1:38 min Sorting and collection
Launch

Ireland kicks off new deposit return scheme for drink container recycling on 1 February

Ireland will launch a new deposit return system (DRS) for drink container ...
0:49 min Hotrunner systems and controllers
New hot runner system

Mold-Masters® introduces new economical hot runner solution for commodity applications

Mold-Masters® is pleased to announce the availability of the new Mold-Masters ...
2:20 min Labels and sleeves
Label removal

Coca‑Cola strips labels from Sprite on-the-go bottles in Company’s first UK trial of “label-less” packaging

Labels will be removed from Sprite and Sprite Zero 500ml rPET bottles as part of a ...
2:20 min Quality control, service
Quality control

Sidel: New IntelliADJUST™ - the ultimate in-line PET bottle quality control with automatic adjustment

Sidel is launching its latest quality control technology for PET bottles. ...
2:22 min Preform moulds, Caps & Closures
Versatility

Sacmi: Mould making for customisable (and flexible) packaging

Versatility in packaging production is one of the key market requirements. SACMI ...
1:33 min Biobased Material
Manifesto

European Bioplastics calls for action to accelerate biopolymers industrial growth

European Bioplastics (EUBP) released its Policy Manifesto, calling on the European Union (EU) to develop a comprehensive Biopolymers Industrial Action Plan to accelerate the growth of the bioplastics industry.
0:40 min Management, Caps & Closures
Acquisition

Pelliconi & C. S.p.A. successfully concludes the acquisition of production assets from Novembal in North America

Pelliconi & C. S.p.A., a manufacturer of closures for food & beverage, is pleased to officially announce the acquisition of production assets from Novembal, a leading company specialized in the design and production of plastic caps.
1:50 min Management, PET injection moulding systems, Two step blow moulding systems, …
Acquisition

Krones intends to expand its portfolio into injection molding with the imminent acquisition of Netstal

Krones is close to sign an agreement regarding the acquisition of 100% of Netstal ...
2:26 min Bottle development and design
Launch

Oonly introduces Hungary's first reusable PET bottle in collaboration with Petainer

Reusable PET bottle experts Petainer and Hungarian mineral water brand Oonly have ...
0:41 min Caps & Closures
Expansion

Valgroup expands its operations in the caps market with the acquisition of Mirvi Brasil

Valgroup, a reference in the production, transformation and recycling of plastic, announces the acquisition of Mirvi Brasil, a company specialized in the design and manufacture of plastic caps, located in Cabreúva, São Paulo.