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PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
56 companies responsible for half of branded plastics pollution – survey / Researchers call for reduced plastics production in FMCG
08.05.2024
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING
Prices higher in Q1 on supply chain disruptions / Demand remains flat / Modest growth possible, says European industry association
07.05.2024
PLASTCHIM-T
Bulgarian film producer acquires competitor Manucor
07.05.2024
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING
German industry sees noticeable decline in sales, but higher yield / Dim expectations for current year
02.05.2024
COVERIS
Packaging specialist opens vacuum skin packaging line / Fourth acquisition in Central and Eastern Europe
30.04.2024
EU PACKAGING
Parliament adopts updated PPWR / Rules “require practical implementation” – Plastics Europe MD
26.04.2024
FAERCH
Danish recycler opens PET recycling plant / Input capacity of 60,000 t/y
25.04.2024
BERICAP
Plans to build new plant in China, expanding capacity by half / Production to start in 2027
24.04.2024
JINDAL POLY FILMS
Film manufacturer closes plants in the Netherlands and US / Business figures do not meet expectations
23.04.2024
INDORAMA
PET/PTA production in Rotterdam under scrutiny / Thai group reorganises activities
17.04.2024
BEVERAGE CARTON RECYCLING
Palurec plant for recycling plastic-aluminium components increases output
16.04.2024
ELOPAK
First US cardboard composite plant in Arkansas / Investment of EUR 65 mn
12.04.2024
DOW / P&G
Joint development of technology to convert hard-to-recycle packaging / Focus on rPE
10.04.2024
UK
Veolia calls for plastic packaging tax to be doubled by 2030 / “Current level of tariff is not working”
08.04.2024
HIRSCH SERVO
Acquisition of Polish EPS insulation manufacturer Tyron
05.04.2024
PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY
Recycling rates increase moderately, consumption declines – GVM
02.04.2024
PLASTIC PACKAGING
Aldi Ireland, Cadbury Australia replace plastic packaging on Easter egg chocolates / UK, Australia see sweet treats as “over packaged”
28.03.2024
UK
BPF manifesto spells out federation's ‘shopping list' for whichever party wins next general election / Document calls for range of support initiatives
22.03.2024
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING
Companies combine to supply packaging film containing 50% recycled material / New product meets strict EU food-grade requirements
21.03.2024
EGYPT
International partnership uses blockchain platform to boost plastics recycling
21.03.2024
TUBES MARKET
Deliveries of European tube makers in 2023 flat at previous year's level / Cautious optimism for H1
20.03.2024
LABELS MARKET
Demand for self-adhesive labels collapses
19.03.2024
LANDBELL
Cooperation with chemical recycler Carbios / Delivery of 15,000 t/y of PET granulate made from food trays
15.03.2024
REPSOL
Lubricant containers with 60% Reciclex sustainable polyolefins
15.03.2024
ADAPA
Drop in sales for Austrian film manufacturer / Consolidation and investment programme
14.03.2024
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