In the recent general meeting of the Plastics Cluster members, companies shared their current experiences and discussed prospects for the near future. The growth of the Cluster’s members varied between 0,5 % and 19 % in 2021. But it is true, 2022 might be more difficult due to the present geopolitical situation. The whole plastics […]
Members of Plastics cluster Doloop were honoured by Lithuania’s president Gitanas Nausėda visit a few days ago! The company presented their second generation family-owned business journey so far, transformational changes made in recent years and shared their vision for a circular economy for plastics and packaging industry, leading towards a more sustainable future. A roundtable discussion involved various […]
In 2021, cluster members, the 3D Creative company presented an innovation to its B2B clients: digitization of factories, buildings, bridges and other facilities (real estate as well as equipment), using 3D scanning and reverse-engineering. How can you benefit from working with 3D Creative? Companies want to update their production equipment or at least some part […]
The Centre for Packaging Innovations and Research of Kaunas University of Technology (KTU PITC) has launched Paper Products Testing Repulpability Laboratory. Testing services are open for all the flexible and rigid paper/cardboard pure or combined (laminated or mixed) food and non-food packaging as well as other sort of paper / cardboard production manufacturers and importers, […]
The year 2021 was quite good for businesses in the Lithuanian plastics industry even though they faced significant challenges. In 2020–2021, Lithuanian producers, just like companies all over the world, experienced raw material shortages; prices were rising rapidly. Competing on international markets and finding new customers became more difficult. Still, Lithuanian businesses made sizable investments […]
Putokšnis UAB adopts a new DOLOOP trademark as a sign of its focus on sustainability Putokšnis UAB, a private company which is one of the leading manufacturers of PET packaging in Lithuania has adopted a new DOLOOP trademark. This reflects new orientation of the company toward sustainable production and zero-emission packaging solutions. DOLOOP means operation […]
Cluster members Gerovė share their knowledge and raise awareness on plastics recycling on Lithuanian media. Company is convinced that the key is to produce recyclable packaging. Since 2012, the company has been looking for ways to use as much recycled material as possible in its products. Currently, Gerovė uses as much as 86 % recycled plastic […]
The basis of JSC Gerovė business is circular economy. That means they use recycled materials in their manufacturing process, and the products can be reused and recycled. Gerovė recycles and uses up to 2,000 tonnes of plastic materials per year to manufacture such products as waste bags, film in rolls, industrial packaging and packaging for […]
The year 2021 has been very successful for Plasteksus UAB, a private company producing plastic bottles, canisters and tops, PE films and bags, and many other plastic products. Despite rising raw material prices globally, which has forced the company to increase prices for its products, CEO Egidijus Vitkevičius is satisfied with the growth in turnover. In 2022, Plasteksus […]
FlexBlow, chosen as Lithuanian exporter of the year for 10 consecutive years, has started year 2021 stronger than ever before. The company managed not only to deal with the global challenges brought by 2020, but also to turn them into new opportunities and increase manufacturing capacity by almost 20 per cent. FlexBlow manufactures the world’s […]