KHS has engineered one of the world’s lightest PET bottles for still beverages to date. Under the working title of Factor 101, in close cooperation with Canadian-based injection moulding technology equipment and services provider Husky Technologies, a container has been produced that uses just 5.89g of material to hold 591ml of
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Krones looks back on a successful first quarter 2025. Despite difficult macroeconomic conditions, Krones remained on a stable and profitable growth path. The company’s markets are less affected by economic fluctuations and Krones’ customers continue to show robust willingness to invest. Order intake stable at high level – revenue up 13.1%
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As part of the official visit of the Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources to France, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the global leader in packaging solutions Sidel, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Paris to explore the establishment of operations in the Kingdom. The MoU was signed
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Gentlebrand Design Agency has recently signed Zelda Water, a new project in the mineral water sector. The Zelda no label bottle is made from 100% BioPET, a fully renewable bio-based material that aims to combine aesthetic appeal with environmental responsibility. The flowing lines and transparent, minimalist appearance echo the elegance of
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The globally operating Engel Group has closed the 2024/25 financial year with a turnover of approximately EUR 1.5 billion. Despite a continued decline in market conditions, the injection moulding machine manufacturer maintained its position in a challenging European market environment and recorded gains in market share, supported by innovation and regional
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According to research by Nortal Consulting, circa 36 million tonnes of polymer (mostly PET and HDPE) have been processed by blow moulding around the world in 2024, mainly to make consumer and industrial packaging valued at c. 97 billion US dollars. Widely employed as a packaging solution, blow moulded plastic bottles
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DePoly, a leading sustainable PET-to-raw-material recycling company, announced the upcoming launch of a 500 t/a showcase plant in Monthey, Switzerland this summer, representing a critical step in the company’s journey from laboratory breakthrough to industrial-scale implementation. The facility will demonstrate DePoly’s proprietary process that converts PET and polyester waste into virgin-quality
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Doğa PET, a new venture by Türkiye-based Doğa Holding, has entered the recycling sector with a facility dedicated to producing high-purity PET flakes and rPET granules from post-consumer materials. The company uses Tomra Recycling’s sensor-based sorting systems to meet the quality standards required for food-grade and textile applications. As part of
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Arca Continental, one of the world’s largest Coca-Cola bottlers, has made an investment in the seed round of the Argentine startup Sensify through its Corporate Venture Capital fund, AC Ventures, as part of its commitment to accelerate the digital transformation of the commercial ecosystem and promote the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Sensify, a
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MAAG Group, a global supplier of systems and solutions for the polymer industry, is strengthening its presence in India through its Vadodara-based subsidiary. With a focus on localised production and expanded service capabilities, the Oberglatt, Switzerland-headquartered company aims to meet growing demand in one of its key regional markets. India has
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Hawkesbury Brewing Co. launches Australia’s first-ever Vodka Spritzer range in a 1.25L PET bottle. “We’re proud to be the first in Australia to bring a vodka spritzer to market in a PET format,” says Mitchell Elmes, Sales Director at Hawkesbury Brewing Co. “This range is all about giving people something fresh,
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