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PET - an investment for the future

PET packaging:
Innovations that you may not yet know about

If you already know everything about PET packaging, this article may not be for you. But what if there are aspects of PET that you don't yet know? In this article, we highlight some lesser-known benefits of modern PET packaging that are of particular interest to companies in the food, cosmetics and chemical-technical industries.

PET packaging:
More than just recyclable

PET (polyethylene terephthalate) is often praised for its high recyclability and low weight. But the really exciting developments in PET technology go beyond this. Did you know, for example, that modern PET packaging not only conserves resources, but can also significantly improve your carbon footprint? By optimising the weight of the packaging and using recycled PET (rPET), the environmental impact is further reduced without compromising on the quality of the packaging.

Why the future belongs to rPET

As a packaging manufacturer, we are increasingly focussing on rPET - i.e. recycled PET. This sustainable alternative to conventional PET enables us to develop packaging solutions that are both functional and save resources. But it's all about the right mix: We often recommend that our customers use 50% rPET instead of 100% recycled PET. Why? Because a balanced mix of virgin PET and rPET offers the optimum balance between sustainability, functionality and safety.

The future of PET packaging:
Sustainable and functional

The requirements for packaging are constantly increasing - both in terms of sustainability and legal requirements such as the upcoming changes due to the PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation). With PET packaging, we offer solutions that not only support your environmental goals, but also fulfil regulatory requirements.

If you are looking for a partner to support you in realising your sustainability goals and help you prepare for future regulatory changes, then you have come to the right place.

Visit us at Fachpack 2024 in Nuremberg

📅 24-26 September 2024
📍 Hall 5, Booth 222

Make an appointment with our team now to find out more about the future of PET packaging.

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Subsidies

EFRE 2016 EEB 0006 - 068
Energy efficiency and demonstration projects in SMEs and accompanying measures, end of project 31.08.2016

EFRE 2016 EEI 0272 - 068
Energy efficiency and demonstration projects in SMEs and accompanying measures, end of project 31.10.2017

EFRE 2020 EEB 0118 - 068
Energy efficiency and demonstration projects in SMEs and accompanying measures, end of project 31.03.2021

GRW funding 01.04.2016 until 31.07.2019
Capacity expansion hall 5 incl. machines, plants and silo

GRW funding 01.08.2020 until 31.07.2023 Capacity expansion hall 6 incl. machines and equipment for the production of preforms and bottles

TAB 2025 BIB 0215 (AP-3130-BR-2025 RKW Consulting)

As part of the consulting guideline of the Free State of Thuringia, our company receives funding for consulting services and process support. These measures support strategies for the establishment, sustainable positive development, and safeguarding of SMEs. The resulting findings and recommendations for action are documented in a consulting report.

The funding is provided from resources of the European Social Fund Plus and from funds of the Free State of Thuringia.

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Procurement of energy-efficient dryers

The measure was supported under the funding program for the energy optimization of plants and processes with funds from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE).

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