Plano, TX– OCTAL's plant expansion is on track for completion in May 2012 and will feature an additional 527,000 tons of capacity per year for PET bottle grade resin. Once achieved OCTAL will be producing 927,000 tons annually, making it the largest sustainable plant in the world on one site.
The UK's first recycled plastic bridge capable of carrying heavy goods vehicles has been completed.
Amcor Rigid Plastics, the world’s leading producer of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) packaging, is ready to unseat glass as the dominant material in 24oz wide mouth food containers.
APPE, the packaging division of La Seda de Barcelona, launched a new barrier additive for PET bottles.
The Wilkinson range of Bath Foams has received a brand new look with the introduction of a new PET 750ml bottle supplied by Graham Packaging Plastics Ltd.
The launch of Nampak’s Infini bottle in February this year was recognised throughout the dairy, packaging and retail sectors as a major evolution in the design of the plastic milk bottle.
Making PET bottles from agricultural waste may be harder than using conventional cane sugars but it is possible, claims biofuel manufacturer Virent.
Plastic Technologies' oPTI PET bottle technology offers improved shelf-presence, barrier customization for beer applications.
Hi-Cone, the international leader in packaging for beverage, food and consumer goods, will launch a brand new storage-and-carry system for large PET bottle multipacks at next week’s Consumer Goods Forum in Barcelona.
Global PET beer bottle consumption is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% to reach 7.7 billion bottles by 2015, according to a major new multi-client study published by Pira International.
Switzerland-based packaging solutions provider, Aisapack launches a single serve beverage format, Aisacan that enables drinks manufacturers to offer a point of differentiation.
PET maker Selenis Canada Inc. has started production at its Montreal facility.
