EPBP strongly encourages the use of the EPBP Design for Recycling guidelines, also for PET bottles that are in contact with non-food products, such as home and personal care products, to further improve the ability to recycle PET bottles in closed loop. Moreover, EPBP acknowledges that food grade recycled PET, manufactured
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SMI has opened a new branch in Istanbul, in Türkiye, thus consolidating its own presence in a constantly growing market. More precisely, the offices of the new branch are based in the Asian part of the city, in the district of Maltepe. SMI boasts in Türkiye more than 300 machines, installed
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Wild & Coco is a Prague-based start-up specialised in coconut products like yogurts, coconut water and the so-called “Cocofirs”. With Cocofirs, the brand offers a lactose-free and vegan alternative with organic coconuts from sustainable cultivation. The coconut all-rounders are now also available as “Cocoguard Shot” in a compressed shot, either pure
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Novapet has unveiled a new handled PET amphora bottle. It is made using Novapet ’s REX-L, a specially formulated PET grade with enhanced melt strength tailored for Extrusion Blow Moulding (EBM) technology. This advancement allows for the creation of robust, handle-equipped containers, meeting both consumer demands for ergonomic designs and the
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Amcor plc and Berry Global Group, Inc. announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which Amcor and Berry will combine in an all-stock transaction. Berry shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 7.25 Amcor shares for each Berry share held upon closing, resulting in Amcor and
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Starting this November, Suntory Group will begin introducing PET bottles using paraxylene derived from used cooking oil (bio-paraxylene) for select products in Japan. This will be the first*1 commercialided PET bottles using bio-paraxylene*2 and will help significantly reduce CO2 emissions compared to those made from conventional virgin petroleum-based materials. The group
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In the two-year market weakness, the solidarity pact with short-time work and bonus waiver was the successful means of choice for crisis management for Sumitomo (SHI) Demag. Further measures are now needed due to the significant market weakening this year at a level of 50%. The company, which continues to be
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At a time when ecological issues have become a daily reality for manufacturers, Sidel is now helping its clients maximise their environmental performance thanks to Eco-Audit, a comprehensive approach to improve their PET container production processes. This service will soon apply to other equipment in Sidel’s portfolio. The service, which can
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Albertsons Companies, Inc. announced the launch of Bee Lightly , the newest addition to the company’s Own Brands wine portfolio, distinguished by its unique flat bottle design crafted from 100% rPET. This approach to wine packaging marks a first in the U.S. market, underscoring a commitment to recycled packaging solutions without compromising on
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The Water Compressor is a step forward in compressed air systems, according to Augwind, its developer. With a successful R&D project demonstrating its effectiveness, it is now seeking partners to help demonstrate and develop to the next stage. Augwind’s Water Compressor system takes a different approach to compressed air from conventional
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AF Compressors: celebrating three decades in the United States It was not long after the emergence of PET in the beverage industry in the late 1970s and early 1980s that Atelier François (AF Compressors) noticed an increase in demand for oil-free air compressors, driven by the US market. After selling several
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