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Filling and packaging technology: KHS Group supports Georgian mineral water brand IDS Borjomi Georgia   KHS supplied and installed three #filling and #packaging lines, helped to dimension the water treatment area, managed the supply to the lines with media such as steam, air, CO2 and cooling and planned the supply networks and CIP concepts. KHS is also involved in the design of the production shop.   Gia Shatirishvili, industrial development director for IDS Borjomi Georgia: “We have complete trust in KHS’ technological expertise when it comes to the filling of mineral water and carbonated soft drinks. Together we’ve drawn up a conceptual master plan that consists of the technical preparation, calculation of production and supply capacities and the perspective layout of the new factory.”   #fillingtechnology #packagingtechnology   Read more at https://lnkd.in/dVw47tk2   Photo: Frank Reinhold

Stadler installs light packaging sorting plant for public enterprise VAERSA in Spain Noelia Almiñana Lledó, Head of Vaersa's Waste Department: “The Alzira Packaging Sorting Plant was the oldest of the VAERSA Plants and therefore the least automated. Our foremost and greatest challenge was to implement an automated processing line that would double the existing plant’s capacity in the same space. STADLER designed a compact process line that fits the available space, incorporating the most modern sorting technology without compromising its operation, performance and efficiency.” Ismael Avilés Ortega, Operations Manager Spain at STADLER: “One of the main challenges was that we were replacing an existing plant. This required a meticulously studied design to fit within the existing building, making the preparatory work of our engineers crucial.” #packaging #sorting #plasticsrecycling Read more at https://lnkd.in/dfii46cm Photo: STADLER

Denua™️ technology - PET Recycling without compromise  Ioniqa Technologies Article, published in #connectingcomPETence, issue TWO:24, July 2024 #Denua™️ technology was developed by Ioniqa Technologies in partnership with Koch Technology Solutions to enable recycling of most post-consumer PET waste, especially the feedstock that mechanical recycling processes cannot treat such as sorter rejects, fines, and mixed coloured flakes. The heart of the technology is a #glycolysis process, in which PET is depolymerised to bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate (BHET) with the help of a magnetic catalyst, which is, due to its properties, easily recoverable after the reaction. After the glycolysis reaction has been completed, BHET is further purified to remove other reaction byproducts as well as contaminants which might be present in the waste plastic feedstock. BHET is a monomer known in the PET industry, as it is an intermediate in today’s PET polymerisation processes. Denua™️ technology can be therefore easily integrated into an existing PET facility to take advantage of the infrastructure including utilities, logistics, and fundamental maintenance and operations capabilities. Read more at https://lnkd.in/dQWszt76 Authors: Katarina Babic, Joost Wolters #PETrecycling #connectingcomPETence Photo: Ioniqa Technologies

rPET cup: Symington's Limited first in UK to choose recyclable K3® r100 from Greiner Packaging   Symington’s has been using Greiner Packaging’s K3® cardboard-plastic packaging solution for its Naked brand instant noodles since 2021 and is now the first UK food producer to move its Oatburst instant porridge brand to Greiner’s award winning K3® r100 self-separating variant.   Rachel Sheldon, Greiner Packaging UK & Ireland Sustainability and Innovation Manager: “The K3® r100 product innovation has made the impossible possible,” “The cardboard wrap and plastic packaging separate from each other without human intervention during the waste disposal process.”   JULIAN WETTON, Symington’s Finance Director: “Oatburst is ideal for people on the go, so we are delighted that however consumers dispose of the empty container when they have finished enjoying their instant porridge snack, the two packaging materials will self-separate to enable recycling during the waste disposal process.”   #rPET #circulareconomy #sustainability   Read more at https://lnkd.in/dVGne2eG   Photo: Greiner Packaging

Krones Recycling is spun off as an independent subsidiary company   On 1 July 2024, Krones Recycling GmbH, under the management of Dr. Michael Gotsche, commenced business operations with headquarters in Flensburg. The newly founded company takes over all activities relating to plastics recycling, but continues to utilise Krones' global production, sales and service network. The spin-off emphasises the growing significance of the recycling sector and the important role that Krones Recycling plays in achieving Krones' sustainability goals.   Christoph Klenk, Krones CEO, explains: "The spin-off will enable Krones Recycling to develop faster and in line with market requirements. Because in line with our claim Solutions beyond tomorrow, this division makes a decisive contribution to protecting the environment by returning plastic waste to the value-added cycle."   Michael Gotsche, Managing Director of Krones Recycling GmbH: "The newly founded company offers us the necessary flexibility and scope for action to be able to implement decisions in a customer-oriented, fast and optimised manner."   Read more at https://lnkd.in/gmiFpDVC   #PET #PETrecycling # #plasticsrecycling   Photo: Krones

CARBIOS and Zhink Group enter official discussions for long-term partnership to build #PET biorecycling industrial capacities in China in view of first licensing agreement for 50k tons per year   Emmanuel LADENT 🌏 CEO CARBIOS: “There is great momentum in China to accelerate the circular economy and meet its target of carbon neutrality by 2060. The technology developed by CARBIOS makes perfect sense in this context: capable of recycling all types of PET waste, it promotes a circular economy with high-quality products and significantly reduces the carbon footprint of industries. As a leader in PET production, Zhink is considered as a key partner for introducing our technology into China and will stimulate our international deployment.”   #PETrecycling #biorecycling #circulareconomy   Read more at https://lnkd.in/d-VhGapP   Photo: CARBIOS

Dow acquires flexible plastics recycler Circulus Holdings, PBLLC   The acquisition of Circulus will add capacity of 50,000 metric tons of recycled materials annually to advance progress towards Dow's 2030 Transform the Waste goal. Dow's expertise in materials science and high-performance resins combined with Circulus' mechanical film recycling capability will allow Dow to enhance its offerings in applications, such as collation shrink packaging, stretch film, liners and select food packaging, to a wider range of applications in the industrial, consumer, and transportation markets.   Karen S. Carter, President, Packaging & Specialty Plastics: "This acquisition will allow Dow to combine our Company's industry leading materials science technology with Circulus' film recycling expertise to accelerate progress towards our 2030 Transform the Waste goal.”   Mike Dulin, CEO, Circulus: "The Circulus team is excited to move forward with Dow in advancing a circular economy."   Read more at https://lnkd.in/dbnRQE45   Photo: Dow   #recycling #filmrecycling #circulareconomy

BERICAP: geographical expansion with new production facilities in Africa, South America and South East Asia.   BERICAP opened new plants in Nairobi (Kenya) and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and acquired production facilities in Lima (Peru) and Durban (South Africa). The company now operates 30 production sites in 25 countries. Read more at https://lnkd.in/d5U_kZzX   Photo: BERICAP in Peru, Photo BERICAP #caps #closures #growthstrategy

PET bottle-to-bottle recycling: Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim deliver recycling plant to Indian preform and plastic packaging manufacturer MAGPET POLYMERS PRIVATE LIMITED   In addition to mechanical processing of used PET bottles, the recycling system encompasses all process steps leading up to extrusion with a #ZSK twin screw extruder, including #pelletizing and an #SSP-reactor.   Devendra Surana, Managing Director of Magpet, a part of Magnum Group: “Magpet has always pursued the goal to be a first mover when it comes to embracing new technology, This PET recycling unit is a big step in that direction.”   Jochen Schofer, Head of Sales Recycling at Coperion: “In the bottle-to-bottle recycling plant for Magpet, we have united the advantages of Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim technologies. All process steps, from mechanical pretreatment to producing finished recyclate, are optimally coordinated to produce PET of high-quality – and with maximum energy efficiency.”   Mehmet Kaya, Sales Team Leader Asia for Herbold Meckesheim: “With this bottle-to-bottle recycling system Magpet takes the next step in their journey. We wish Magpet every success and look forward to continuing to work together.” #bottletobottle #PETrecycling Read more at https://lnkd.in/dBixhCxY

#rPET for music: The Ocean Cleanup teams up with Coldplay for new rPET LP   Read how The Ocean Cleanup describes the truly fascinating story of this extensive collaboration and ·      How the collection of the appropriate PCR PET material was realized by #Interceptor006 in Guatemala ·      Why only river plastic can be used ·      How Biosfera GT set up a separate sorting process to segregate the best quality PET ·      How Morssinkhof Plastics Zeewolde further processed the material into granules - the key ingredient for an LP ·      How Sonopress GmbH put the pieces together and make the record   The Ocean Cleanup claims that each limited-edition LP will contain 70% PET river plastic. A great success story - from our point of view.   Read more at https://lnkd.in/dngHw6nf   Photo: The Ocean Cleanup Boyan Slat, founder and CEO of The Ocean Cleanup https://lnkd.in/dngHw6nf