Husky Launches Hypet 6e Platform at NPE 2024 – Engineered to Set Unprecedented New Standards in Sustainable Molding

Husky Technologies, a pioneering technology provider enabling the delivery of essential needs to the global community, today announced the launch of its next generation HyPET 6e platform. Building upon the industry-leading technology of the company’s flagship PET preform injection molding system, HyPET 6e is the ideal combination of proven technology and innovation engineered to work together to deliver new, unprecedented standards in sustainable molding.

“The plastics industry is at a pivotal moment and as industry leaders we must deliver by proactively developing circular solutions to address plastic waste management,” said Robert Domodossola, Husky’s President of Systems and Tooling. “Our new HyPET 6e platform meets this need as it’s designed so that all system components are integrated to work together to deliver on the unique requirements of sustainable molding, including superior rPET capability, enhanced energy efficiency, and closed-loop quality control, while simplifying operation and still delivering the lowest total production cost.”

The evolution of sustainable molding

Visitors to Husky’s booth at NPE 2024, located in the West Hall , will be the first to see the company’s new HyPET 6e technology in action. Engineered to be the market’s fastest system with unprecedented integration of machine, mold, auxiliary, and real-time remote monitoring, HyPET 6e achieves the ideal balance between high throughputs and quality without compromise

Running at the show all week, a HyPET HPP6e 400 system is producing a lightweight 5.89 gram, 100 percent rPET preform at a 4.5 second cycle time on a 144-cavity, 45-pitch mold – a configuration designed to enable up to double the production output. The system’s industry-leading performance and integration enables this preform to be blown into the market’s lightest, functional, industrializable 20oz (591ml) Factor 101 bottle, which is the evolution of the 2016 lab scale Factor 100 concept.

Superior rPET capability

A number of improvements have been made to enable the new HyPET 6e platform to optimize processing of lightweight preforms made from up to 100% rPET. An integrated drying solution enables accurate material blending, metal contaminant removal, and consistent material preparation when running up to 100% rPET. A high throughput screw design is optimized to deliver superior rPET melt quality while optimized melt delivery enables uniform melt flow for lightweight applications. To reduce rPET color variability, an integrated, self-adjusting, real-time inspection system enables closed-loop color correction and automatic color adjustments.

Industry-leading energy consumption

HyPET 6e has been designed with regenerative, system level energy management that delivers on demand performance. This enables the system to intuitively reduce energy consumption, resulting in a considerable decrease in operating costs for producers. At the heart of the platform is intelligent, adaptive technology that uses feedback from pressure and actuator sensors to determine the optimum pressure required to effectively and efficiently mold every application. This adaptive system monitors and automatically adjusts for optimal energy consumption without impacting system capability, cycle time or part quality.

Simplified operation to maximize efficiency

To simplify operation, HyPET 6e has adopted additional features so that operators of all skill levels are able to achieve maximum productivity and part consistency. Intelligent, connected mold features yield advanced, real-time monitoring, extended mold life and support increased levels of rPET while maximizing uptime. Uniform preform cooling minimizes cycle time and yields superior preform quality. Simplified machine greasing performed during operation reduces maintenance time, enhanced conveyor features ensure gentle part handling to minimize defects, and automated preform sampling supports enhanced quality inspection. All systems are equipped with Advantage+Elite remote connectivity for real-time, proactive, predictive, transparent monitoring and the introduction of a new online Husky Complete Portal delivers instant access to on-demand maintenance videos, posters, manuals, and OEM parts resources.

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SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is reporting here at NPE2024 test results that underline the high potential of thermoplastic-based thermal runaway barrier solutions to help prevent fire spread in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The SABIC sub-system level test series showed that a battery module box made from the company’s STAMAX 30YH570 long glass fiber polypropylene (PP) resin with intercellular thickness as low as 1mm has a potential to act as an effective thermal barrier solution by preventing thermal runaway propagation in 18650 cylindrical cells. It provides the necessary thermal insulation and flame resistance to reduce the chances of cell-to-cell propagation in a thermal runaway scenario and thus mitigate the risks of a catastrophic safety incident. This material in combination with compressible foams also has shown promising results to contain thermal runaway propagation in prismatic and pouch cells.

Visitors to SABIC’s NPE booth  can view the tested thermoplastic battery module box in a display area dedicated to BLUEHERO, an initiative designed to help the automotive industry shift to electric power and a low-carbon future. They can also explore other EV battery components made with SABIC’s materials, such as module enclosures, busbars and end plates, on display at the booth.

The new results build upon previous independent evaluations of SABIC’s STAMAX 30YH570 resin. In 2023, the product earned the UL Verified Mark from Underwriters Laboratories for effective flame delay performance. The assessment was based on UL 2596, the Test Method for Thermal and Mechanical Performance of Battery Enclosure Materials, using the thermal runaway box test.

“We are pleased to share this additional validation of our thermoplastic solutions’ strong potential for use in EV battery components and systems,” Fahad Al-Harthi, global director, Automotive, SABIC Polymers, said “Our portfolio of flame-retardant materials, combined with our expertise in application design and fire-polymer interaction, can help enable new thermal runaway barrier approaches. We look forward to continued collaboration across the automotive value chain to help improve the safety, efficiency and performance of EV battery systems.”

Thermal Runaway Barrier Testing

The thermal runaway propagation tests, highlighted here at NPE, are performed using a cluster of 15 commercial 18650 and 11 21700 lithium-ion battery cells enclosed in a steel chamber, with and without injection-molded STAMAX 30YH570 resin blocks serving as a thermal barrier.

Initiating cells were thermally abused by heating them through an electrical tape to begin thermal runaway. In tests without the thermal barrier in place, the electric and chemical energies stored in these cells were discharged in the form of high-temperature gas, open flame, high-speed particles, and a sudden increase of pressure inside and around the test chamber. The thermal runaway immediately propagated to all neighboring cells due to the uncontrolled heat transfer, creating fire hazards and severe damage to the EV battery pack.

Conversely, in the tests using the thermal barrier made from STAMAX 30YH570 resin, heat transfer and thermal propagation from thermal abuse of initiating cells were effectively suppressed, and all remaining cells remained safe and intact.

This flame-retardant material changes phase from solid to liquid and gas and removes heat via latent heat and intumescent capabilities during severe thermal events, allowing it to act as an effective thermal shield to mitigate heat transfer and fire spread.

Potential Solutions for EV Batteries and More Automotive Applications

SABIC is also highlighting at NPE EV battery applications that successfully use the company’s advanced thermoplastics. One is the battery module from the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6. This application uses SABIC polypropylene compound H1030 for module enclosures. This is a 30 percent glass fiber-reinforced, non-halogenated flame-retardant material that meets China’s GB/T 41467.3-2015 fire safety regulation for EVs surviving five minutes at 1,000°C.

Additional EV battery components on display, such as enclosures, end plates and busbars, either in production or developed as prototypes, help demonstrate various performance advantages of thermoplastics over conventional metals for these applications. They include weight and cost reduction, increased functional integration, and enhanced electrical and thermal insulation.

SABIC has a display zone in its booth dedicated to automotive thermoplastic solutions. In addition to materials well suited for use in EV battery components, the company is highlighting technologies and expertise to support possible/potential solutions for automotive structural applications such as tailgates, lighting and smart panels.

An additional display zone in the booth focuses on SABIC’s capabilities to support customers’ product development efforts. Included in this space is a small-scale model of an EV battery pack enclosure with a cover and tray. Visitors can learn how the company developed this part, which includes integrated thermal runaway barrier features to support fire suppression and temperature management.

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NPE 2024: Reifenhäuser Presents Solutions for Sustainability, Digitalization and Productivity Michael Ziegler

• U.S.-based project management, technical support, ready-to-ship spare parts inventory and local production
• Sustainable production technologies as a competitive advantage
• Vendor-independent digital solutions: c.Hub and ExtrusionOS
• First time at NPE: Kdesign technologies for blown film lines The Reifenhäuser Group will be represented at America’s largest plastic

trade show, NPE 2024,Under the Reifenhäuser motto “The Time is Now”, the extrusion specialists will show producers of plastic films valuable solutions for the three major topics of the industry: sustainability, digitalization and productivity (Booth W6751).

The highlights range from production systems for fully recyclable barrier films, EFSA/FDA-compliant food contact films made from 100% recyclate to performance-enhancing components and digitalization solutions. Reifenhäuser will also outline its North American sales and customer service, which includes U.S.-based project management, technical support, ready-toship spare parts inventory as well as a local production site for its popular highly wear-resistant Reiloy screws and barrels.

We are pleased to present our U.S.-based services as well as the global portfolio of the Reifenhäuser Group at the NPE. Our goal is to empower plastics manufacturers with know-how and immediately applicable solutions – to turn challenges into opportunities,” explains Steve DeSpain, Vice President Reifenhauser Incorporated.

Making sustainability a driver for success

Sustainability not only benefits the environment. Plastics manufacturers who invest in the right production technologies now can also gain a competitive advantage.

The use of Reifenhäuser’s patented EVO Ultra Stretch stretching unit enables blown film producers to produce all-PE mono-film – e.g. for barrier food pouches. The necessary barrier effect is achieved with an EVOH content of less than five percent and thus meets all the requirements for complete recycling. EVO Ultra Stretch increases the barrier effect of the EVOH and thus reduces the necessary share of EVOH content while maintaining the barrier effect. The all-PE mono-film can be further processed and converted without any problems. Thanks to the patented position of the stretching unit directly in the haul-off of the blown film line, the film is stretched at the ideal time and from the first heat, which makes the process particularly efficient and stable.

With EVO Fusion technology, Reifenhäuser now offers blown film producers a technology that makes the previously impossible possible: Turning any recycling content – even lowest quality – as well as production scrap such as PET/PE film into sellable blown film. To reconnect PET and PE after melting despite chemical incompatibility, the line makes use of twin-screw technology, breaking down and distribute the components of the input material much better than single-screw extruders. EVO Fusion also masters degassing from printing ink. Twin-screw extruders offer a significantly larger free surface in the outgassing zone than single-screw extruders. The surface is also renewed much faster, so that a high degassing performance is achieved. It is sufficient to completely remove the interfering components of the printing ink.

When it comes to flat films Reifenhäuser will be presenting its EFSA/FDA approved PET sheet line to the NPE audience. This production process enables PET recyclate to be processed directly into food-safe films without pre-drying. The process meets the criteria of both the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The process uses a co-rotating twin-screw extruder and a specially developed high-performance vacuum system that enables producers to process PET recycling material directly. Processors thus save the investment in an additional line component and avoid additional energy and maintenancen costs, which leads to significant savings. Fast material and product changes are also possible, for example between post-consumer PET bottle scrap (PCR), post-industrial PET production waste (PIR) and virgin PET. The end product, for example a meat tray, meets the highest hygiene standards and can be used safely in direct contact with foodstuffs in accordance with the criteria of the authorities.

Profit from digitalization

Reifenhäuser pursues the approach that – regardless of the company size – plastics extrusion manufacturers should benefit from digitization without becoming dependent on either specialists, systems or vendors. The core of the Reifenhäuser digital solution is the so-called c.Hub, a middleware that ensures the secure exchange of data between different IT systems, applications, extrusion machines and line controls. This includes Reifenhäuser systems as well as third-party systems. The c.Hub becomes the single point of truth for all production-relevant data by merging and harmonizing production data streams.

To enable customers to easily connect all their equipment in production, Reifenhäuser offers out of-the-box connectors for the most important industrial protocols. They enable fast and complete acquisition of all production data. The associated ExtrusionOS software provides userfriendly applications and dashboards that help monitor, manage, store and analyze this data. Line operators can, for example, monitor the condition of their connected equipment and adjust it optimally based on the knowledge gained. They also have the option of monitoring defined thresholds and KPIs and, if desired, receiving notifications when thresholds are exceeded. c.Hub and Extrusion OS is developed by RE: GmbH, a tech start-up of the Reifenhäuser Group, specialized in digital solutions for the plastics extrusion and packaging industry.

Getting the best of installed assets

Productivity is essential for success. Of course, it is about higher, faster, further, about innovation. But it is also about good service, well-trained staff, and digitalization, so manufacturers can become as productive as possible. Reifenhäuser offers a broad portfolio of components and services to help its customers get the best out of their installed systems.

Reifenhäuser will be exhibiting at NPE its latest automation option PAM (precise, autonomous, mechatronic) for flat film extrusion lines. PAM calibrates coextrusion adapters and dies automatically for best comfort, quality, and productivity. The high level of automation makes the machine operator’s work significantly easier, thus increasing line productivity and film quality. Reifenhäuser will show at its booth how the PAM adjustment works fully automatically and mechatronically – precisely controlled on a die. Once recipes have been set, they can be stored and recalled at the push of a button – even by inexperienced line operators. PAM also offers a decisive advantage in terms of occupational safety, as the operator does not even have to touch the hot parts of the extrusion line. In addition, energy consumption is significantly reduced compared to an automatic thermal expansion bolt system, as the actuators only need to be supplied with power during the adjustment process and not permanently.

As a special highlight Reifenhäuser will be exhibiting Kdesign technologies for blown film at NPE for the first time. Kdesign is part of the Reifenhäuser Group and offers market-leading technologies in the areas of cooling, measurement, and calibration. At the booth the KARAT air ring, which is well known for maximum output, narrowest film tolerances and easy handling, and the CENTRO-Freeze secondary cooling unit will be showcased. CENTRO-Freeze is a secondary cooling unit against blocking effects that enables blown film producers to increase their output and save anti-block additives – especially at high ambient temperatures. CENTROFreeze is installed immediately before the lay flat and is a supplementary cooling system. The air blow-out elements cool the film tube evenly around the entire circumference and thus decrease the film temperature by up to 16 degrees Celsius, reliably preventing blocking of the film. Kdesign customers benefit from over 20 years of experience in retrofitting existing blown film systems and equipping new OEM systems.

Engineered in Germany, made in America

The Reifenhäuser Reiloy highly wear-resistant screws and barrels regularly sets benchmarks in terms of quality and performance. The components are available for Reifenhäuser and third-party lines offering a demonstrably longer service life, precise matching of raw materials and additives, exclusive alloys developed in-house, and process-optimized surfaces. Manufacturers of injection molded and extruded products thus benefit from the best cost-benefit ratio in the industry. Higher resistance to wear is provided by special iron-based alloys and nickel-based alloys that match the raw material being processed. The decisive factor here is the composition of the alloys, because wear protection depends not only on the hardness of the layer. Thanks to the Reiloy production site in Maize (Kansas), Reifenhäuser offers fast delivery times and local support for the American markets. Reiloy USA’s years of plastic processing experience in many environments combined with metallurgy knowledge affords an integral understanding of the materials available. This expertise enables the ability to offer customers the best solution to fit processing needs.

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ELMET’s World Premiere at NPE 2024 TOP 700 LSR Dosing System Raises the Bar for Compact Precision

At NPE 2024, which runs from May 6 to 10 in Orlando, Florida, ELMET premieres its new, ultra-compact TOP 700 dosing system for injection molding liquid silicone rubber (LSR). Newly developed from the ground up, TOP 700, the most compact 20 liter system on the market, meets industry demand for a combination of cost-effectiveness, process-stable efficiency and the smallest possible footprint. Moreover, the TOP 700 provides the same high precision dosing of silicones and additives as Elmet’s flagship TOP 7000 Pro dosing system with its 200 or 20 liter drum size which was launched back in 2021, so ensuring perfect part quality.

efficiency and the smallest possible footprint. Moreover, the TOP 700 provides the same high precision dosing of silicones and additives as Elmet’s flagship TOP 7000 Pro dosing system with its 200 or 20 liter drum size which was launched back in 2021, so ensuring perfect part quality.

Performance and Economy

The TOP 700 can achieve delivery rates of over five liters/minute at a maximum pump pressure of 210 bar, so enabling short cycle times both when filling larger parts and with large numbers of small cavities. Additives and colors can be dispensed from 1, 4 and 20 liter containers. In order to achieve the dosing precision that is particularly vital for very small parts, the volumetric meter for colors has a resolution of below 0.1 μl/l. Depending on requirements, dosing can be carried out simultaneously or in a freely selectable mixing ratio.

Thanks to the optimized design of the follower plates, just 40 ml of residues are left behind when the 20 liter drums have to be changed, resulting in material utilization of up to 99.8%. With a design service life of 20 years or more for all its mechanical components, a modular structure and particular ease of servicing which keeps maintenance costs low, the TOP 700 is synonymous with cost-efficiency. Its very low energy consumption of less than 50 Wh and minimal compressed air consumption also help to keep costs down.

Versatile, Reliable, User-friendly

Designed to be FDA- and EMA-compliant, the new TOP 700 dosing system is also ideal for applications requiring the highest levels of cleanliness such as medical technology, personal care, foodstuffs and optics. Virtually abrasion-free pumping also prevents metal particle contamination of the LSR which would impair its functionality. There are also no limits to the consistency of the processed LSR under real-world conditions because Elmet’s new system can dose any commercially available product with the same precision thanks to its ability to handle viscosities of between 0.001 Pas and 2000 Pas (shear rate 10/s) or 16,000 Pas (1/s). Its optionally OPC UA- and Euromap 82.3-compliant control system can be seamlessly integrated into the injection molding machine’s own control system.

When it comes to safety, the new TOP 700 performs at the highest level, meeting the stringent requirements EN ISO 13849-1 (December 2023) which applies to machines and control systems. To avoid operating errors, the drums can be changed fully automatically from the drum rim from three sides within 2 minutes. Intuitive operation of the system, the use of simple clamp connections, a guided drum change procedure and an integrated cooling system mean even relatively low-skilled personnel can operate it without any problem. Fully automatic venting as standard completes the system’s many and varied safety and convenience features.

All Elmet dosing systems comply with the commonest industry standards such as CE, UL, FDA and EMA.

As Development Manager Thorsten Häuser explains: “We developed our TOP 700 dosing pump to meet customer demand for a space- and material-saving solution from ELMET. We’ve achieved this with a footprint of less than 0.5 m² (799 mm × 600 mm) and our new pump design. As a result, this new dosing system is particularly suitable not only for customers processing high-value, shear-sensitive or abrasive materials but also for R&D, prototyping and small-batch applications. The TOP 700 rounds out our product range while setting new standards in compact dosing technology.”

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Husky Takes the Lead in Enabling the Circular Economy at NPE 2024

Husky TechnologiesTM, a pioneering technology provider enabling the delivery of essential needs to the global community, has returned to exhibit at NPE 2024 taking place in Orlando, Florida from May 6-10. Husky’s booth, located in the West Hall, highlights the company’s latest technologies, solutions, and services designed to enable the circular economy across the complete plastics lifecycle.

“The reality is that plastics are an essential part of our daily lives. Plastics are used to protect and preserve our food, health, and well-being. They play a critical role in almost every aspect of life today, and in many cases provides life essential services in the way that other materials cannot. Materials like PET uniquely combine bio-stability, exceptional performance, superior formability, cost-effectiveness and the ability to be used over and over again in ways no other material can match. PET is one of a very small number of materials approved for use in medical devices and even for extended use inside the human body. More than 70% of medical consumables in use today utilize PET and other medical grade polymers for their production. Aluminum and glass beverage container production, releases 3-5 times the C02 into the environment than PET container production and critically requires 3-5 times the blue water to produce. Furthermore, PET production avoids the unsustainable impacts of deforestation associated with paper composites and the environmental toll related to mining aluminum. Materials like PET are clearly the superior choice,” said John Galt, Husky’s Chief Executive Officer.

Enabling the circular economy

As consumer demand for more recyclable packaging grows and regulations tighten, producers
require innovative solutions and expert guidance to stay ahead of the curve. At the show, Husky is showcasing its range of solutions to:

• Enable Sustainability through technologies developed to produce high quality packaging that is lighter weight, contains more rPET, or is made from biobased materials.

• Enable Growth by streamlining the adoption of world-class manufacturing processes that facilitate speed to market and a competitive edge.

• Enable Innovation by leveraging solutions developed to produce attractive, safe, and sustainable packaging that out-performs alternative materials and stands out on store shelves.

• Enable Resilience by implementing manufacturing solutions designed to help producers adapt more quickly to continuously changing consumer demands, evolving legislations, and market trends.

For the first time, Husky together with industry counterparts, is hosting an immersive circularity experience center. The center demonstrates the journey of a PET bottle through each stage of the recycling stream. From collecting, to washing, to grinding, to blowing, to filling,  each step details how a circular end-to-end solution makes it possible for a bottle to be back on store shelves and into consumers’ hands in as little as five days.

Introducing HyPET 6e – the evolution of sustainable molding

Visitors to the Husky booth will be the first to experience the global launch of the company’s new HyPET 6e injection molding platform. The integration of machine, mold, auxiliary, and real-time remote monitoring is setting unprecedented standards in sustainable molding, including superior rPET capability, industry-leading energy efficiency, and closed loop quality control, while still delivering the lowest total production cost. Engineered to be the market’s fastest system, HyPET 6e achieves the ideal balance between high throughputs and quality without compromise. Husky is running a HyPET HPP6e system at the booth, producing a lightweight 5.89 gram preform made from 100 percent rPET material. The system’s industry-leading performance enables the preform to be blown into the market’s lightest, functional, industrializable bottle.

Advancing sustainability across the plastics lifecycle

As a sustainability pioneer, Husky has been at the forefront of developing circular solutions for decades, and NPE 2024 will mark the global debut of some of the company’s most advanced sustainable technologies yet:

• At the booth Husky is running a high performance Hylectric 4.0  system with UltraShot injection technology to produce a complex bioresin part. The company is unveiling its award-winning UltraMelt technology for processing bioresins – an integral part of the system that opens new possibilities for the use of alternative renewable, bio-based materials in plastics manufacturing.

• New application design and development innovations involving lightweighting, tethered closures, and introduction of a groundbreaking advancement involving closures manufactured from 100% PET to facilitate mono-material packaging that streamlines the recycling process.

• The company’s remote, proactive Advantage+Elite monitoring solution will be connected to systems running at the booth, monitoring in real-time. This includes a suite of intelligent, connected solutions that use end-to-end, closed-loop reporting to leverage data and analytics, optimize operations, reduce waste, and improve overall equipment effectiveness, particularly when producing packaging containing higher percentages of recycled material.

“Make no mistake, plastics pollution is a problem. Plastics belong in the economy and out of the environment. All of us, up and down the value chain, have a role to play in solving the issue of plastics pollution. At Husky we take that obligation seriously and are committed to transitioning our industry from a linear to circular economy. At NPE 2024, we’re showcasing how the industry is working together and innovating to develop circular solutions that will preserve the environment for generations to come,” concluded Galt.

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Chinese Business Owners Explore Investment Opportunities in Ras Al Khaimah

 A group of 34 Chinese business owners recently visited Ras Al Khaimah to explore the dynamic business environment and investment opportunities within Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ).

 During their visit, the group toured the state-of-the-art facilities of U-PAK and Mabani Steel in RAKEZ’s Al Hamra Industrial Zone and held discussions with representatives from Ras Al Khaimah Port and prominent real estate developers Marjan and RAK Properties gaining insights into the zone’s robust infrastructure and the ease of doing business.

RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad said, “We are always happy to welcome Chinese businesses to explore the economic landscape of Ras Al Khaimah. These visits not only strengthen our strong historical ties but also open up new avenues for collaboration and investment. With 220 Chinese companies thriving within RAKEZ, we are committed to continuously enhancing our offerings to support more international enterprises in their growth journey.”

The areas of collaboration discussed during the visit included sectors such as additive manufacturing (vehicles and machinery), agriculture, transportation, ICT, and travel and tourism, along with insurance and finance. Some of the leading Chinese businesses at RAKEZ include plastic waste recycler Mohamed Plastic Waste Recycling, oilfields chemicals manufacturer Zul Energy Middle East, equity level owner and controller Winbo Holding, and machines packing, packaging and assembling provider Nova Machinery.

This visit underscores the UAE’s key role in China’s global trade strategy, highlighting over 40 years of strong bilateral relations. As China’s largest trade partner in the Arab region, the UAE plays a pivotal role in re-exporting approximately 60% of Chinese trade to over 400 cities across the Middle East and North Africa. To further strengthen these relations, the RAKEZ team is currently in China for strategic meetings and is also preparing to host more Chinese entrepreneurs, government officials, and media representatives, cementing its role as a dynamic hub for international business.

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Hillenbrand, Net Impact, and the Coca-Cola Company Announce Finalists of the 2024 Circular Plastics Challenge

• Global challenge invites students and professionals to generate industry-shifting ideas for the plastics value chain.
• Finalists to present solutions at virtual showcase broadcast at NPE2024, the largest plastics trade show in the Americas.

 Hillenbrand Inc , Net Impact, and The Coca-Cola Company have selected and announce five finalists for the 2024 Circular Plastics Challenge, established to promote sustainability within the plastics value chain and encourage ideas from next-generation innovators on ways to help keep plastics in the economy and out of the environment.

Participants were tasked with designing forward-thinking solutions to increase the supply of rPET, or recycled polyethylene terephthalate. PET, or polyethylene terephthalate, is a versatile material used for the packaging of food, beverages, cosmetics, and household products. Focusing on turning PET into rPET helps create a more circular economy by using plastic that has already been produced and helps solve the current supply challenges with rPET as it is not keeping pace with demand due to low recycling rates.

The second-annual global challenge generated 65 applications from 18 countries. The top five teams shared highly innovative solutions.

The 2024 Circular Plastics Challenge finalists include:

Project ReVend | led by Addison Vaughn and Anastasia Chalmers, University of South Carolina undergraduates | Columbia, S.C., US – Project ReVend aims to boost recycling rates by alleviating sortation challenges with a subliminal label design. It also seeks to incentivize consumers to recycle through strategically located reverse vending machines that are integrated with the user’s preferred payment account. With the solution implemented at a U.S.-based university with an undergraduate student population of 35,000, a 10% adoption rate is projected to lead to 210,000 collected bottles per year.

rMarket | led by Carissa Tasto and Jennifer Larkin, MBA graduates from Presidio Graduate School | San Anselmo, Calif., US – rMarket is a full-service platform offering any retail chain the option of becoming a certified recycling center under the rMarket program while supporting logistics for reclaimers, processors, and copackers manufacturing rPET. The goal of rMarket is to provide the equipment, marketplace, and industry expertise to transform a retail store into a centralized collection point for communities underserved by municipal recycling programs. At scale, it has the potential to provide enough material for 2,652,864 soda bottles made with 30% rPET.

EcoTrace | led by Professionals Aadhithya Sujith and Somya Singh | Kannur, Kerala & Nagpur, Maharashtra, India – EcoTrace uses florescent-based markers in PET plastic manufacturing coupled with Tracer-Based Sorting (TBS) technology to improve the material’s recyclability and downstream applications. The zero-waste process is designed to minimize tonnage loss, conserving valuable resources and reducing the carbon footprint associated with plastic production and recycling. With an estimated 1 billion pounds of rPET recovery facilitated by TBS, the potential for mitigating plastic waste is substantial.

Strong Bottle | led by Terra Miller-Cassman and Taylor Fackrell, Boise State University graduate students | Boise, Idaho, US – Single-use water bottles are made of rPET, yet most PET bottles are landfilled because they are mistaken for paper during the recycling process when the rPET bottle gets flattened by the pressurized air-sorting technology common in materials recovery facilities. Strong Bottle proposes a new disposable water bottle shape to prevent flattening during the recycling process that could result in a 15% increase in the PET collected during the recycling process.

BottleBot | led by Nicole Restani Kolbeck and Sebastian Weeks, Bard’s Graduate Program & professional Nate Kolbeck | Red Hook, N.Y., US – BottleBot is a deposit return scheme that collects PET bottles and distributes rewards for consumers through an interactive reverse vending machine co-sponsored by large brands with established recycled content goals. It incorporates AI scanning that reduces contamination and blockchain technology that allows retailers to track and manage PET supply throughout the plastics value chain. This solution is estimated to increase the supply of rPET by 10,000 lbs. per store, per year within the first year.

Each team will present their ideas during a virtual showcase May 8 during NPE2024, which is produced by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) and draws more than 55,000 attendees from over 110 countries representing a variety of industries, including automotive, healthcare, consumer products, and construction. The judging panel, which includes leaders from Hillenbrand, Coca-Cola, and The Recycling Partnership, will determine the winners during the show. The first-place team will be awarded $10,000, with $2,500 and $1,000 going to the second- and third-place teams, respectively.

“The plastics industry is constantly innovating to improve the sustainability and recyclability of our products, and this program is a perfect representation of that,” said Patrick Krieger, PLASTICS Vice President of Sustainability. “I congratulate these five finalists for their innovative solutions and look forward to watching them present their ideas at NPE in Orlando, Florida.”

In 2022, Hillenbrand joined forces with Net Impact, a global nonprofit organization that mobilizes next-generation leaders to use their skills and careers to make a positive impact on the world. With a shared goal to find ways to build a more just and sustainable world, Hillenbrand and Net Impact launched the inaugural Circular Plastics Challenge in 2023 with additional support from The Coca-Cola Company. Hillenbrand and Coca-Cola guide the topic of the competition, and Net Impact facilitates the competition by bringing together its global network of social impact and sustainability leaders to address the challenge.

“This program continues to strike a chord among our community of emerging business leaders,” said Karen Johns, CEO of Net Impact. “It allows them to grapple with a real-world corporate sustainability problem and put what they’re learning in the classroom to the test. Our partnership with Hillenbrand and The Coca-Cola Company serves as a model for how businesses and nonprofits can partner together to activate emerging leaders, engage the next generation, and provide robust experiential education opportunities for a diverse future workforce.”

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OMV Technologies Celebrates Sale Of RM77 Thermoforming Machine to Goplas in Mexico City

OMV Technologies USA, LLC, a renowned leader in thermoforming and extrusion technologies, proudly announces the sale of its state-of-the-art RM77 thermoforming machine to Goplas, a prominent thermoforming manufacturer based in Mexico City. This significant transaction marks a milestone in the partnership between two esteemed companies with a shared commitment to excellence and innovation in the packaging industry.

The OMV RM77 thermoforming machine stands as a testament to cutting-edge engineering and manufacturing prowess. Boasting robust construction and advanced features, including inline rim rolling technology, fully automatic in-mold trimming, and a revolving mold, the RM77 offers unparalleled production capabilities, with the ability to produce over 174,000 water cups per hour. OMV’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of thermoforming technology has solidified its reputation as an innovation leader in the industry, with over six decades of experience in delivering high-quality solutions to its customers worldwide.

“We are thrilled to announce the sale of our RM77 thermoforming machine to Goplas,” said Brooke Maltun, President at OMV. “This transaction not only underscores the exceptional performance and reliability of our equipment but also represents a strong partnership between two family-owned companies dedicated to delivering excellence to their customers.”

Goplas, a market leader in Mexico, as well as across the Americas, has selected the OMV RM77 machine to enhance its production capabilities and meet the growing demand for packaging solutions in the region. With a shared emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction, the collaboration between OMV and Goplas is poised to drive progress and success in the food packaging sector.

“We are excited to integrate the OMV RM77 thermoforming machine into our operations,” said Jesus Ordorica, General Director at Goplas. “This investment aligns with our commitment to delivering superior products and services to our customers while maintaining our position as a leader in the industry.”

The sale of the OMV RM77 thermoformer to Goplas represents a significant achievement for both companies and reinforces their shared values of excellence, research & development, and customer focus. As they embark on this renewed chapter of collaboration, OMV and Goplas are well positioned to continue delivering cutting-edge solutions that redefine the standards of the packaging industry.

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