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Project Air Granted Environmental Permit

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Project Air Granted Environmental Permit

The Land and Environment Court at Vänersborg District Court in Vänersborg, Sweden, has granted a changed environmental permit for Perstorp´s chemical plant in Stenungsund to allow for the production of more sustainable methanol. Perstorp sought the changed permit to enable the implementation of its Project Air initiative, due to be commissioned at the end of 2026. The permit also includes construction and operation of an electrolysis plant for the production of hydrogen.

Specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp is constructing a new plant with CCU (Carbon Capture Utilization) at the plant in Stenungsund. Here, carbon dioxide emissions from the company’s own operations, together with other residual streams of biogas and renewable hydrogen, will be turned into sustainable methanol. The methanol will be used as a raw material for other chemicals and makes it possible for thousands of end products and value chains to become more sustainable. This is a major step for Perstorp as a global sustainability leader in the specialty chemicals market and toward ending its dependence on fossil feedstock.

“Methanol is an important raw material for Perstorp. Through Project Air, we will be able to replace all the fossil methanol that we currently use as a raw material in Europe and by doing this reduce 500 000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year. It is an important step for us to reach our climate targets and the fact that we now have our environmental permit in place means that we can continue with finalizing our plans,” says Håkan Kihlberg, Vice President Strategic Projects.

“Project Air will contribute to the transformation in a broader sense since our products produced from the Air methanol will be part of a vast range of value chains and end products. This project is followed with great interest by many, as it is scalable and replicable. This initiative will lead to a more sustainable chemical industry by breaking its fossil dependence and finding more circular ways of making its products,” adds Anna Berggren, Vice President Sustainability.

Learn more at www.perstorp.com

 

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TotalEnergies Unveils New HDPE Resin for Tethered Caps to Reduce Material Usage

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TotalEnergies Unveils New HDPE Resin for Tethered Caps to Reduce Material Usage

TotalEnergies announces the commercial launch of a new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) resin for tethered cap applications, allowing to reduce material usage, enhance recovery and improve recycling.

The new HDPE 20HD07 resin has enhanced mechanical and organoleptic properties, enabling identical technical cap performances with less material than market reference, thus reducing the carbon footprint of end applications, such as beverage or cosmetic bottles. Furthermore, it has been designed for monomaterial PE packaging solutions to facilitate sorting and recycling, and hence contributes to the circular economy.

Suitable for food-contact applications, this new product complies with all the caps and closures market requirements. It is fully in line with the European Directive (EU) 2019/904 on the reduction of the impact of plastic products on the environment.

TotalEnergies will attend the AMI Plastic Closure Innovations conference in Barcelona, Spain, on June 14-15, 2023, and its experts will be available to answer questions regarding this development.

www.totalenergies.com

 

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Beyond Connectivity: Belden’s Growing Relationships

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Beyond Connectivity: Belden’s Growing Relationships

Belden strategic relationships make scalable digital transformation easier & faster

Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global supplier of network infrastructure and digitization solutions, is showcasing its growing number of new strategic relationships and its Partner Alliance Ecosystem, designed to bring together industry leaders with complimentary technologies for enhanced solutions.

At this year’s Hannover Trade Fair in Germany, the company outlined a series of industry relationships:

  • HARTING: In a live demo Belden and HARTING revealed to visitors how far SPE can go today. The demo, a live video transmission via 1Gbit/s SPE over 90 metres, showed that the technical potential of SPE is far higher than currently specified in the standard. The partnership aims to continue to develop the technology for 1 Gbit/s SPE for a distance of 100 meters.
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS): At the AWS booth, Belden’s Vice President of Global Products and Solutions, Vinod Rana, shared how the work with AWS unlocked predictive insights and digital twin possibilities to revitalize a 95-year-old plant.
  • TensorIoT: Both partners presented their project to modernize global manufacturing operations by retrofitting a 100-year-old plant through IoT and AI solutions to maximize efficiency. The joint expertise of both companies allowed for an integrated and scalable solution for which the deployment journey started with liberating existing data, before improving operations with advanced analysis.
  • Digital Twin Consortium: Being a member of the Digital Twin Consortium, Belden’s Global footprint of Customer Innovation Centers aligns perfectly with the Digital Twin Consortium regional branch organization, bringing together case studies and use cases that add to the collective intelligence of the overall DTC.
  • Matterport: With Belden being at the front end of the customer’s Digital Twin journey, the partnership between Matterport, a 3D spatial data company, and Belden, provides industrial companies with the ability to implement visual immersive replicas of their physical spaces, allowing for remote operations, service and facility management and training.

Challenges that factories and plants face are becoming more complex and challenging, and as IT and OT experts, Belden is collaborating with other industrial automation leaders around the world to deliver integrated, next-gen solutions.

These collaborations and the Partner Alliance Ecosystem are designed to bring together complimentary technologies to provide Enhanced Solutions Delivery for complex customer challenges with advanced, integrated solutions.

“We’re ensuring that our customers get access to the level of experience they are looking for from their tier one suppliers for solutions that will deliver breakthrough and tangible results,” said Vinod Rana, Belden’s Vice President Global Technical Solutions and Customer Innovation Centers. “This is taking industrial automation to new levels for maximum business value, underpinning the rapid shift in Industry 4.0.”

The Belden Ecosystem Partner Program helps create a critical path for information exchange to enhance all aspects of the customer journey to deliver a best-in-class experience. It is part of ensuring the global digital journey is simpler, smarter and more secure and moves Belden beyond connectivity to a performance-driven portfolio, forward-thinking expertise and purpose-built solutions.

www.belden.com

 

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Airnov to Showcase HDPE Bottle Range at Upcoming CPHI China Event

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Airnov to Showcase HDPE Bottle Range at Upcoming CPHI China Event

  • Airnov’s HDPE bottles offer superior moisture protection performance versus standard versions of similar sized product.
  • The range is also compatible with Airnov’s new IDC (Integrated Desiccant Closure) technology, a design which saves manufacturers resources and time during production.
  • CPHI China (June 19-21) is the foremost pharma event in the region, where Airnov will be present with its full suite of products and team of experts.

Airnov Healthcare Packaging, a global leader in controlled atmosphere packaging, continues to serve the Chinese and global market with a comprehensive range of products, which now includes a new range of HDPE bottles.

From 19-21 June, Airnov will be exhibiting the HDPE portfolio at the highly anticipated CPHI China event in Shanghai. As Asia’s premier pharma event, the tradeshow brings together leading pharma experts from across the end-to-end pharma supply chain to exchange knowledge, build relationships and discuss the latest trends.

“China is an exceptionally important and exciting market for Airnov,” commented Xander Shao, Acting Head of Sales APAC at Airnov. “CPHI China will accelerate Airnov’s organic expansion and deepen our presence in the market. Cutting-edge products with our newest ideology will be presented to the industry along with our current portfolio.”

The new range of HDPE bottles is compliant with US FDA, EU regulations and Chinese DMF registration for use in dry pharmaceutical applications. An injection blow molded solution, these pharmaceutical containers offer higher barrier protection from moisture than standard polyethylene bottles of a comparable size.

They also come in a range of sizes and customizable options that start from sizes 30cc to 150cc designed in diameter 33mm and 38mm. Customers can choose to have a drop in desiccant solution with canister/packet or take advantage of the fact that these HDPE bottles are compatible with Airnov’s new IDC (Integrated Desiccant Closure) – this game-changing feature enables manufacturers to reduce the number of components that would typically form a complete desiccant system in a bottle by integrating the desiccant into the closure.

“Airnov’s high performance HDPE bottles have won its reputation, especially from the CROs and development teams of novel drugs while providing a high value packaging solution to the customer,” added Xander Shao.

“The fact that they can now be integrated with IDC is another major step forward. I’m looking forward to seeing how this unique design will become a disruptive product for the industry, and the upcoming CPHI event is the perfect place to showcase the solution to stakeholders in the Chinese market.”

www.airnov-healthcare.com

 

 

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SABIC Expands Chemically Resistant LNP CRX Copolymer Portfolio to Help Industrial and Mobility Customers Design for Durability

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SABIC Expands Chemically Resistant LNP CRX Copolymer Portfolio to Help Industrial and Mobility Customers Design for Durability

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, will feature new LNP CRX copolymer resins at The smarter E Europe 2023 show (Booth #B6.115), this week in Munich, Germany. These specialized resins give customers in the mobility and industrial sectors new material options that can resist both harsh chemicals and challenging environmental conditions. The new specialized polycarbonate (PC) copolymer-based LNP CRX products deliver the chemical resistance expected from this portfolio, in combination with exceptional weatherability (UL74C F1 rating, low-temperature ductility and ability to withstand high levels of heat and humidity). These properties may help enhance the durability of components such as charging sockets for electric vehicles (EV) and housings for outdoor battery storage equipment.

In turn, greater durability helps to extend the useful life of parts, thereby advancing sustainability goals through lower demand for raw materials, energy, water and other resources. It also helps customers protect their brand reputation and minimize costly recalls and warranty claims. Because of these durability and sustainability benefits, the new additions to the LNP CRX copolymer resin portfolio can be great options for applications across several market sectors, including healthcare and consumer electronics.

“One important aspect of sustainability is finding new ways to extend the service life of products,” said Joshua Chiaw, Director, Business Management, LNP & NORYL, Specialties, SABIC. “Although durability hasn’t received as much attention as recycling, for example, it could reduce environmental impact across the application lifecycle. SABIC’s sustainability strategy not only focuses on incorporating recycled, upcycled and renewable content in our thermoplastics, but also on the development of highly durable materials that help prevent premature disposal and waste. We continue to expand our LNP CRX family with new products and new target applications to help more customers design for durability.”

Growing Portfolio of Durable, Chemically Resistant PC Copolymers
The signature property of all LNP CRX copolymer resins is high resistance to aggressive chemicals. In fact, the first grades in the portfolio offered enhanced chemical resistance for medical devices exposed to repeated cleanings with aggressive disinfectants. However, this growing family of LNP CRX resins is also resistant to motor oil, gasoline, turpentine, caustic soda and brake fluid used in the mobility sector; industrial chemicals such as brake fluid and tar remover; and lotions, sunscreen, hand sanitizers and skin oils that affect consumer electronics devices. These amorphous copolymer resins often deliver chemical resistance comparable to that of crystalline materials, such as flame retardant (FR) polycarbonate/polybutylene terephthalate (PC/PBT) blends, and can surpass the performance of other amorphous resins such as FR PC and impact-modified FR polycarbonate/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (PC/AB) blends.

In addition, all LNP CRX grades provide non-brominated/non-chlorinated flame retardancy and good processability for both injection molding and extrusion. They meet both ultraviolet (UV) and water immersion requirements (F1 rating) for outdoor suitability under UL 746C.

At the show, SABIC will highlight three of its newest LNP ELCRES CRX grades, which all provide low-temperature ductility (down to -60°C) and an F1 rating:

LNP ELCRES CRX9416U copolymer resin. This upcoming product is planned for commercialization later in 2023. It is an injection molding grade offering UL94 V0 compliance at 1.5 mm, and heat resistance of 145°C, as measured by Vicat B/120 (ISO 306). It will be custom colorable with an all-color UL Solutions Yellow Card.

LNP ELCRES CRX9016E copolymer resin. This new grade, available in black color, is formulated for extrusion processing. It provides UL94 V0 compliance at 1.5 mm, low shrinkage, long-term ductility and heat resistance of 145°C, as measured by Vicat B/120 (ISO 306). It was commercialized in early 2023.

LNP ELCRES CRX7416U copolymer resin. Introduced in 2022, this custom-colorable, injection molding grade provides UL94 V0 compliance at 1.0 mm and very high flow properties (MVR of 13 g/10 min.), potentially enabling designs with thinner walls and complex geometries to reduce material usage. This product has a lower heat resistance than that of the other two grades (131°C, as measured by Vicat B/120 (ISO 306)).

Bio-based versions of these materials, supplied under the LNP ELCRIN CRX brand, provide equivalent performance to fossil-based grades. They use renewable feedstock derived from non-fossil waste materials that do not compete with the food chain and are certified under ISCC PLUS. These bio-based grades can reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by up to 38 percent compared to the fossil-based versions.

SABIC will display several example components made with these materials, including injection molded enclosures, housings and connectors, and extruded profiles and sheet products.

“Our LNP CRX copolymer resin family, which initially was positioned in medical devices requiring resistance to disinfectants, is steadily growing with new grades to serve demanding needs required in other markets,” said Luc Govaerts, Technology Director, Specialties, SABIC. “Our latest additions leverage our proprietary copolymer technology to provide excellent resistance to chemicals and extreme environmental exposures faced by high-performing durable applications such as electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and EV and e-bike batteries. These high-performing more-durable materials help extend service lifetimes for our customers.”

www.sabic.com

 

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Introducing The Battery MobileX: Alfen Unveils Next Generation Solution for Temporary Clean Power Supply at eeS Europe

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Introducing The Battery MobileX: Alfen Unveils Next Generation Solution for Temporary Clean Power Supply at eeS Europe

  • Alfen’s new 4th gen mobile battery energy storage solution offers increased capacity and improved safety features in a compact form to empower Europe’s energy transition to mitigate climate change
  • Game-changer in versatility and flexibility; compact, plug-and-play, high-capacity clean energy supply for off-grid sites or temporary grid connections
  • Experience the TheBattery MobileX first-hand: product launch at eeS Europe (part of The smarter E Europe 2023 exhibition)

Alfen, a specialist in innovative energy solutions across Europe, today launches its fourth-generation mobile battery energy storage system, TheBattery MobileX. It offers up to 70% more energy (up to 720 kWh) and improved safety features in the same 10 foot container to meet the increasing demand for temporary clean power supply.

An evolution of its compact 10ft mobile container unit, Alfen’s most advanced battery system to date delivers an emission-free, quiet and fast-deployment alternative to power a variety of applications from events, festivals and construction sites to maritime applications and EV charging hubs. A mobile plug-and-play system, it also supports small grid connections, enabling users to increase the capacity of their local connection or provide a solution for weak grid connections or grid balancing services.

Marco Roeleveld, CEO of Alfen, comments: “With increasing priorities to enable Europe’s energy transition and decarbonization, Alfen is excited to offer a more versatile fast-deployment mobile solution to help our customers to accelerate achieving these goals and shift to renewables, whether in the rental sector, as a fast-charging operator or for an industrial application. With its impressive capacity, ease of use, safety features, scalable applications, and sustainability benefits, TheBattery MobileX is a leap forward in mobile energy storage technology, and it highlights how we are targeting our research and development capabilities to evolve our products quickly as needs for agile sustainable energy supply rapidly progress.”

Mobile battery storage systems play an increasing role in the growing energy storage market in Europe, which is projected at 50%+ CAGR until 2027. In particular, these mobile systems provide an emission-free alternative or supplement to off-grid CO₂-emitting diesel gensets and help create a more sustainable supply/demand storage buffer to support sustainably generated power, with energy stored on site for when it is needed.

Drawing on Alfen’s five years of experience and product innovation in mobile battery storage, TheBattery MobileX is market-leading in supplying up to 720 kWh in energy capacity and stands out as a reliable and flexible solution to power projects in any location while reducing and/or eliminating CO₂ footprints. It offers a unique level of application versatility such as the option to operate at 50 or 60Hz, making it highly flexible for offshore and maritime sectors. It also ensures a stable grid connection for greater supply consistency. Its easy plug-and-play format enables a wide range of use cases. For example, units can be used standalone, as part of a local microgrid at a business location, grouped to increase power output or as additional power for peak loads (peakshaving).

In terms of safety, TheBattery MobileX uses LFP batteries, which offer better high-temperature resistance. Additionally, it comes with specific smart operating software to ensure operations within safe limits at all times. It is engineered for optimized user operations with the batteries stored in a designated, contained area for added safety. Alfen considered future recyclability within the unit’s design as LFP batteries support less complex recycling due to its material composition, and the containers are predominantly made from steel and copper which are recyclable.

Alfen Unveils Next Generation Solution for Temporary Clean Power Supply at eeS Europe

 

See the TheBattery Mobile X First Hand

Alfen will proudly showcase its new TheBattery MobileX at The smarter E exhibition in Munich from June 14-16. Visitors to eeS Europe can experience TheBattery MobileX’s impressive capabilities first hand and discover the future of clean power supply at booth 210 in Hall 2.

www.alfen.com

 

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SABIC Receives 2023 ACC Sustainable Leadership Award for Circularity Achievements With Ocean Bound Plastic Based Solutions

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SABIC Receives 2023 ACC Sustainable Leadership Award for Circularity Achievements With Ocean Bound Plastic Based Solutions

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has been awarded with a 2023 Sustainability Leadership Award for Exemplary Achievements in Circularity by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), recognizing the company’s pioneering collaborations to bring ocean bound plastic (OBP) back into a circular material.

Abdullah Al-Otaibi, General Manager, ETP & Market Solutions at SABIC, states: “We are very proud to receive this prestigious distinction. It acknowledges the importance of collaborative efforts to enable the recovery and reuse of ocean bound plastic as feedstock in the production of new polymer resins. By driving these successful collaboration projects with industry players, we can demonstrate that advanced recycling can be effective to convert ocean bound plastic that could potentially enter our waterways and oceans, into a valuable feedstock to produce high quality food contact packaging.”

Next to Product Safety, Innovation & Transparency, Environmental Protection and Social Responsibility & Community Engagement, Circularity is one of four priority areas of the ACC Sustainability Leadership Awards, which are granted to ACC member companies for innovative products, technologies and initiatives that help advance sustainability.

SABIC received the 2023 Circularity Award for its leadership in implementing effective solutions using recovered and recycled OBP, which also contribute to UN SDG #14 ‘Life Below Water’. The projects include:

Collaboration with HHI, a Malaysia based plastics recycling company, in demonstrating the art of the possible in the recovery and reuse of OBP through dedicated value chain collaboration.

Collaboration with Polivouga, a European manufacturer of flexible packaging film products, and Nueva Pescanova Group, a leading Spanish food brand, in developing the world’s first frozen food packaging using certified circular polyethylene resin from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE program with OBP based feedstock.

Collaboration with Scientex, a major Asian manufacturer of flexible packaging, in introducing the world’s first flexible premium brand noodle packs made from SABIC certified polypropylene resin based on OBP.

OBP is abandoned plastic waste found in areas up to 50 km inland from waterways and at risk of eventually being washed into the ocean by rainfall, rivers or tides. The OBP used in the above collaborations is recovered and then converted to pyrolysis oil in an advanced recycling process. SABIC uses this oil as an alternative feedstock to produce certified circular polymers for new high-quality applications.

The ocean bound plastic feedstock is certified under the Zero Plastic Oceans program and SABIC’S certified circular polyolefins are certified under the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS chain of custody that uses transparent mass balance accounting of the recycled content from polymer production to the final applications. SABIC’s OBP-based solutions form part of the company’s TRUCIRCLE portfolio and services which also comprise design for recyclability, mechanically recycled products, certified renewable polymers from bio-based feedstock and closed loop initiatives.

www.sabic.com

 

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Archroma and Swatchbook Team Up to Deliver Thousands of Digital Colors to Fashion Designers

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Archroma and Swatchbook Team Up to Deliver Thousands of Digital Colors to Fashion Designers

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is bringing the entire portfolio of 5,760 Archroma Color Atlas colors to swatchbook, the industry leading platform for material digitalization and sourcing.

The new partnership provides fashion, apparel and textile designers and manufacturers with an elevated standard for color accuracy that meets the needs of today’s increasingly technology-driven and integrated supply chain. This will help the textile and fashion community to improve sustainability, whilst lowering costs and shortening turnaround times.

“At Archroma, we are committed to developing sustainable color solutions for the fashion and textile industry. Enriching swatchbook’s industry-leading digital tools with Archroma’s innovative systems will give brands and their suppliers the extra edge they need to thrive with sustainability in a fast-paced digital world,” Chris Hipps, Head of Strategic Business Development, Archroma Color Management, said.

“We are pleased to partner with Archroma, a company whose values mirror our own commitment to empowering users with intuitive tools that are truly a joy to use,” Jason Eric Brown, Chief Business Development Officer of swatchbook, said. “This partnership will enable us to tap into Archroma’s expertise in color and chemistry so that we can help our customers develop more accurate and consistent digital material colorways.”

 

The Color Atlas by Archroma was launched in 2016 to provide fashion designers and stylists with off-the-shelf color inspiration that can be implemented in production with just a few clicks.

Designers will use the 5,760 Archroma Color Atlas colors on swatchbook to rapidly develop accurate digital colorways and visualize their final product. They can then share these digital swatches with their manufacturing partners, providing access to the swatchbook metadata, which can include information such as the materials’ composition, weight and color.

This will significantly streamline the overall design and production process for color-critical fashion and textile products, allowing for faster turnaround. Digital materials supported by trusted coloration technology also reduce the need for samples and eliminate physical swatchbooks, bringing environmental benefits and lower costs to brands and suppliers.

www.archroma.com

 

 

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Sidel Launches Its Own One-Stop Shop to Seamlessly Switch to Recycled PET

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Sidel Launches Its Own One-Stop Shop to Seamlessly Switch to Recycled PET

Sidel is demonstrating its expertise in recycled PET (rPET) by launching its ‘RePETableoffer.’ This unique portfolio of services is designed to help the packaging industry make an efficient transition to rPET bottle production while offering support to improve the circularity of primary packaging.

Sidel aims to facilitate a smooth and efficient market switch to recycled PET by establishing a ‘no fear’ one-stop shop for rPET- the RePETable offer. These service solutions will enable customers to adopt up to 100% rPET without impacting bottle production. Sidel can also offer support to the industry to develop innovative and more sustainable primary packaging materials that are designed for recycling.

The RePETable offer is a range of services dedicated to rPET, designed to extend virgin PET benefits to rPET and achieve consistent production performance and bottle quality. Sidel packaging innovation experts are continuing to develop advanced knowledge about recycled PET resin and solutions for efficient bottle production by leveraging its unique small-scale recycling pilot line in France.

The RePETable offer has been designed for customers to pick and choose services that best suit their specific needs. Sidel’s RePETable offer is additional to its packaging optimisation services for lighter bottle weight, helping customers make a cost-efficient transition to recycled PET.

Consistent production performance and bottle quality

With more than 40 years of blowing and PET packaging expertise, Sidel has developed a deep understanding of recycled PET resin characteristics, its variability and its impact on bottle production.

“To reach the same level of performance as virgin PET, rPET bottle production process needs to be adapted to suit the resin used,” says Jérôme Neveu, Packaging & Moulds Product Manager at Sidel. “Therefore, our RePETable offer is made of solutions to address the challenges associated with rPET bottle production securing bottle mechanical resistance with optimum material stretchability and bottle shaping.”

Sidel offers rPET-ready features with packaging services and mould solutions, equipment upgrades and process support which achieve consistent, high production performance and bottle quality, even with up to 100% rPET. The blowing process is optimised to manage challenges associated with rPET grades and out-of-spec rPET is identified and rejected before processing.

“We are continuing to innovate and find more breakthrough solutions for rPET bottle production,” continues Jérôme Neveu.

A holistic approach with primary packaging designed for recycling

Sidel’s invesent in its small-scale recycling pilot line is supporting primary packaging suppliers in innovating with new materials for closure, sleeve, glue, label, additives, colouring and any other primary packaging material.

The services delivered through this pilot line ensure primary packaging recycling process efficiency, resin quality, and rPET bottle performance. Sidel is using this line to recreate every step of the recycling process from washing, drying and pellet extrusion to crystallisation and Solid State Polymerisation, including dedicated process and laboratory controls at every step. Sidel packaging and equipment experts study all aspects of the process from post-consumer PET bales to flakes, including pellets ready to be injected into preform up to rPET bottle blow moulding and industrialisation.

This comprehensive approach, unparalleled in the packaging industry, positions Sidel with a unique hub of expertise for closed-loop PET packaging. It increases the market understanding of PET recycling and helps to verify that primary packaging material innovations comply with bottle-to-bottle recycling.

A cost-efficient transition to rPET

As the demand for rPET continues to rise, driven by regulations across the world and brands’ commient to packaging circularity, the cost of rPET is fluctuating and remaining higher than that of virgin PET. Sidel’s packaging optimisation services for bottle weight reduction help to significantly offset rPET resin costs and even achieve savings with a quick payback.

A virtuous closed-loop

With the RePETable offer, Sidel is committed to using its comprehensive expertise to create a virtuous closed-loop process for food-grade rPET bottles.

 

“While PET is already fully compliant with the circular economy compared to other plastic packaging materials, combining lightweight and recycled PET is the fastest way to reach carbon neutrality,” says Naima Boutroy, Packaging Expert Global at Sidel. “Lifecycle analysis shows that PET already has the best carbon footprint of all the packaging materials currently available. Creating a robust recycling loop to achieve full circularity at scale will make PET an even more sustainable choice.”

 

 

www.sidel.com

 

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Xeikon Brings Next-Generation, Sustainable Innovations to Labelexpo Europe 2023

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Xeikon Brings Next-Generation, Sustainable Innovations to Labelexpo Europe 2023

A host of breakthrough solutions will be on show when Xeikon sets up its stall at the 2023 edition of Labelexpo Europe. Focused on helping converters succeed by making label and packaging production easier and highly sustainable, Xeikon will present new innovations to drive progress and greener growth.

1. Introducing Cheetah 3.0

Xeikon is set to unveil important new advancements at Labelexpo Europe, taking its Cheetah technology to new heights with the introduction of Cheetah 3.0. Leveraging the success of the CHEETAH Series of toner presses, this latest iteration represents another significant leap forward in sustainable production. By incorporating groundbreaking innovations, Cheetah 3.0 is poised to revolutionize the manufacturing of labels and packaging, playing a pivotal role in minimizing the industry’s carbon footprint.

ECO Toner

As the company’s next-generation, food-safe toner, new Xeikon ECO toner is uniquely formulated with over 60% high-grade recycled PET, making it the ideal solution for environmentally conscious packaging applications. By harnessing the power of recycled materials, this innovative toner not only meets the ever-growing demand for sustainability but also ensures compliance with the increasingly stringent regulations governing packaging components and recyclability. ECO toner will be available for the high-end presses in the CHEETAH Series – the Xeikon CX300 and Xeikon CX500.

“With its exceptional print quality, high reliability, and eco-friendly composition, ECO toner makes a meaningful contribution in Xeikon’s unwavering commitment to delivering both high-performance and environmentally responsible printing solutions,” comments Filip Weymans, Xeikon Vice President of Marketing. “Using ECO toner can reduce the carbon footprint of the printing operation by 10%, and importantly, it will not increase costs unlike other eco solutions. We are also proud to say that all Xeikon toners remain the market’s most food-safe technology for digital printing.”

Enhanced quality management

To guarantee the highest quality and lower waste hence lower cost, Xeikon has developed the Quality Measurement Module (QMM) which can be fitted on all Cheetah 3.0 CX Series presses as an option. The QMM will be responsible for the quality assurance of the printed output, closely monitoring the density and registration throughout the print run. “By eliminating waste and guaranteeing high quality, the Xeikon QMM will allow printers to deliver perfect labels to their customers more cost effective,” says Weymans. “It is another great innovation from Xeikon that helps to support the advancement of sustainability in digital label production.”

2. Keeping score of eco performance

To present the exact eco profile of each solution, Xeikon has devised a new Sustainability Scorecard which offers a more transparent means of proving compliance with various regulations and also help brand owners with their sustainability goals. The Scorecard will analyze (illustrate) the carbon footprint of each Xeikon press, right down to the individual components of the consumables. It will identify food compliance, VOCs emissions, recyclability and energy use to give a complete overview.

When applied to the Xeikon Panther Series of inkjet presses configured with new PantherCure LED inks, the Scorecard will demonstrate why they are the most sustainable digital label presses on the market from carbon footprint perspective. With UV LED ink technology, Xeikon has enhanced the capabilities of the Panther presses, providing extended application reach and a larger color gamut, increased image quality, improved ink adhesion, reduced downtime, and lower energy use and ink consumption in the process to equip printers with an exceptional tool for optimal performance.

3. Sustainability in flexible packaging production

Xeikon will also use Labelexpo 2023 as the European premiere for its new TITON toner technology, which has been developed to meet market demands for paper-based flexible packaging applications, such as stand-up pouches and sachets.

The first press presented with TITON technology is the Xeikon TX-500 which prints in up to five colors at 30 m/min in a resolution of 1200 dpi. The 520mm-wide press will be instrumental in opening up new market opportunities in paper-based labels and flexible packaging, helping converters to future-proof their businesses and respond to consumers’ concern for the environment. ACM in Italy, as one of the first Beta sites to install the new technology, reports a growing appetite for short runs of paper-based pouches, which the company sells through its online portal.

As a next step in digitalizing label production, Xeikon will be showing the Xeikon TX-500 press running live in line with a digital embellishment module from Kurz. Producing full-color, high-end labels with digital foil, the combined solution will demonstrate how easy it is to supply luxury markets, such as the wine & spirits segment, with high-impact, sustainable labels through an all-digital process.

4. Active participation and collaboration

An active participant in the special feature zones at every Labelexpo, Xeikon will again take part in the Automation Arena 2023 where the benefits of connected workflows with high levels of automation will be presented. Set up to demonstrate fully automated label production, from artwork PDF to final dispatch of label rolls, the Automation Arena will bring together leading suppliers to the industry, who will collaborate to present the possibilities and advantages of a unified workflow. Automation not only addresses the market challenges of staff shortages and unskilled workers, but also reduces waste at every level thereby increasing sustainability.

Xeikon will also feature as part of the new dedicated Sustainability Trail and the Flex Pack Trail further highlighting the benefits of the company’s new solutions including ECO toner, Sustainability Scorecard, and TITON technology.

“At Labelexpo Europe 2023, Xeikon will showcase innovations that contribute to the seamless and sustainable growth of label converters. We will be there to highlight how our latest offerings enable a thriving and agile business environment, while also demonstrating how we are prioritizing environmental consciousness with impactful products and solutions,” concludes Weymans.

 

 

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