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At Privel 2026, Amcor will present rigid and flexible packaging, closures and specialist solutions for private-label manufacturers, co-packers and retailers. The company will also discuss recyclability, PCR content and compliance with PPWR requirements.
A study involving 13 laboratories showed how analytical methods and reporting affect NIAS screening results. The material's origin, recycled content and processing conditions are also relevant when assessing rPET.
At Expo Abinam & Sindinam 2026, Sidel will discuss production efficiency, PET lightweighting, packaging optimisation and capacity development with mineral water producers from across Brazil.
The Plastic is Fantastic Association will attend the 20th Annual GPCA Forum in Dubai from 22 to 24 November 2026. It plans to develop contacts with raw material suppliers and other plastics industry partners in the Middle East and North Africa.
Südpack Medica has developed a mono-PE sterile barrier solution for outer packaging used in cell culture and bioprocessing applications. The recyclable structure is intended as an alternative to conventional PE/PA/PE laminates.
Competek has introduced Flex Mould, a universal mould that can be transferred between compatible blow moulding platforms. The system is intended to reduce machine-specific tooling, shorten format changeovers and support production continuity.
AIMPLAS is leading the VERSO project to test Digital Product Passport models and reuse systems for plastic packaging. The work covers traceability, eco-design, life cycle impacts and regulatory compliance.
Petcore Europe will hold its 2027 Annual Conference with ICIS in Rome on 10–11 February. The programme will examine regulation, market developments and circularity across the PET value chain.
The ALLrollEX 1500 SV stretch film extrusion line combines an optimised configuration with production support based on artificial intelligence. It is intended for manufacturers planning new projects or additional production capacity.
Sidel's new edible oil filling machine handles containers with capacities ranging from 0.5 to 5 litres. The equipment is designed to provide filling accuracy of 0.5 g per kilogram of oil.
Südpack identifies recyclable mono-material structures, flexible formats and premium print finishes as key responses to changing coffee markets and PPWR requirements. Its CarbonLite concept is based on PP and designed for processing on existing VFFS machines.
RecyClass has granted its first Technology Approvals for the PET thermoforms recycling stream to two Avery Dennison direct thermal PP label technologies. Testing confirmed their compatibility with European PET thermoform recycling processes.
At BrauBeviale 2026, Sidel will present packaging line solutions for cans, glass and PET. The display will cover aseptic filling, laser preform heating, pasteurisation and the washing of reusable containers.
Amcor has developed a customised bi-colour flip-top closure for Spanish sauce brand Choví. Made entirely from polypropylene, it uses a silicone valve to control sauce flow and is manufactured in Spain.
Südpack's sixth Sustainability Report records progress in recyclable films, emissions reduction, renewable electricity and supply chain transparency. The report covers the company's activities in 2024 and 2025.
EvoDECO Next applies partial roll-fed labels to PET bottles. According to Sidel, the system can reduce label area by up to 75% while maintaining industrial production performance.
Propafilm CHBM is an 18 μm metallised BOPP film developed as a polypropylene-based alternative to aluminium foil in recyclable flexible packaging laminates.
Husky Technologies has introduced the HyCAP Pro injection molding system for high-volume beverage closure production. The company reports up to 45% higher productivity and up to 15% lower energy consumption in specified comparisons with its conventional HyCAP platform.
CurTec USA will expand its manufacturing and warehouse operations in Westminster, South Carolina. The $10 million project will add production capacity, more than 2,000 pallet positions and 10 jobs.
Nextek and Coveris have won Packaging Recycling Project of the Year at the UK Packaging Awards 2026 for COtooCLEAN, a supercritical CO₂ purification process for post-consumer polyolefin films.
Husky Technologies will present integrated injection molding solutions at Fakuma 2026, including hot runners, mold temperature controllers, packaging and medical systems, and predictive monitoring services.
Oerlikon HRSflow has extended its pin-less valve gate technology beyond PP and recycled PP packaging. STARgate HRS can now process PMMA, ABS, PS, HDPE, LDPE and filled polymers in components weighing from 40 g to 2.5 kg.
MM Group is urging brands, retailers and packaging companies to replace broad environmental slogans with specific, substantiated claims ahead of stricter EU requirements applying from 27 September 2026.
Syklo Group's EUR 70–80 million hub combines a 50,000-tonne plastic recycling plant with an 8,000-tonne biocomposite facility. The company targets demanding automotive, packaging and electronics applications.
Masterpress has commissioned a pouch packaging line at its Białystok plant. The company will manufacture pouches and bags from mono-layer PE structures and high-barrier materials containing more than 90% paper.
PPWR is shifting value in plastics recycling from recovered volume to verified quality. Demand for traceable, high-purity recyclates is linking sorting performance, feedstock quality and packaging design more closely.
Investments at Borouge International's German and Austrian sites will add nearly 9 kt of recycled mixed polyolefins and up to 5 kt of recycled polyethylene to annual capacity. The new lines are expected to start operating in 2027.
Arburg will present standalone robotic systems at Fakuma 2026. The solutions can operate independently of injection moulding machines and can be integrated into new production lines or retrofitted to existing systems.
Frank Bamberg has joined Sanner Group as Chief Operating Officer. He will oversee the development of the company’s international production network and manufacturing readiness for pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices.
Südpack has commissioned a high-performance flexographic printing system at its competence centre in Kłobuck, Poland. The investment expands automation, digital connectivity and production flexibility for flexible packaging.
Knauf Industries is reviewing four decades of development in EPS and EPP moulding and thermoplastics injection moulding. The company also reports on measures to reduce its carbon footprint, improve safety and develop solutions supporting circularity.
At Cibus Tec 2026, Sidel will present the RoboAccess_Pal S palletising system and solutions for complete packaging lines. The unit handles packs weighing up to 25 kg at a rate of up to 12 cycles per minute.
Klöckner Pentaplast received two Recoup awards for kp Elite Nova, a lightweight mono-PET tray designed for modified atmosphere packaging. The tray can contain up to 100% post-consumer recycled PET.
Husky will present integrated injection molding technologies at Fakuma 2026, including machines, hot runners, mold control, packaging and medical systems, molds, and production support services.
Alpla will open a 13,000 m² plant in North Las Vegas in spring 2027. The facility will produce plastic bottles by extrusion blow moulding and expand the company's capacity in the western United States.
Ecomondo 2026 will host more than 70 events, conferences and workshops covering resource efficiency, plastics, packaging, textiles, bioeconomy, water, finance and regulation. The 29th edition will take place from 3 to 6 November at Rimini Expo Centre.