Sidel to showcase packaging lines at Fispal Tecnologia 2026
At Fispal Tecnologia 2026 in São Paulo, Sidel will present packaging line solutions covering PET and rPET packaging, palletising and digital tools for production optimisation.
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Synergy to showcase PET lines at ProPak Asia 2026
At ProPak Asia 2026, Synergy will present integrated PET packaging solutions for the water and soft drinks sector. The portfolio includes the Combi system, the SR 8 blow moulder and digital tools supporting production stability.
Amcor launches a 38 mm handle for PET bottles
Amcor has expanded its beverage market portfolio with a 38 mm handle for PET containers. The solution is intended for bottles with a capacity of up to 10 litres, used mainly for water and other non-carbonated beverages.
Sidel to showcase smart manufacturing at ProPak Asia 2026
At ProPak Asia 2026, Sidel will present production line technologies, digital solutions and packaging production systems. The showcase will include EvoBLOW Laser, Aseptic Predis X4 and the Synergy low-pressure PET blowing kit.
Wine in PET bottles as a lighter alternative to glass
The growing importance of lightweight packaging is also affecting the wine segment. Alpla indicates that PET bottles can reduce packaging weight, facilitate logistics and lower the carbon footprint compared with glass.
Spectroscopic analysis of the ageing of plastics during mechanical recycling
The SpectralAIge project is developing a spectroscopic method for the reliable assessment of the ageing of mechanically recycled plastics. The solution is intended to support the analysis of PE, PP and PET and facilitate the industrial use of secondary raw materials.
Gentlebrand develops the SmartWeighting concept
Gentlebrand presented its SmartWeighting concept using the MINERA still water bottle as an example. The solution is intended to reduce material use while maintaining functional performance, packaging aesthetics and brand positioning.
Amcor launches a 38 mm handle for PET containers
Amcor has expanded its offering for the beverage market with a 38 mm handle for PET containers. The solution is intended for packaging up to 10 litres for water and other non-carbonated beverages.
Tomra launches next-generation AI platform and expands GAINnext ecosystem
Tomra Recycling has unveiled a breakthrough AI-native platform from PolyPerception and introduced three new deep learning applications for its award-winning GAINnext technology. The innovations were presented at IFAT 2026 in Munich and PRSE in Amsterdam, highlighting the company’s continued focus on advancing AI driven sorting solutions.
BB Engineering at PRSE 2026: PET recycling and melt filtration
At Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, BB Engineering will present PET recycling technologies, with a particular focus on textile recycling and melt filtration. The company will showcase, among others, the VacuFil and COBRA systems.
Kp introduces mono-material PET boards for fish VSP
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has introduced kp Evolve Fish Boards, mono-material PET boards for vacuum skin packaging (VSP) of processed fish. The solution is intended to be fully recyclable in PET streams and can contain up to 100% recycled content.
Plastic bale prices soar in southern Europe
Italy and Spain have seen marked increases in post-consumer plastic bale prices in recent weeks, while the market in Northwest Europe has remained relatively stable. Recyclers are assessing whether higher feedstock costs can be passed on to end users.
