New Innovation Summit at Petcore 2024 Annual Conference
New Innovation Summit at Petcore 2024 Annual Conference to showcase cutting edge initiatives across the PET value chain. Call for submissions now open
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
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PE, PP prices go up, PVC ones stay unchanged in Europe
According to Chem-Courier’s data, PE prices gained €30 - 60/t week on week depending on the grade, or €70 - 125/t month on month, in Europe last week. However, this had no effect on demand.
Growing markets, higher throughputs
The alliance with Coperion gives Herbold Meckesheim's growth more impetus and a stronger basis
Pinta brewery happy to be the official reseller for KeyKeg and UniKeg in Poland
Jakub Głuch, the Deputy Managing Director and R&D Manager for Pinta brewery in Wieprz, Poland, shares his happiness on becoming an official reseller for KeyKeg and UniKeg in Poland.
Italian PET recycler launches new food-grade rPET brand REPETER
With two Starlinger recoSTAR PET bottle-to-bottle recycling lines, Piedmont-based Dentis Recycling Italy S.r.l. expanded its product portfolio and now offers food-grade rPET pellets in addition to hot-washed PET bottle flakes.
Neste to enable PET bottles produced with bio-based materials
Neste, Suntory, Eneos and Mitsubishi Corporation - cooperation marks the first time renewable Neste RE is used for production of PET, one of the most commonly used polymers for drinking bottles.
The tyranny of the MFR
The plastics industry faces significant challenges in the coming years between 2025-2030. According to the commitments of the European Plastics Pactan average of 25-30% recycled plastic must be used in plastic finished products and packaging materials.
Lightweight but with a substantial effect
Krones wins German Packaging Prize in the “Sustainability” category
High-tech recycled fiber from plastic waste
Lindner Micromats helps Unifi, Inc. transform plastic waste into high-tech recycled fiber
Origin Materials and Husky achieve commercialization milestone for advanced packaging
Recyclable PET polymer incorporating FDCA successfully processed into preforms using Husky’s commercial-scale injection molding equipment and subsequently bottles
54,000 tonnes of rPET per year: Alpla expands recycling plant in Poland
Alpla is continuing the global expansion of its circular economy with the expansion of its recycling plant in Radomsko (Poland). The internationally active packaging and recycling specialist is investing around eight million euros in the third extrusion line at the site.
After the Storm collection from Ampacet captures the vibrant shades of resilience
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, introduces After the Storm, a collection of vibrant hues reminiscent of the fleeting moments between a storm and rebuilding.
