Sidel presents aseptic PET lines at CBST 2026
At CBST 2026 in Shenzhen, Sidel will showcase its aseptic PET bottling solutions and the NeXt Line complete line concept, as well as present its service offering for beverage producers in Greater China.
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Circular polyamide cuts the carbon footprint of Vimar Linea switches by 80%
Vimar has launched the Linea switch range, where mounting frames made from Durethan Blue polyamide 6 by Envalior have reduced the carbon footprint by more than 80% compared to previous fossil-based solutions.
Integrated Husky systems for sustainable PET preform production
Growing sustainability requirements are changing how PET preform production lines are designed. Husky's HyPET 6e platform integrates machine, mold and auxiliaries to enable high rPET content while maintaining efficiency and quality.
Minebea Intec focuses on customized weighing and inspection systems
At interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Minebea Intec will present integrated, individually engineered weighing and inspection solutions, from dynamic systems to bench and floor scales and SPC software.
Röhm advances chemical recycling of PMMA at the Worms site
Röhm is implementing its own chemical recycling technology for PMMA to virgin-quality MMA at the Worms site, creating the basis for a closed material loop within the European Recycling Alliance for PMMA.
Recycling diaper production waste at the SKZ center
LaMa Recycling is carrying out a research project at the SKZ center on recycling production waste from diaper manufacturing. The aim is to develop a scalable process for recovering polyolefins, cellulose and superabsorbents instead of incinerating them.
Feddersen Group and partners jointly at PRSE 2026
Feddersen Group together with BIO-FED, FEDDEM and Trebo will present an integrated portfolio of solutions for the circular economy at Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, covering raw material identification, compounding, recycling technologies and advanced sorting.
Almeda builds fresh-cut supply chain on reusable packaging
Italian company Almeda has built its fresh-cut logistics from the outset on Tosca’s reusable packaging system, integrating RPC crates across the entire supply chain and combining operational efficiency with circular economy requirements.
Ampacet to Showcase Advanced Masterbatch Solutions for Circular Plastics at PRSE 2026
Ampacet, a global leader in masterbatch solutions, will present a comprehensive portfolio of innovative technologies designed to enhance the quality, performance and recyclability of plastics at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2026 in Amsterdam (Booth L70).
KP and GranTerre received the Italian Best Packaging Award
Klöckner Pentaplast and GranTerre received the Italian Best Packaging Award for a jointly developed rigid mono-material PET packaging for sliced meats, combining high recycled content with full recyclability and performance comparable to multilayer barrier structures.
New lightweighted UniPak pot retains its versatility
Amcor is introducing an improved, lighter version of its best-selling UniPak 1 kg tub for dairy products, reducing polypropylene usage while maintaining the required strength, functionality and compatibility with existing filling lines.
PZPTS warns about mounting pressure on the plastics supply chain
The Polish Union of Plastics Converters highlights the increasing pressure on the European plastics supply chain, driven by geopolitical tensions and rising energy and polymer prices, which threatens the stability of the domestic converting sector.
