ALPLA Group, a global leader in packaging and recycling, has acquired all shares of its joint venture with Taba, fully integrating the facility in 10th of Ramadan City, Egypt, into its operations. The site produces plastic bottles, preforms, and closures for markets across North Africa and the Middle East. Since 2024, it has also …
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B!POD, a business unit of SAES Getters, has partnered with chemicals giant SABIC to launch a line of food vacuum system containers made from ocean-bound plastic (OBP). The containers utilize SABIC’s circular polypropylene (PP), sourced from its TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio, and are designed to meet stringent food safety standards while addressing the global issue of …
ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH has unveiled the duo 5500 combi M, the world’s largest technical center injection molding machine, at its expanded technical center in St. Valentin, Austria. This machine, part of ENGEL’s standard portfolio, boasts a clamping force of 55,000 kN, measuring 32 meters long, 13 meters wide, 6.8 meters high, and weighing 545 …
Arabian Plastic Industrial Company Limited (APICO), a prominent player in the plastic products industry, recently inaugurated its new factory in Al Kharj City, Saudi Arabia. The event, attended by senior officials from the company and the Balubaid Group, along with business leaders and industry pioneers, marks a significant step in APICO’s strategic expansion and …
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At NPE2024 in Orlando, Florida, ENGEL is showcasing its sustainable approach to plastics processing, focusing on solutions that reduce environmental impact and improve economic outcomes for their customers. Plastics as Part of the Solution ENGEL acknowledges the criticism faced by the plastics industry regarding environmental pollution but believes that plastic itself is not the …
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Aptar Beauty and Pinard Beauty Pack have announced the launch of their latest innovation, Future Airless PET®. This groundbreaking product represents a significant step forward in the world of packaging, offering a fully recyclable, omnichannel, and high-capacity airless packaging solution. The driving force behind this development is the combination of Aptar’s Future PE pump …
Origin Materials, Inc. a leading carbon-negative materials company, and Husky Technologies, a technology provider, have announced a significant step in the commercialization of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) incorporating the sustainable chemical FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid) for advanced packaging and other applications. Origin successfully integrated FDCA, a bio-based sustainable chemical, into PET, creating a …
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Husky TechnologiesTM, a global technology provider, has successfully installed its first integrated injection molding system for blood collection tube (BCT) production in India. The system is now operational at the facilities of CML Biotech Limited, one of the country’s largest BCT manufacturers. In response to manufacturing challenges faced by CML Biotech, Husky …
TotalEnergies, a leading energy company, has unveiled a groundbreaking development in the field of packaging materials. On June 13, 2023, in Brussels, the company announced the commercial launch of a new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) resin specifically designed for tethered cap applications. This innovative resin promises to reduce material usage, enhance recovery processes, and improve …
Application of Loctite TLB 9300 APSi between battery cells and the cooling system Henkel, a global leader in automotive adhesives and thermal materials, has introduced Loctite TLB 9300 APSi, the world’s first injectable thermally conductive adhesive for electric vehicle (EV) battery systems. This groundbreaking adhesive offers structural bonding and efficient heat management capabilities …
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