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Lightweight, robust, and crystal-clear: PET bottles are an indispensable part of the beverage industry. Used millions of times, they keep carbonated beverages sparkling, water fresh, and juices aromatic. A key component of their recipe for success: PET is one of the few plastics that can be recycled almost infinitely –  if all components cooperate. The adhesive that holds the label to the bottle is crucial to the quality of the recycled material. Anything that doesn't dissolve during the recycling process leaves residue on the PET flakes. Henkel's new hot melt adhesive, Technomelt EM 335 RE, enables clean separation.

Solar-powered across the Australian Outback: In just over a week, the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge will kick off in Australia. This international competition, held since 1987, brings together teams from around the world to race self-built, solar-powered vehicles across the continent. It is considered the toughest test of its kind globally. Among the participants is a student team from Aachen, Germany – and high-performance adhesives from Henkel.

From September 23 to 25, FACHPACK will once again bring the packaging industry together in Nuremberg under the guiding theme “Transition in Packaging.” With the goal of shaping the future together, this year’s trade fair will again focus on sustainability, circular economy, and regulatory developments. Henkel Adhesive Technologies is addressing these industry trends and will present resource-efficient adhesive solutions for end-of-line packaging and the optimization of fiber-based packaging for a circular economy at Hall 1, Booth 153.