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Mura Inks Feedstock Partnership with Elite Recycling for Hydro-PRT Site
Mura Technology has signed a feedstock supply contract with Elite Recycling Solutions. Elite will provide post-use plastic packaging to Mura’s pioneering hydrothermal advanced recycling facility at Wilton International science park in Teesside, UK. This facility, in its final commissioning phase, is set to start operations in mid-2024. Mura’s unique Hydro-PRT process will transform the plastic waste into valuable hydrocarbon products for new plastic manufacturing. Plastic sorting
This agreement builds on Mura’s existing deal with Geminor, the primary feedstock supplier for the Wilton site. Dr. Steve Mahon, CEO of Mura Technology, expressed enthusiasm about partnering with another leading company in the waste management sector. He highlighted the importance of cross-sector collaboration in converting post-use plastic waste into valuable commodities for new plastic products.
ReSource plastic sorting facility opens in Denmark
The Nordic’s largest plastic sorting facility officially started operations on May 29.
The Nordic’s largest plastic sorting facility officially started operations on May 29. Located in the seaport city of Esbjerg, Resource Denmark has a capacity to process 160,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, significantly boosting Denmark’s recycling capacity.
When announced in 2022, the construction project was heralded as a game-changer. In Denmark, some 85% of plastic waste is either incinerated or exported.
Meanwhile, the Danish government announced its ambition to recycle 55% of plastic by 2030. Plastic sorting
German manufacturer Eggersmann supplied the equipment used to sort the plastic at ReSource Denmark. The process involves removing impurities and sorting lightweight packaging waste from Denmark and other parts of Scandinavia into different types that meet the requirements for both chemical and mechanical recycling. Food and beverage cartons and metals are also sorted out and sent for recycling.
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PTA Market in China Registers Decline Despite Turnaround Season Optimism
The Chinese PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) market has been dealing with an oversupply situation which pushed the prices down during early May 2024. This has led to a bleak overall trend, with producers struggling to sell their products despite production slowdowns. This downtrend was attributed to the overabundance and high supply inventory storage of PTA during this timeframe. Plastic sorting
While scheduled maintenance turnarounds and reduced import bids from traditional suppliers like the US and the Middle East did contribute to some production drops, they weren’t enough to make a significant dent in the existing surplus. Despite production cuts, the existing inventory continues to outpace demand. This indicates that the market was likely oversupplied even before the recent slowdowns.
As per the recent assessment, the poor market performance for PTA has been witnessed in China since early April 2024 which continued till the first half of May 2024 to settle the PTA Ex-Qingdao prices dropped by 15% in just one month. Plastic sorting
The shift in downstream plastic and textile prioritization added another layer of negative sentiments. The downstream plastic makers seem to be prioritizing production of essential commodities resulting in buying less PTA for non-essential applications.
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GHC partners with A.Celli Nonwovens and Reicofil, recognizing the impressive performance of A.Celli’s solutions installed in the new Reicofil RF5 in Jinjiang, Quanzhou City
The RF5 line, designed to manage both spunbond nonwoven and high loft products, offers exceptional flexibility with A.Celli’s innovative technical solutions, enabling the processing of various products and basis weights.
A.Celli’s scope of supply for the 3.2 RF5 line included the E-WIND® WAVE master roll winder, the E-WIND® SUPER SONIC slitter rewinder with SLITTOMATIC automatic knives positioning system and COREMATIC automatic shaft handling and core cutting system, and the fully automated R-WAY® SLITTOPACK packaging system. These systems streamline operations, minimize operator intervention, and ensure seamless data tracking and integration with customer ERP. Plastic sorting
With the new production line, GHC has positioned itself as a leading supplier of hygienic spunlaid materials, underscoring its commitment to industry standards and high-quality product supply. Mr. Zemin Wu, Supply Chain Director of GHC, praised A.Celli’s work and acknowledged the excellent support from their Shanghai and Foshan offices in sales, project management, and on-site service. This partnership enhances GHC’s market presence and operational capabilities in the hygiene sector.
Industrial Partnership Announcement: RETAL and Orzuplast
Multinational plastic packaging producer RETAL is pleased to announce a new industrial partner in Central Asia. A Polymer Industries LLC, trading as Orzuplast, in Uzbekistan, joins RETAL’s network to enhance service to the global food and beverage packaging industries. Plastic sorting
Orzuplast is a renowned provider of packaging solutions for local and neighboring markets, now officially partnering with RETAL. The company is committed to investment and development, showcasing a recently updated factory equipped with two capping machines and two preform machines. These enhancements complement Orzuplast’s longstanding shipment capabilities.
Sherzod Tursunov, General Manager of Orzuplast, states, “The Orzuplast site has a rich history, and we are proud to leverage the expertise of our long-serving employees. Their knowledge is crucial as we focus on preforms and closures, ensuring our local and global customers receive the highest standards of service. We see significant opportunities for growth in this dynamic market.” Plastic sorting
With Uzbekistan’s young population and ancient culture, the region represents a promising growth market. Orzuplast is excited to serve customers across this rapidly developing Central Asia territory, contributing to RETAL’s global mission of delivering top-tier packaging solutions.
ITM 2024 is the meeting place for leading companies and experts from the textile technology industry. The fair will take place at the Istanbul Tuyap Fair and Congress Center from 4 to 8 June 2024. At ITM we will present our la- test innovations and technologies in the field of circular knitting machines. With over 64,500 visitors from 102 countries and 1,280 exhibitors from 65 countries, ITM 2022 has already been a great success.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next success story, discover our latest developments and connect with our sales team and management. You are cordially invited to visit the TERROT TEXTILMASCHINEN STAND 315A IN HALL 3. Plastic sorting
A highlight at our stand will be live demonstrations of our Interlock blockbuster I3P 196 open width frame (dia- meter 34“, gauge E32, number of feeders: 108) with Smartex system. Terrot and ERKO team will be available for your inquiries and consultations.
Martin Vorsatz, Managing Director of Terrot Textilmaschinen GmbH, emphasizes: “We are excited to announce Terrot’s participation at the ITM, which is expected to provide new impulses and insights. We are looking forward to meeting our valued customers and partners, industry experts and interested parties. Our extensive experience and technical know-how will help strengthen Terrot‘s position in the global market. We are confident that our circular knitting machines will continue to meet the highest stan- dards and exceed our customers‘ expectations.“ Plastic sorting
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Lotte Biologics and Merck Sign Strategic Manufacturing Agreement
Lotte Biologics, a contract manufacturing and development organization, has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Merck, the German chemical and technology giant, to enhance biomanufacturing capabilities. The agreement, formalized through a letter of intent (LOI), involves Lotte Biologics and Merck’s Process Solution division working together on biopharmaceutical manufacturing and process development.
The collaboration aims to streamline the procurement of raw materials and technologies, establish a stable supply chain, and develop a support system for Lotte’s upcoming Bio-Venture Initiative at their new production plant in Incheon. Plastic sorting
This initiative is designed to support biotech startups and will be integrated into the Incheon complex, where construction began in March, with operations expected to start in 2027.
This agreement follows Lotte Biologics’ previous memorandum of understanding with MilliporeSigma, Merck’s North American life science operation, in July 2022. That agreement focused on expanding Lotte’s Syracuse plant in the United States, with a subsequent LOI signed in April last year. Plastic sorting
PET Resin – Bioplastics as toxic as regular plastics; both need regulation, say researchers 03-06-2024
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