The Sabic Plastic Energy Advanced Recycling joint venture in Geleen, the Netherlands, has produced its first batch of pyrolysis oil from hard-to-recycle plastic waste, marking a step toward full commercial operations later this year.
Oerlikon, together with the Oerlikon Barmag, Oerlikon Neumag and Oerlikon Nonwoven brands, will present solutions for yarn and nonwovens production at ITMA ASIA + CITME in Singapore, 28–31 October, hall 4, booth C 204. The focus will be on productivity, digitalization and energy savings.
Südpack has grouped its PP and PE mono-material tubular pouch films from the Pure-Line into the CarbonLite product family. The films target flowpacks, doypacks and block-bottom pouches with verified recyclability, material savings and a smaller carbon footprint versus multi-material laminates and trays.
At K 2025, BASF will present the next phase of its Valeras additive portfolio, including a new Tinuvin Nor 112 grade for greenhouse films and a HALS solution in development. The company will also showcase partnerships that apply additives to circularity and durability use cases.
ABB will supply automation, electrification and digitalization for Citroniq’s planned 100 percent biogenic polypropylene facility in Nebraska, scheduled to start up in 2029. The partners aim to deliver the first full commercial-scale plant of its kind.
Emma Söderhjelm of K.D. Feddersen Plastics Machinery AB will start a PhD project on polyamide degradation and recyclability in collaboration with the Polymer Technology Institute. The work is funded by WISE through the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.
Envalior launches the Envalior CARES strategy, structuring goals across low carbon, sustainable resources and social responsibility. The company updates GHG targets, announces ISCC PLUS materials for K 2025, and introduces expanded reporting aligned with the CSRD.
The PPWR reshapes packaging requirements in the EU. Utz Group offers consulting that includes compliance analysis and optimization of packaging and transport processes.
Corey Reardon outlines how the label sector is advancing material innovation as sustainability and circularity criteria tighten and supply chains adapt. Labelexpo 2025 in Barcelona is expected to highlight eco‑focused substrates and smart, data‑enabled features.
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has introduced the phthalate-free Darex COV sealant range for metal pails and drums, replacing existing formulations to meet tightening regulations. The flagship Darex COV 73 enables lower curing temperatures and avoids CMR-classified ingredients.
Golden Compound has introduced certified pastel masterbatches for biodegradable injection moulding materials. Based on Bio-PBS, they are Ok compost home certified, food approved and dosed up to 2%. Combined with GC green 71 MI T30 they enable up to 30% shorter cycles than PP and dishwasher-safe parts.
Iraq’s packaging sector is adopting PET preforms as manufacturers seek lightweight, cost-efficient and recyclable containers. Growing local production, rising consumption and sustainability expectations are accelerating demand across beverages, food, pharmaceuticals and household products.
