US manufacturer of sheet extrusion machinery Processing Technologies International (PTi) has announced the sale of a new sheet extrusion system to Aserpet, a PET recycler.
Turkey-based Aserpet has purchased the machinery as part of its plans to enter into PET sheet roll stock production.
Aserpet, a recycler of PET flake for the packaging industry, purchased its first sheet extrusion line to help support the company's foray into the packaging industries.
The PTi coextrusion system, which has been has been installed at the Aserpet facility, runs 750 kg/hr of PET and also includes a roll stand, winder and stacker.
PTi said the company is exploring other business opportunities in Turkey, targeting PET, PP, PS and barrier sheet extrusion systems for the packaging industry.
