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At interpack 2026, Sidel will present complete production lines and new robotic solutions for beverages, food, home care and personal care, focused on increasing efficiency and flexibility while reducing downtime.
Lightweight, recyclable packaging is gaining importance in the wine segment. The example of the Nordic market and PET bottles with high recycled content shows that such solutions can facilitate access to new consumer groups and reduce the carbon footprint.
At interpack in Düsseldorf, the KHS Group will present integrated solutions from packaging to complete lines, including the Innopack Kisters Advanced machine with the new resource-saving BottleClip cardboard handle and the innovative PET bottles KHS Supreme and KHS Premium Lite.
Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf will showcase a wide range of packaging solutions for the non-food sector, with a strong focus on plastic reduction, materials engineering, automation and recycling. Manufacturers will present both new packaging concepts and machinery technologies.
Polyplastics, Colgate-Palmolive and PTI have developed a new ISBM technology for manufacturing HDPE bottles, enabling significant weight reduction and shorter production cycles while maintaining hot-fill capability.
The European Commission has adopted a delegated act exempting pallet wrapping films and straps from the 100% reuse obligation in certain domestic and intra-group applications. However, EuPF notes that the lack of an exemption for cross-border transport leaves a key reuse target unresolved.
Husky's HyCAP SecuRE+ technology enables the use of PET caps for PET bottles, simplifying the material composition of beverage packaging and improving its recyclability, without the need to modify bottle design.
At the Chinaplas trade fair in Shanghai, Dr. Boy will present BOY XS E and BOY 25 E injection moulding machines in applications for precise medical products, including resorbable implants and components of drug delivery systems.
At Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026, Coveris will present its approach to closing the plastics loop based on complementary use of mechanical, chemical and solvent-based recycling and on collaboration across the entire value chain.
Herbold Meckesheim will deliver a second, technically identical PET bottle washing line for Turkish company Doğa PET, enabling the recycler to double its capacity at the Kırklareli plant to 200 tons of rPET per day.
From 27–29 May 2026, the Finat European Label Forum 2026 will bring together owners and managers of label printing companies and technology suppliers, focusing on knowledge exchange, market analysis and network building in the label industry.
Sidel is launching the Swing Evo tunnel pasteurizer, based on a modular design and counter-current media flow, engineered to reduce energy and water consumption while maintaining pasteurization parameters for beer in glass bottles and cans.
At Metpack 2026, Henkel Adhesive Technologies will present digital process control systems and new materials for can manufacturing, aimed at increasing line efficiency, safety and sustainability in the metal packaging sector.
Innovia Films is launching P2G, a clear high gas transmission BOPP film designed for fresh produce packaging, including pre-prepared vegetables, and recyclable in the PP waste stream.
The KHS Group is introducing the KHS Supreme system that uses Plasmax barrier technology to protect oxygen-sensitive beverages such as tea while maintaining full recyclability of PET bottles, including rPET.
Since 2015, Rondo Plast of the Polykemi Group has been regularly purchasing PP and PE production scrap from Modulpac’s manufacturing of caps, jars and lids. The cooperation shows how effective scrap management can enhance plastics circularity.
At JEC World 2026, ENGEL will present a fully automated, scalable process for series production of thermoplastic composite rotor blades for drones, based on tape-sandwich injection moulding technology. The solution combines high strength, noise reduction and recyclability.
The Save Food Initiative is officially deepening its cooperation with UNIDO and the World Packaging Organisation, strengthening the role of packaging, processing and industrial innovation in the global fight against food loss and waste. A key platform for presenting these activities will be interpack 2026.
At CFIA 2026 in Rennes, Sidel will present integrated solutions for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging, focusing on line efficiency, product quality and sustainability for the food industry.
At Warsaw Pack Expo 2026, the adapa Group will present flexible packaging solutions made of mono-PE, mono-PP and paper, designed for recycling in the context of upcoming PPWR requirements.
Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, is rapidly developing its plastics market with a focus on sustainable packaging and lightweight components for the automotive sector. EPR regulations and investments in new production capacities are accelerating the transition towards a circular economy.
Clariant has obtained European Commission approval for renewable rice bran wax-based additives for plastics intended for food contact, strengthening their position as a regulatory-compliant alternative to traditional montan waxes in packaging applications.
At interpack 2026, three halls will be dedicated to processing and packaging technologies for confectionery and baked goods. Sustainable materials, flexible machinery and digital solutions for the confectionery market will be in the spotlight.
Sidel received two SEAL Business Sustainability Awards 2026 for its EvoBLOW Laser blow-moulding system and SWING Evo tunnel pasteurizer, awarded in the Sustainable Innovation Award and Sustainable Product Award categories respectively.
MAAG Group and Sikora will present an integrated portfolio of equipment for polymer processing, recycling, and measuring and inspection systems for pipes, hoses, and granules at Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai.
From 12 to 16 October 2026, the 30th edition of the Fakuma trade fair will take place in Friedrichshafen, presenting the full spectrum of plastics processing technologies. The event focuses on practical solutions, sustainable development and digitalisation.
Südpack offers SKINPro and Multifol Extreme films designed specifically for fish and seafood packaging. These solutions combine high product protection, extended shelf life and efficient material use in skin, MAP and vacuum technologies.
Amcor has launched the Mocha standard plastic bottle for the beauty and personal care sector, offering extensive customization options, three sizes and a low minimum order quantity.
Hosokawa Alpine introduces a newly developed granulate intake unit for extruders, integrating slide valves and a metal separator. The solution simplifies operation, reduces dust contamination and supports consistent film quality.
During the 11th edition of Warsaw Pack 2026, the packaging industry and plastics processing sector will focus on packaging technologies and upcoming PPWR and EPR regulations, analysing their impact on packaging design and production.
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Brückner Maschinenbau will present its latest biaxial film stretching lines, covering solutions for packaging films, battery separators, capacitor films and specialty high-temperature plastics.
Amcor is expanding its portfolio of thermoformed packaging for the ready-meal and dairy sectors, responding to growing demand for solutions that extend product shelf life, enable recycling and support brand image.
Stadler has completed the reconstruction of the Sortierkontor Nord plant in Bremen after two fires in 2022. The modernised lightweight packaging sorting facility offers enhanced fire safety, a higher level of automation and readiness for automated battery extraction.
Mondi and Prymat are implementing an ultra-high barrier paper packaging based on FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate, designed to reduce carbon footprint and enable recycling while maintaining protection of aromatic spices.
Petcore Europe has opened registration for the Thermoforms 2026 conference, to be held on 18–19 June 2026 in Valencia, focusing on practical aspects of PET tray recycling and compliance with PPWR requirements.
PAGEV and Certiloop have signed a strategic cooperation protocol aimed at ensuring that Turkish plastic packaging producers comply with the PPWR, reducing costs related to the plastic tax and strengthening export competitiveness in EU markets.