CPME | PET Manufacturers in Europe

Who are CPME?

The Committee of PET Manufacturers in Europe (CPME) is a European non-profit trade association based in Brussels. It represents all of the European PET resin producers who are collectively responsible for 3 million tonnes of production. The main European producers of Terephthalic Acid (PTA) - the major PET feedstock - are Associate Members of CPME. CPME’

What is PET?

PET is a very high-quality, high-purity plastic for use in the packaging industry for the production of bottles, trays and sheet. • High transparency ensures optimum product presentation. • Low weight and high strength means that consumers carry only the drink while the weight of the package is negligible. • Toughness ensures sturdy, practically

What is PTA?

PTA is the key raw material for the manufacture of polyester fibre, resin, and film. PTA is used to produce polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which flows into the production of goods that we use in our everyday lives . It can be found in plastic containers for beverages, food and electronics, apparel, home textiles, carpets and industrial fibre products

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The Committee of PET Manufacturers in Europe (CPME) is the primary source of accurate and reliable information on all market, technical, health, safety, regulatory and environmental aspects of PET manufacture and use in Europe. Contact information: info@cpme-pet.org

Indorama

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Neo Group

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NovaPET

NOVAPET, S.A., is a PET producer based in Spain with a strong focus on...
BP Aromatics

Globally, the Business focuses on two specific but versatile types of...
Equipolymers

Equipolymers, a JV between The Dow Chemical Company (USA) and...
Alpek Polyester UK Ltd
PlastiVerd

El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona www.plastiverd.com
Polisan Hellas SA

REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

All PET resin that has been manufactured in the EU is fully compliant with REACH.

EU PET conversion companies should be aware that it is illegal to import PET resin from outside of the EU that has not had its monomers and additives registered according to the REACH regulation. Proof of this registration must be supplied with every delivery.

PET collection and recycling rates in Europe significantly increased in 2016

Submitted 15/01/2018 - 4:53pm

Published by Petcore on 18 December 2017

Out of 3.147.000 tonnes of PET bottles and containers placed in the European market in 2016, a remarkable number of 59.8% - in total 1.880.900 tonnes - were collected and thereof 1.773.200 tonnes mechanically recycled. These conclusions come from the annual PCI Wood Mackenzie PET recycle survey for West Europe in 2016, commissioned by Petcore Europe. It shows that the collection rates increased by 7.4%, while the recycling rates also grew by 7.3%. In 2016, that resulted in 129.400 tonnes more collected and 120.000 tonnes more recycled PET compared to 2014.

PET Stand-Out Choice for Eco-Conscious Bakers

Submitted 04/10/2016 - 12:15pm

By PackagingEurope.com, Published: September 12^th, 2006

Packaging manufacturers are working smarter than ever before to develop packs that are lighter, stronger and more recyclable. Packs also need to be fit for purpose in terms of protecting, preserving and presenting bakery products.

But what is the best material to use? Fresh food packaging manufacturer LINPAC takes a look at the benefits of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) for the bakery sector.

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PET collection and recycling rates in Europe significantly increased in 2016

PET Stand-Out Choice for Eco-Conscious Bakers