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Amcor gains UN certification for containers with 50% PCR

Amcor gains UN certification for containers with 50% PCR

Amcor has received UN certification for 5.5 l and 5.8 l industrial containers with 50% post-consumer recycled plastic, manufactured at its Pamplona plant. The solution supports safe packaging of hazardous substances and compliance with EU regulatory requirements.

Kistler invests in Asia and plans a smart factory in Winterthur

Kistler invests in Asia and plans a smart factory in Winterthur

The Kistler Group maintained a stable sales level of CHF 424 million in 2025 despite unfavorable exchange rates and an automotive slowdown, while preparing the construction of an automated sensor plant in Winterthur and strengthening its presence in Asia.

New ISBM technology for lightweight HDPE bottles

New ISBM technology for lightweight HDPE bottles

Polyplastics, Colgate-Palmolive and PTI have developed a new ISBM technology for manufacturing HDPE bottles, enabling significant weight reduction and shorter production cycles while maintaining hot-fill capability.

EuPF: partial exemption of stretch film from reuse targets

EuPF: partial exemption of stretch film from reuse targets

The European Commission has adopted a delegated act exempting pallet wrapping films and straps from the 100% reuse obligation in certain domestic and intra-group applications. However, EuPF notes that the lack of an exemption for cross-border transport leaves a key reuse target unresolved.

A new approach to sustainable caps and PET bottles

A new approach to sustainable caps and PET bottles

Husky's HyCAP SecuRE+ technology enables the use of PET caps for PET bottles, simplifying the material composition of beverage packaging and improving its recyclability, without the need to modify bottle design.

Arburg continues DTM sponsorship until 2026

Arburg continues DTM sponsorship until 2026

Arburg is extending its sponsorship cooperation with the ABT Sportsline team in the DTM series for the 2026 season. The plastics processing machinery manufacturer sees this project as an important image and business platform.