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Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
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New PET recycling plant in France

APPE has invested €10m in increasing capacity at its PET recycling plant in Beaune, France, by 40%.

2011-04-04 investments

Increasing prices on the PET market

PET prices in Europe accelerated upwards in February putting further pressure on the already squeezed margins of food and drink manufacturers.

2011-03-11 pure terephthalic acid (PTA)

Petainer launches innovative new keg

Specialist plastics packaging technology business Petainer has launched an environmentally-friendly, economical, alternative to metal kegs for draught beverages.

2011-03-08 packagings

India's potential PET market prompts Nissei to expand plant

Hoping to capture more of the growing Indian market and tap into lower-cost research and development, Japanese blow molding equipment maker Nissei ASB Machine Co. Ltd. is investing more than $22 million to double the size of its factory near Mumbai in Maharashtra.

2011-02-24 polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

Fashion from recycled plastic

The unparalleled consumer trend for mineral water, dairy-based beverages, energy and probiotic drinks, together with the emergence of a so-called single-serve society, are two factors that are continuing to stimulate further PET-packaging demand.

2011-02-24 recycling

OCTAL secures US$296 million for next phase of expansion

Global PET packaging leader OCTAL is on track to complete the second phase of its operational expansion this year following a new round of funding from six Middle Eastern banks.

2011-01-18 market

Vaassen Flexible Packaging launches new single layer heat-sealed plastic film

Sauce and condiment producers are benefitting from a new concept in induction seal liners by that increases efficiency and speeds up the product to market process thanks to innovation by Vaassen Flexible Packaging (VFP).

2010-12-07 polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

Noble PCTG-Packaging for Armani’s cream pot Crema Nera

The French specialist in high quality injection MGS, Izernore / France, has developed a very noble packaging for Armani’s cream pot Crema Nera.

2010-12-01 polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

ColorMatrix Introduces cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation

ColorMatrix, the leading global innovator in liquid colorants and additives for thermoplastic applications, has further expanded its portfolio of breakthrough additive technologies.

2010-11-25 polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

Efficiency and performance constancy with the new FLOWMAX Drying System

Fast investment returns with PET drying systems through low energy costs brings competitive advantage

2010-05-06 plastics

Cooking allowed…at over 120°C (250°F)

From now on food and ready-prepared meal packaging and containers can be made of up to 100% recycled PET (rPET) produced on VACUREMA recycling systems, even if temperatures rise above 120°C (250°F) during the heating process. It does not matter if the items are heated in a microwave or conventional oven.

2010-04-27 polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

La Seda is developing the first recyclable PET for the automotive sector

In a clear commitment to introducing new value-added products into the market, La Seda de Barcelona has developed PETAUTO, a project oriented towards improving recycling and sustainability in the automotive industry.

2010-03-29 polyethylene terephthalate (PET)