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

Gruppo Mossi & Ghisolfi

Text Gruppo Mossi & Ghisolfi (M&G) originally manufactured...
Indorama

Indorama Ventures PCL is the world’s largest polyester value chain...
Neo Group

Neo Group is one of the biggest manufacturers of PET granules in Europe,...
NovaPET

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

With 45 years of manufacturing experience across the polyester chain, the...
BP Aromatics

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

Equipolymers, a JV between The Dow Chemical Company (USA) and...
Lotte Chemical UK

Lotte Chemical UK Ltd manufactures around 350k tpa of PET Resins on 2...
Artlant
PlastiVerd

El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona www.plastiverd.com
JBF Global

JBF Global Europe BVBA, is a 100% subsidiary of JBF Group & the single...
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 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.

Petcore Europe Conference 2017: PET 2020 - The future of the PET industry

Submitted 04/10/2016 - 11:36am

SAVE THE DATE & REGISTER NOW to the Petcore Europe Conference 2017:
PET 2020 - The future of the PET industry

#AllaboutPET - The upcoming conference will highlight the future of PET in the two major fields of packaging applications and sustainability.

Brussels Petcore Europe is pleased to announce its next annual conference in Brussels on
1 February 2017.

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REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

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PET Stand-Out Choice for Eco-Conscious Bakers

Petcore Europe Conference 2017: PET 2020 - The future of the PET industry