Two of The Coca-Cola Company’s biggest brands in North America are taking major steps to support a circular economy for plastic packaging. DASANI is rolling out bottles made from 100 percent recycled PET plastic (excluding caps and labels), and Sprite is transitioning from green to clear plastic to increase the material’s likelihood of being remade into new beverage bottles. A majority of DASANI bottles in the United States—from 20-oz. and 1.5-liter singles to 10-oz. and 12-oz. … [Read more...] about DASANI and Sprite Boost Sustainability Packaging in North America
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Position indicator AP05 IO-Link – the most compact solution for process-reliable size changeover
As a pioneer for bus-compatible position indicators for monitored size changeover, SIKO is presenting the AP05 as the most compact version in this segment, now with an integrated IO-Link interface. As the core element of monitored size changeover, networked position indicators have become an indispensable part of mechanical engineering. Their ability to display the setpoint and actual value on the adjusting spindle to the machine operator greatly increases comfort for the setter. This greatly … [Read more...] about Position indicator AP05 IO-Link – the most compact solution for process-reliable size changeover
New Sidel packaging system that ‘looks after you’ will be unveiled at drinktec
Sidel is pushing the boundaries again in the aseptic packaging market by introducing the Aseptic Predis X4. The new system combines the highest food safety standards, unprecedented ease of use, maximum flexibility, and best-in-class environmental footprint. The Aseptic Predis X4 is an integrated blow-fill-cap solution that incorporates consolidated Predis™ dry preform sterilisation, making it ideal for the growing market of sensitive beverages in PET bottles. It builds on Sidel’s proven … [Read more...] about New Sidel packaging system that ‘looks after you’ will be unveiled at drinktec
