Plastics and circularity - caught between necessity and potential
K 2025 from 8 to 15 October in Düsseldorf has set itself the goal of addressing the central issues of our times. One of its three Hot Topics reads “Shaping the Circular Economy”.
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Filtration efficiency in PET recycling thanks to automated inline cleaning
Large-area filtration faces the stigma of high costs, maintenance efforts, and time-consuming changeover and cleaning activities. However, good filtration is unavoidable with increasing rPET proportions.
1,000 Sleevematic labellers built so far
It’s been about 20 years since Krones added the Sleevematic sleeve applicator to its portfolio - and now the company is celebrating a very special milestone: the 1,000th Sleevematic is currently being assembled at Krones’ Neutraubling plant.
Erema sees growing demand for large-scale PET recycling systems
Demand for high performance solutions for bottle-to-bottle recycling is increasing worldwide. In view of this trend, the specifications for PET recycling machines to handle higher capacities are also growing.
Husky reinforces commitment to Latin America market
Husky Technologies is reinforcing its commitment to the Latin America market with a comprehensive tradeshow presence throughout the region, exhibiting at both Plastimagen taking place in Mexico City and Plástico Brasil taking place in São Paulo, Brazil.
Klöckner Pentaplast launches 100% Tray2Tray market-first pilot in the UK
Klöckner Pentaplast, a global leader in rigid and flexible packaging and specialty film solutions, is launching an exciting UK market-first venture with Tesco and Hilton Foods to pilot the first-ever 100% recycled PET food trays.
New benchmark in energy savings thanks to the Double Gate heating concept
With the help of latest-generation KHS stretch blow molding technology, the bottler is taking the amount of energy saved in its PET bottle manufacturing operations up to the next level.
K.D. Feddersen Distribution expands Celanese product portfolio
At the beginning of 2025, K.D. Feddersen Distribution in Europe is expanding its Celanese portfolio to include the polyamide grades of Zytel, Minlon, Selar and Elvamide and the polyester portfolio to include Rynite.
Petcore Europe's call to action on Effective ESPR Schemes
Petcore Europe, has continuously represented the polyester textile (PET) value chain for over 30 years. Petcore Europe’s policy recommendations have been instrumental in the realization of Petcore Europe’s leading position in the circularity of PET packaging.
Eight copolyester resins from Eastman receive RecyClass Approval
Eastman received RecyClass Recyclability Approvals for eight copolyester resins and their equivalent Renew grades, containing recycled content.
Oerlikon Barmag and Evonik - strategic partnership for chemically recycled PET
Oerlikon Barmag and Evonik have announced their cooperation to promote chemical recycling of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste. Both companies are committed to develop technologies for robust and efficient depolymerisation and purification processes.
KHS Group expands its bottle handling expertise through share in Tyrolon
The KHS Group is expanding its expertise in the handling of PET and glass bottles by acquiring the majority share in Tyrolon-Schulnig GmbH.
