Husky showcases PET packaging systems at Gulfood 2025
Husky Technologies presented PET packaging technologies at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 in Dubai, focusing on sustainability, product safety and conversion cost.
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
News Plastech
Sidel to showcase EvoBLOW Laser at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025
Sidel will present the EvoBLOW Laser blow-molding system based on laser heating at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 in Dubai. The solution is designed to enable production of lighter, stronger PET bottles and reduce preform scrap.
Sidel introduces Nitro Square bottle for nitrogen-dosed water
Sidel introduces the Nitro Square bottle for still water dosed with liquid nitrogen. The square-section design combines rigid elements with flexible panels and enables the use of rPET.
Why defending circularity and competitiveness are mission critical for our sector
Interview with Antonello Ciotti, president of Petcore Europe, representing the PET value chain.
KeyKeg Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation and Sustainability
KeyKeg has evolved from a cardboard-shelled keg to a patented double-PET-wall design, expanded production internationally and added new features including the KeyKeg A valve. The company, operating as OneCircle, links product development with customer support and circularity targets.
Avance and Rosae win at Pentawards 2025 for Gentlebrand
Gentlebrand design studio received distinctions in the 2025 Pentawards for the Avance and Rosae packaging projects. The jury recognized innovation, sensory qualities, and the approach to sustainability.
Sibeg Coca-Cola installs Sidel aseptic PET line in Catania
Sibeg implemented a complete aseptic PET bottling line rated at 18,000 bph, supplied by Sidel. The project includes Aseptic Combi Predis and EvoFilm Stretch and supports sustainability goals, including 100% rPET packaging.
Hiroyuki uses Sikora's inspection and analysis system
Hiroyuki Industries in Malaysia uses Sikora's Purity Concept V optical system to inspect food-grade rPET pellets, replacing manual checks and enhancing consistency and traceability.
Pharma packaging shifts to recyclable, automated and smart
Regulation, sustainability and digitalisation are reshaping pharmaceutical packaging. From PP and PET monomaterial blisters to robotics, high-speed aseptic lines and smart labels, the sector is moving now ahead of PPWR deadlines, with solutions set to feature at interpack 2026.
Kraiburg TPE launches TPE series for fatty food contact
Kraiburg TPE has introduced the FC/CM3/AD1 TPE series designed for direct contact with fatty foods. The compounds meet EU 10/2011 and US FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 requirements and adhere to a range of polar thermoplastics.
EREMA Group partners with Australian technology pioneer BlockTexx
EREMA announced a strategic investment in Australian company BlockTexx to advance textile-to-textile recycling. The partnership combines chemical separation and thermomechanical processing to return polyester from blended textiles to apparel production at industrial scale.
SML introduces Austrofil Vertex spinning lines for PET yarn
SML has unveiled the Austrofil Vertex multifilament spinning concept for PET yarns, designed for efficient POY and FDY production at low titres and higher throughput. The modular line also processes PP and PA and offers scalable ends, extruder choices and winding options.
