austria and Switzerland meet for the 26th the time from the 16th through the 20th of October. The international exhibitors, as
Read MoreThe European Parliament has adopted its negotiating position on the Commission proposal on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment. Many MEPs shared EuPC position in limiting the scope of a proposal that, since the beginning, has been rushed by the European Commission with possible negative
Read More“Bottled water consumption is set to overtake all other soft drinks worldwide this year,” according to Richard Hall, Chairman of Zenith Global, the global food and drink experts, speaking at the 15?th Global Bottled Water Congress in Evian. “This is all the more remarkable because other soft drinks include carbonates, juices,
Read MoreHusky Injection Molding Systems, a leading industrial technology provider to the plastics processing community, successfully kicked off its first day at China Brew and Beverage 2018 (October 23-26, Shanghai, China). At its booth, located in Hall W2 #2B32, Husky is showcasing how its diverse range of rigid packaging solutions for the
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Illig, the German machinery manufacturer, will build a new production site in Romania. During the next few years Illig Maschinenbau SRL will develop into a further production site outside Germany located in Sura Mica industrial park in the Sibiu region. „At the new site ILLIG will be manufacturing thermoforming lines from
Read MoreUnited Caps, an international manufacturer of caps and closures, announced it has installed four trio-technik AirMove transport systems in its German Schwerin plant, which primarily serves the German beverage market. The 10,000 m2 facility occupies two production halls, employs 58 people, and produces several billion 28mm and 38mm closures per year
Read MorePrivate equity investors Advent has invested in Manjushree Technopack Ltd., India’s largest rigid plastic packaging solution provider, in partnership with the founding Kedia family. As part of the transaction, Advent purchased all the shares owned by Kedaara Capital and a portion of the Kedia family’s stake in Manjushree Technopack. Manjushree’s Founder
Read MoreOn October 11, the Sidel Group concluded the acquisition of PET Engineering Srl, further expanding the company’s portfolio of packaging solutions. PET Engineering is expected to help Sidel expand its packaging offering – especially regarding the design of containers for water, soft drinks, liquid dairy products and beer. Founded in 1999
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