Let go at the right moment: Henkel's new hot melt adhesive for PET bottle labeling Düsseldorf – Lightweight, robust, and crystal-clear: PET bottles are an indispensable part of the beverage industry. Used millions of times, they keep carbonated beverages sparkling, water fresh, and juices aromatic. A key component of their recipe for success: PET is one of the few plastics that can be recycled almost infinitely — if all components cooperate. The adhesive that holds the label to the bottle is … [Read more...] about Technomelt EM 335 RE enables more efficient PET recycling and cleaner flakes
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Indorama Ventures champions industry transformation and circular innovation at APIC 2025
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemical producer, reinforced its leadership in shaping the future of the petrochemical industry at the Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference (APIC) 2025, held this year in Bangkok. Under the theme “Ensuring a Transformed World Prosperity – Action for Planet with Innovation and Collaboration,” APIC 2025 promoted the petrochemical industry’s role in driving growth and building a sustainable future amid fundamental structural … [Read more...] about Indorama Ventures champions industry transformation and circular innovation at APIC 2025
Lightweighting: Less is more
KHS has set an impressive new benchmark by engineering one of the world’s lightest PET bottles for still beverages to date. Under the working title of Factor 101, in close cooperation with Canadian-based injection molding technology equipment and services provider Husky Technologies, a container has been produced that uses just 5.89 grams of material to hold 591 milliliters of product. This is equivalent to the 20-ounce size common in the United States. At Drinktec 2017, KHS presented … [Read more...] about Lightweighting: Less is more
