Alpla is establishing the international Plastic is Fantastic association to promote the responsible use of plastics and the development of a circular economy. The organization was founded in Vienna and is open to companies that use polymers.
Husky Technologies presented PET packaging technologies at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 in Dubai, focusing on sustainability, product safety and conversion cost.
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 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.
Interview with Antonello Ciotti, president of Petcore Europe, representing the PET value chain.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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 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.
