Month: September 2021

NewsRecycling

Digital Watermarks Initiative HolyGrail 2.0 reaches milestone with the validation of its first prototype detection sorting unit

Following last week’s partnership announcement, the Digital Watermarks Initiative HolyGrail 2.0 has reached its first milestone with the successful validation of the project’s first prototype detection sorting unit. Developed by the machine vendor Pellenc ST and the digital watermarks technology provider Digimarc, the prototype, which combines the digital watermarks technology and

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LabellingRecycling

Wash-off adhesive has been approved by Returpack and Infinitum for PET bottle recycling

In Scandinavia, demand for labels that enable PET recycling is growing and new regulations are prioritising this type of packaging over glass. However, labelling technology for PET beverage bottles must follow guidelines established by the bottle deposit systems Returpack in Sweden and Infinitum in Norway. Avery Dennison’s WB0030 wash-off adhesive has

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Bottles / Bottle MakingCapping / ClosuresPackaging / PalletisingPreform Production

North America: plastics machinery shipments slowed in the second quarter

The Plastics Industry Association announced shipments of primary plastics machinery (injection moulding and extrusion) in North America decreased for the second consecutive quarter according to the statistics compiled and reported by the association’s Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES).  The preliminary estimate of shipment value from reporting companies totaled $320.9 million in

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