MacroCycle Technologies, a developer of a novel PET & polyester textile waste upcycling technology, announced the close of a $6.5M seed financing round. The round was led by Clean Energy Ventures and Volta Circle, with participation from KDT Ventures and Neotribe Ventures. MacroCycle will use the funding to grow its operations
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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has made strides in energy conservation with the installation of KHS’ latest-generation InnoPET Blomax stretch blow moulding technology at its plant in Knetzgau, Germany. The new equipment replaces two older machines from 1998, with the goal of increasing energy efficiency and reducing operational costs. The InnoPET Blomax
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UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe, the European trade association representing the soft drink industry, announced the appointment of Andrew McMillin, President of Western Europe Operations at The Coca-Cola Company, as the new President of the association. Commenting on his appointment, Mr. McMillin stated: “I am honoured to lead UNESDA and represent some
Read MoreAvantium N.V., a leader in renewable and circular polymer materials, has signed a collaboration with EPC Engineering & Technologies GmbH, an international technology provider as well as an engineering and plant construction company. This partnership aims to advance the continuous PEF polyester production technology, targeting plant capacities of 100 kt/a and beyond. The collaboration will
Read MoreLeading global and Brazilian companies in the PET packaging market, along with their key executives and experts, will gather on March 24 in São Paulo for the 2025 edition of PETtalk – International PET Industry Conference. This year’s event will take place at the Grand Hyatt São Paulo. Promoted by the
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Tomra Recycling has announced that Katrin Fricke will succeed Dr Volker Rehrmann as the company’s new Executive Vice President and Head of Tomra Recycling. Dr Rehrmann has decided to retire, effective 31 May 2025, after a remarkable career pioneering optical systems for waste sorting within the recycling industry. He has been
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Market leader from Germany in the Middle East In order to be able to adequately serve the emerging markets in Africa and the Middle East with closures, Bericap started its local representation with production near Cairo 20 years ago, more precisely in a rented property in Abou Rawash. The company remained
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Interview with Michael Fink, CEO of Z-Moulds PETplanet: Dear Mr Fink, z-werkzeugbau became the Z-Group. May I ask you to recapitulate the milestones and how theses enabled Z-Moulds to achieve its leading position in the market?Mr Fink: z-werkzeugbau had three different business units in different market segments 2023: Z-Moulds, in the
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Husky’s advances in design, manufacturing and sustainability of caps & closures Based on an article by Michael White, Director of Business Development, Beverage Closures Beverage closures are integral to the sustainability of beverage packaging, influencing material usage, recyclability, and consumer experience. Husky Technologies, known for its injection moulding systems and services,
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Improving performance, enhancing sustainability The Origin PET 1881 closure by Origin Materials introduces a versatile platform for producing rPET and PET closures, including tethered formats, across various industries. PET is not only the most recycled plastic in the world, today’s plastic recycling infrastructure is designed predominantly for PET. Closures made from
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Circularity for polyolefin bottle caps “Bottle made of 100 per cent rPET.” It’s an increasingly common message on plastic packaging, especially beverage bottles. But what about the cap? PET recycling has been an established business line for quite some time now. But demand for recycled polyolefin (PO), the material commonly used
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