LyondellBasell, a global leader in the chemical industry, launches Polybatch Effects Frost masterbatches to transform PET packaging with a matte frost effect. The new masterbatches are available in two distinct styles. The solution can be seamlessly integrated with various colours to achieve a high-end, sophisticated look, says the company. The Polybatch
Read moreAs per the latest report by Imarc Group, the global PET bottle market size reached US$ 44.1 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, the market is projected to reach US$ 60.3 billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3% during 2024-2032. The market is influenced by the global effort to reduce plastic
Read moreOrigin Materials, Inc. announced its first-quarter financial results, emphasising progress toward profitability driven by its PET caps and closures business. The company reported quarterly revenue of $6.8 million generated by its supply chain activation program and joint development agreements. The company also made significant progress in commercialising its caps and closures
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Repi, a leading manufacturer of performance additives and liquid colours for polyurethanes and thermoplastics, announces the appointment of Mr. Michael Thiessenhusen as new Managing Director of Repi GmbH, based in the North of Germany. In his new role, Mr. Thiessenhusen will further support the upcoming strategic development of the Repi Group
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Paag, a member of Bell Holding A.Ş., installed a Starlinger recoSTAR PET 165 HC iV+ PET bottle-to-bottle recycling line with a production capacity of up to 1,800 kg/h in its Gebze facility in Kocaeli near Istanbul. The line has taken up operation in mid-March 2024. By investing in bottle-to-bottle recycling, Paag
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In the pursuit of concluding the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations successfully and on time, a collaborative call to action, by Virginia Janssens, Managing Director of Plastics Europe, is made to industry stakeholders and governments alike, urging a concerted effort towards identifying common solutions in Ottawa: “To ensure the Global Plastics Treaty
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Avient, South Hall, Level 2, Booth S210 Meeting Rooms Avient Corporation is gearing up to dazzle attendees at NPE 2024 with a dynamic showcase of sustainability initiatives that promise to redefine the polymer industry’s approach to environmental responsibility. Highlights will include the announcement of a new facility in Ohio, the introduction
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Starlinger, W5169 Super-cleaning and odour reduction solutions for the most popular consumer packaging materials: The two Starlinger business units Viscotec and recycling technology have joined forces to offer high-end solutions for producing food-grade recycled PP, PE PS and PET. The recycling system consists of a Reco Star dynamic recycling extruder with/without degassing,
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Eisbär, S15083 Eisbär will feature Plug&Dry, a complete solution designed for efficient material drying. With just a power connection and a material pipeline, the compact Plug & Dry offers material drying for PET granules, flakes, and of course, other materials. It consists of material drying, drying hoppers, and material conveyance. Plug&Dry
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Maag, W3961 Maag Group has long been a leader in the development of die plates for underwater pelletising systems for compounding. With the recent acquisition of AMN, Maag expands its offerings to include die plates for virgin polyolefin production, leveraging the combined expertise of industry leaders such as AMN, Automatik, and
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The Coca-Cola Company debuted the 500ml Coca-Cola Trademark brands in 100% rPET bottles in Hong Kong on April 9. All 500ml Coca-Cola Original, Coca-Cola No Sugar and Coca-Cola Plus have now adopted 100% rPET (excluding caps and labels) in the production of their bottles. The new packaging features “I’m a 100%
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