The choice of confectionery and bakery products is huge. The consumer ultimately only buys things that immediately catch his eye and promise pleasures of the palate. This not only elicits maximum design creativity from packaging producers, but also demands in-depth technical expertise in the production process.
In 2012, colors that mirror a sense of movement, evolution and surprise – bright, lively, even quirky hues and special effects – can be expected to find a receptive public. So will soft, muted, earthy and organic tones that convey introspection, stability and personal responsibility.
PepsiCo Inc has developed a bottle made from plant-based, renewable resources that is fully recyclable, and will start using it in a test program next year.
Frost & Sullivan’s unique ongoing research programme identifies, defines and evaluates Megatrends and their future implications for a range of business and markets, including the chemicals and materials industry.
Arkema and INES set up the first joint research laboratory dedicated to polymers for photovoltaics.
European automotive awards, including the highly prestigious Innovation Award for the seat belt microphone manufactured for Audi.The award-winning seat belt microphone for the Audi R8 Spyder allows drivers to make and receive clear and undisturbed hands-free cell phone calls while driving with the roof down.
Self-adhesive labels as solutions providers in the trend-conscious beverage marketplace.
The new composite material is a blend of synthetic and metal that has sensory properties. Researchers at Fraunhofer launched this polymer-metal composite at the ELECTRONICA 2010 fair in Munich.
CSIRO scientist Wojciech Gutowski has won top honours in the 2010 Victoria Prize Awards handed out by the Victorian state government.
At the “K” leading international trade fair from 27 October to 3 November 2010, Arburg presented groundbreaking products and applications covering diverse aspects of injection moulding technology. The exceptionally positive response and high demand confirmed the optimistic assessment of the economic situation: in 2010, the Lossburg-based machine manufacturer will once again achieve the level of 2008 and will hit the ground running in the new year.
For mass products such as caps and closures the optimization of costs is the top priority. But not far behind is the need for unique selling points, or added value for the customer.
Preview K 2010 - Statement by Werner Matthias Dornscheidt, President and CEO, Messe Düsseldorf GmbH. K 2010 will be held from 27 October to 3 November 2010. This trade fair is the biggest worldwide event for plastics industry.