Why defending circularity and competitiveness are mission critical for our sector
Interview with Antonello Ciotti, president of Petcore Europe, representing the PET value chain.
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KeyKeg Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation and Sustainability
KeyKeg has evolved from a cardboard-shelled keg to a patented double-PET-wall design, expanded production internationally and added new features including the KeyKeg A valve. The company, operating as OneCircle, links product development with customer support and circularity targets.
Ecomondo 2025: start-ups, circular innovation and awards
Ecomondo 2025, the 28th edition of Italian Exhibition Group’s event on the green, blue and circular economies, will run on 4–7 November in Rimini. The Innovation District will feature 40 start-ups and host technology awards, training activities and a dedicated Green Jobs & Skills area.
Ecomondo 2025 expands its international scope
The 28th Ecomondo will run from 4 to 7 November 2025 at the Rimini Expo Centre, with more than 200 conferences and workshops and over 800 experts. The program emphasizes circularity, digitalisation and financing for the green economy.
Hiroyuki uses Sikora's inspection and analysis system
Hiroyuki Industries in Malaysia uses Sikora's Purity Concept V optical system to inspect food-grade rPET pellets, replacing manual checks and enhancing consistency and traceability.
Advanced and chemical recycling in Europe: projects, capacities and status
Fraunhofer Umsicht has published an interactive map of chemical recycling in Europe, showing 2.8 Mt per year planned capacity versus 0.29 Mt per year in operation. Pyrolysis dominates the project pipeline, while no gasification plants are operational.
Henkel showcases recycling-ready packaging solutions at events
Henkel will present recycling-oriented adhesives, coatings and testing services aligned with EU PPWR at the Sustainability in Packaging conference in Barcelona and the Sustainable Packaging Summit in Utrecht.
Vecoplan adds self-learning vibration monitoring to VSC
Vecoplan has introduced the Vecoplan Intelligent Detect module, a self-learning vibration system integrated with the Vecoplan Smart Center. The company reports up to 60 percent lower damage risk and reduced delays in shredding operations.
KVZ Hintermayr boosts recycling with Vecoplan VIZ 1700
KVZ Hintermayr has installed a Vecoplan VIZ 1700 shredder to handle a diverse mix of plastics and align shredding capacity with a new extrusion line. The system targets high availability, low operating costs and energy savings, supported by the HiTorc drive and the VSC digitalisation suite.
Comments on K 2025
Industry associations and exhibitors reported strong international attendance, high-quality discussions and concrete project outcomes at K 2025, with circular economy, digitalization and energy efficiency among the dominant themes.
OQ's Ladayn program draws global investors, targets Europe
OQ's Ladayn program in Oman has signed 26 investment agreements exceeding USD 220 million in two years, with nine companies scheduled to start production in 2025. The integrated polymer-to-product ecosystem targets high-value applications relevant to European converters.
K 2025 closes with strong international turnout and deals
The eight-day K 2025 fair in Düsseldorf reported 3,275 exhibitors, more than 175,000 trade visitors from around 160 countries and a 67% share of decision-makers, underscoring its role as a global platform for plastics and rubber.
