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Starlinger: New PET bottle-to-bottle recycling line reduces production costs

Presented for the first time at K 2022, the new machine concept of Starlinger’s recoSTAR PET art saves about 21 % production costs.

2022-10-28 recycling

Erema enters a new dimension in recycling with innovative EcoGentle plasticising technology

The new models of Vacurema Basic technology are unique in their scale and production capacity. With a throughput of up to six tonnes per hour, they also consume ten percent less energy than comparable systems without the new EcoGentle plasticising technology, which Erema presenting for the first time at K 2022.

2022-10-22 extrusion

Greater stability with less material: KHS develops PET bottle with glued-in handle

Container for home care and food products fully circular. Up to 30% less material used. Bottle body and handle made entirely of rPET

2022-10-20 packagings

New recycling systems, new services, new applications

The EREMA Group showcases mechanical plastics recycling at K 2022

2022-10-20 recycling

Innovative all-in-one recycling solutions for more throughput, efficiency and superior recyclate quality

Recycling specialist Lindner shows all-in-one solutions for efficient plastics recycling at K 2022 in Dusseldorf in Hall 9, booths B17/B19 and in the outside area CE02 as part of the VDMA Circular Economy Forum.

2022-10-20 regranulation

Smart process control system for the stretch blow molder

Contiloop AI detects even the slightest variations in material distribution in the production of PET containers and automatically adjusts key stretch-blow-molding parameters in real time.

2022-10-13 blowing machines

AKXY2 - New concept car at K 2022

The Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei will present its newest concept car AKXY2 for the first time in Europe at the K 2022, from 19-26 October in Düsseldorf, Germany.

2022-10-11 recycling

NGR celebrates its 25th anniversary

Together with customers, business partners, employees and companions from all over the world, Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen GmbH celebrated its 25th anniversary at the newly built plant in Feldkirchen/Donau on September 16.

2022-10-03 technologies

Pellenc ST & Ampacet join forces to recycle black PET

Pellenc ST and Ampacet, respectively global leaders in sensor-based sorting solutions and masterbatch solutions, collaborated on sorting studies to optimize the recyclability of dark PET packaging on existing recycling lines.

2022-09-23 additives

How material-smart are you?

Being material-smart means to consciously choosing optimal packaging materials while taking into account current demands concerning sustainability, climate footprint, function and cost.

2022-09-23 polymer industry

arburgGREENworld: Arburg presents sustainable plastic parts production

With its communications drive "There is only a Plan A", Arburg is dedicating itself strategically and operationally to the important global issues surrounding sustainability, the circular economy and CO2 reduction at K 2022.

2022-09-20 injection moulding

Black plastics recycling: towards a circular economy

Black plastics have been notoriously difficult to detect, but recent technological developments have made it possible to sort them not only by color but also by polymer, unlocking economic value for recycling companies.

2022-09-19 regranulation