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Industry partners collaborate to implement MDO-PE technology in the UAE

  Flexible packaging has emerged as a versatile and sustainable solution, delivering substantial benefits for both manufacturers and consumers and signaling a pivotal shift in the industry. Amidst sustainability concerns, industry leaders collaborate to introduce Machine Direction Oriented Polyethylene (MDO PE) developed through innovative research and technology. MDO-PE film offers immediate sustainability benefits primarily due …

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Berry Global introduces DecoFusion™ tube: A game-changer for branding and sustainability

  Berry Global has introduced its new DecoFusion™ tube technology, designed to improve branding and sustainability in the packaging market. The patented technology allows for 360° uninterrupted artwork and features thinner sidewalls, reducing material usage while enhancing the consumer experience.   The new tubes are constructed using a hybrid technology process that combines high-resolution graphics …

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SABIC, iyris, and Napco unite for sustainable greenhouse roofing in Saudi initiative

  SABIC has partnered with iyris (formerly RedSea) and Napco National to develop a durable greenhouse roofing solution using certified circular polyethylene from its TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio. The initiative supports Saudi Arabia’s National Food Production Initiative (NFPI), aiming to enhance agricultural sustainability and food security in the region.   The greenhouse roofing utilizes SABIC® linear low-density …

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Indorama Ventures partners to launch world’s first commercial Bio-PET bottles for Suntory

  Indorama Ventures has announced a collaboration with Suntory, ENEOS Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Iwatani, and Neste to launch the world’s first commercially produced PET bottles made from bio-paraxylene. The innovative bottles, made from used cooking oil, mark a significant step in sustainable packaging, with the potential to reduce CO2 emissions in PET production.   Starting …

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JBF RAK announces completion of Corporate Restructuring to drive growth

  JBF RAK LLC, a leading manufacturer of polyethylene terephthalate (“PET”) polymer resin and Bi-Axially Oriented Polyester Films (“BoPET”) in the Gulf Region, announced a holistic restructuring plan under which JBF RAK, currently a subsidiary of JBF Group, exits the JBF Group, ensuring that JBF RAK maintains its own governance, management, and independent operations.   …

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ProAmpac launches RotiBag for sustainable food-to-go packaging

  ProAmpac has introduced the RotiBag, a flexible packaging solution designed as an alternative to traditional clamshell containers. The RotiBag, available in conventional, recycle-ready, and post-consumer recycled (PCR) structures, aims to reduce material use and enhance sustainability for grab-and-go food items like rotisserie chicken.   “The RotiBag addresses a need in the food retail market …

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SABIC, Lamb Weston, and OpackGroup collaborate on sustainable packaging from used cooking oil

  SABIC has partnered with Lamb Weston and OpackGroup to develop sustainable packaging for frozen potato products. The initiative employs bio-renewable polyethylene (PE) made from used cooking oil (UCO), aiming to reduce the carbon footprint and thickness of packaging materials.   The new packaging contains at least 60% polymer derived from UCO, demonstrating a closed-loop …

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Borouge transports over 700,000 tonnes of polyolefins via Etihad Rail in first year

  Borouge Plc has transported over 700,000 tonnes of polyolefins during its first year of operations with Etihad Rail. Since September 2023, more than 36,000 containers of Borouge’s products have been moved from Al Ruwais Industrial City to Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Port using the UAE’s National Rail Network. The rail service, operated by Etihad Rail …

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B!POD introduces sustainable food vacuum containers using SABIC’s ocean-bound plastic resin

  B!POD, a business unit of SAES Getters, has partnered with chemicals giant SABIC to launch a line of food vacuum system containers made from ocean-bound plastic (OBP). The containers utilize SABIC’s circular polypropylene (PP), sourced from its TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio, and are designed to meet stringent food safety standards while addressing the global issue of …

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ExxonMobil launches Signature Polymers to enhance service and collaboration

  ExxonMobil has announced the launch of Signature Polymers, a new portfolio brand aimed at enhancing service and partnership within the polymers industry. The initiative, announced on October 1, 2024, in Spring, Texas, is part of ExxonMobil’s strategy to streamline its polyolefins portfolio and strengthen collaboration across the value chain.   Signature Polymers consolidates ExxonMobil’s …

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