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Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
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Sidel launches a returnable PET bottle for water

Sidel has launched the Returnable PET – Still Water bottle, designed specifically for the still water market. The solution is intended to enable lower packaging weight, repeated reuse and bottle-to-bottle recycling.

2026-04-16 packagings

Sidel to showcase packaging technologies at Djazagro

At Djazagro 2026 in Algiers, Sidel will present solutions for beverage producers in the Maghreb. The company will showcase PET blowing, aseptic filling, barrier coating and digital solutions.

2026-04-15 fairs

Erema to present plastics recycling at Chinaplas 2026

At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Erema will present recycling solutions for high-quality end applications. The company will focus, among other things, on PET recycling and the processing of post-consumer waste into regranulates for demanding applications.

2026-04-15 recycling

Malaysia expands its base for advanced manufacturing

Malaysia is strengthening its position as a regional manufacturing hub for the packaging, electronics, medical and automotive industries. Growth in the plastics market is supported by investments in rPET, processing technologies, and packaging and testing capacity.

2026-04-13 packaging industry

Petcore Europe invites innovation submissions

Petcore Europe has opened submissions for an innovation session during Thermoforms Conference 2026. The organisation is seeking projects that support the circularity of PET thermoforms, recycling and recyclability.

2026-04-13 fairs

Cost savings thanks to lighter PET packaging from Sidel

Sidel has launched an interactive tool for estimating cost savings and greenhouse gas emission reductions achieved through PET packaging optimisation. The application takes into account bottle design changes, labelling and the use of recycled PET, among other factors.

2026-04-09 packagings

Thermoforms Conference 2026 to focus on PET tray recycling

Petcore Europe has opened registration for Thermoforms Conference 2026, which will take place on 18 and 19 June in Valencia. The programme will focus on PPWR requirements and the practical aspects of collection, sorting and recycling of PET thermoformed packaging.

2026-04-08 conferences

Sidel to present lines and packaging machines at interpack 2026

At interpack 2026, Sidel will present complete production lines and solutions for the food, home care, personal care and beverage sectors. The showcase will focus on the Cermex RoboSELEX system, the RoboAccess_Pal S palletiser, as well as aseptic and PET blow moulding technologies.

2026-04-08 fairs

PET wine bottles: a lightweight alternative to glass

Growing demand for sustainable and lightweight packaging is supporting the spread of PET bottles in the wine segment. Examples from the Nordic countries and solutions from Anora and Alpla show how this format can open up new markets and target groups.

2026-04-02 packagings

Integrated Husky systems for sustainable PET preform production

Growing sustainability requirements are changing how PET preform production lines are designed. Husky's HyPET 6e platform integrates machine, mold and auxiliaries to enable high rPET content while maintaining efficiency and quality.

2026-03-31 packagings

Ampacet to Showcase Advanced Masterbatch Solutions for Circular Plastics at PRSE 2026

Ampacet, a global leader in masterbatch solutions, will present a comprehensive portfolio of innovative technologies designed to enhance the quality, performance and recyclability of plastics at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2026 in Amsterdam (Booth L70).

2026-03-30 masterbatches

KP and GranTerre received the Italian Best Packaging Award

Klöckner Pentaplast and GranTerre received the Italian Best Packaging Award for a jointly developed rigid mono-material PET packaging for sliced meats, combining high recycled content with full recyclability and performance comparable to multilayer barrier structures.

2026-03-27 packagings