Krones Recycling GmbH, under the management of Dr. Michael Gotsche, began operations on 1 July 2024 with headquarters in Flensburg. The new company assumes all activities related to plastics recycling while continuing to leverage Krones’ global production, sales, and service network. This spin-off underscores the growing importance of the recycling sector and Krones …
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Sidel has introduced the StarLITE®-R Nitro, a new bottle base designed for nitrogen-dosed still beverages and edible oils, made entirely from recycled PET (rPET). The StarLITE®-R Nitro features a distinctive ‘wave’ design, differing from traditional petaloid shapes, and has been tested under industrial conditions to ensure high bottle resilience and quality. Laurent Naveau, …
Constantia Drukpol, a Polish plant of leading flexible packaging converter Constantia Flexibles, has collaborated with ExxonMobil, a prominent supplier of polyethylene resins, to develop an innovative freezer film for the plant-based food brand Bonduelle. The new mono-material polyethylene (PE) solution aims to replace traditional multi-material metalized films, making the packaging easier to recycle and …
KHS, a pioneer in coating technology, has launched a new generation of the InnoPET Plasmax machine, offering increased output, improved quality, flexibility, and efficiency. The InnoPET Plasmax technology, introduced around 20 years ago, applies a thin layer of chemically pure glass to the inside of PET bottles, providing effective product protection while maintaining 100% …
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Swiss technology giant Bühler, in collaboration with Canadian packaging equipment leader Premier Tech, has unveiled the CHRONOS OMP-2090 B, a fully automatic bagging station. Engineered to handle a diverse array of powdery and non-free-flowing products, this cutting-edge system promises enhanced productivity and safety features. “The performance and reliability of the fully automatic bagging …
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Valley Water, a company operating in the Wadi El Natrun area, has recently invested in a state-of-the-art PET bottling plant to enhance its production capacity for 0.6 L and 1.5 L PET bottles. Partnering with SMI, a leading provider of bottling and packaging solutions, Valley Water aims to meet the high demand for its …
NETSTAL Maschinen AG has been officially acquired by Krones AG, marking the completion of the sale process that began with the signing of the purchase agreement on February 6, 2024. As of March 28, 2024, NETSTAL, along with all its employees, sales, and service units, is now part of Krones AG. The acquisition …
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Jindal Films, a leading global manufacturer of specialty BOPP and BOPE films for flexible packaging and labeling, has announced the development of PP mono-material and PE mono-material solutions in response to the upcoming guidelines for mechanical recycling in Europe. During the CFIA tradeshow in Rennes (FR), Jindal Films is introducing BICOR™ 25 and …
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Siegwerk, a global provider of printing inks and coatings, has partnered with DG press, a specialist in manufacturing hybrid web offset sleeve machines, to produce functional mono-material packaging structures for food applications. The collaboration aims to showcase the efficient production of mono-material food packaging with an oxygen barrier. Siegwerk’s coating innovations, Cirkit® OxyBar …
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Mamuda Beverages, a multi-industry company in Nigeria, has successfully established a beverage production facility in Kano, located in the northern part of Nigeria. The company tackled the challenge posed by the absence of significant gas infrastructure in the North, a region where industrial enterprises are less concentrated due to limited access to major gas …
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