A project between industry partners, Monash Institute of Railway Technology (Monash IRT) and Yarra Trams has developed modular platforms out of recycled materials for use throughout Melbourne’s tram network. According to a statement from Monash on Tuesday, the team researched, designed and developed recycled components for the platforms after being awarded grant support through state…
McCormick opens upgraded factory Food company McCormick has officially opened its upgraded Sunshine Coast waste treatment facility, which it says will make “a major step forward in reducing waste” while supporting growth of the Gourmet Garden herb and spice brand. According to a statement on Friday from the company, the new “state-of-the-art trade waste treatment…
Packaging manufacturer and recycler Pact Group has developed new methods which allow its iconic Sulo kerbside bins to become something of a pin-up for the circular economy. The Sulo bins, which collect waste of various types will now collect plastic waste which will then be turned into…more Sulo bins. The recycling breakthrough has already seen…
Following last week’s hearings in Hobart, the House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources heads to Melbourne to listen to witnesses including Pact Group, Australian Dairy Products Federation and Food Frontier on Wednesday. The eighth public hearings in the inquiry into food and beverage manufacturing will run from 9:00 a to 2:30 pm (AEST)…
A new initiative between industry organisation CropLife, its not-for-profit stewardship subsidiary Agsafe, and plastic recycler and manufacturer Pact Group could see nearly a million plastic agricultural chemical containers recycled a year, according to those involved. According to a statement from Pact on Wednesday, Drums-to-Drums is a new part of the drumMUSTER initiative, which has been…
Chemistry Australia has announced the winners of the 2024 Industry Awards, with awards going to leaders of the Australian chemistry industry gathered in Melbourne. The achievements of finalists and winners were celebrated across six award categories. Chemistry Australia CEO Samantha Read said the Industry Awards continue to be an important opportunity to highlight the valuable…
Pact releases sustainability report Pact Group today released its 2023 Sustainability Report which reveals the company recycled more than 54,000 tonnes of plastic waste last financial year, the equivalent weight of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The plastic waste was recycled at seven facilities operated by Pact and its joint venture partners in Australia and New Zealand, converted…
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Interests associated with the Chairman of packaging manufacturer and recycler PACT Group Raphael Geminder have moved to take over the ASX listed company and take it private. Privately owned Kin Group through subsidiary Brennamon Industries today launched an unconditional off market offer to buy all the PACT Group shares it does not own at 68…
Packaging and recycling group Pact Group has reported a slight fall in profit on rising revenues as it continues to invest in new packaging recycling operations and ready for further investment in its Australian packaging operations. The company reported revenue growth for FY23 of six percent to $1.95 billion in tightening economic conditions, softer demand…