FachPack 2024 is ready for the future
We talked to Heike Slotta, Executive Director Exhibitions at NürnbergMesse, about the status of preparations for the event in 2024.
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Building a circular economy in the packaging industry: progress and challenges in 2023
Once again this year, the subject of how to establish a circular economy has gained significant pace.
Krones to discontinue its digital container-decoration business
Although the group’s subsidiary Dekron GmbH has machines successfully up and running at various customers, this decision is the result of a careful review of our business strategy and the current market situation.
New packaging waste regulation draft could prove controversial
The latest draft of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) – which passed its plenary vote in the EU Parliament on Wednesday 22 November – brings further sweeping changes to the proposed legislation, some of which are likely to prove controversial.
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe entry deadline extended to 12 January 2024
Judging panel announced for 2024 awards
European Parliament discriminates plastics packaging
Last week, the European Parliament adopted its negotiating position on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) proposed last year by the European Commission.
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Laws for the circular economy
Join us on an exploratory journey into the world of the circular economy!
New mono-material packaging
Mondi and Skånemejerier collaborate to create new mono-material packaging for cheese. The new packaging is designed for recycling and replaces the previous solution not designed for recycling.
Husky at Plastimagen in Mexico
Husky returns to Plastimagen to demonstrate how its global support and local expertise enable innovative and sustainable packaging molding solutions
Husky returns to Gulfood Manufacturing 2023
Husky returns to Gulfood Manufacturing showcasing technologies, solutions and services enabling regional packaging producers to achieve sustainability and circularity
Ampacet introduces ProVital+ Permstat, medical-grade permanent antistatic masterbatch
Ampacet has introduced a non-migratory antistatic masterbatch specifically developed to provide immediate and permanent antistatic properties to polyolefin films used in pharmaceutical processes.
Krones at BrauBeviale 2023
With Brewnomic, the Freising team has set the industry standard for some time in order to make the brewing process energy self-sufficient and CO2 neutral and offers various concepts for energy recovery, residue recycling or process water saving.
Berry launches new lightweight tube closure solution
Berry Global has developed a lightweight tube closure solution that combines modern design and material versatility with a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Partnership built on trust
10 Years of Vadias, Lindner Washtech & Erema: A Partnership Built on Trust
Krones scoring highly in EcoVadis rating
Krones emerged with a gold medal in the latest EcoVadis sustainability rating.
Alpla becomes the majority owner of Paboco
Packaging specialist takes over shares from joint venture partner Billerud.
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R-Cycle presents first Software-as-a-Service solution for the application of Digital Product Passports
R-Cycle presents at Fakuma 2023 first Software-as-a-Service solution for the application of Digital Product Passports according to GS1 Germany Guideline "Circular Plastics Traceability".
Berry launches range of premium quality reusable cups
Berry Global has introduced a new range of upmarket reusable plastic cups for the foodservice industry, to meet increasing demand for alternative solutions to single-use packaging.
Social responsibility is part of Südpack’s DNA
Social responsibility along the entire value chain including the observance of human rights is fundamental to Südpack - and is firmly anchored as a central pillar of its corporate strategy.
CEE Recycling Round Table
During the Central European Plastics Meeting in Budapest, the "CEE Recycling Round Table" meeting took place - for plastics recyclers from Central Europe.
Stadler installs hybrid MSW and Packaging sorting plant
STADLER Selecciona S.L.U. (a subsidiary of STADLER Anlagenbau GmbH) has completed the installation of a new sorting plant at the Torija waste treatment centre. It is part of the Consortium for the Management of Urban Waste of the Province of Guadalajara, which covers a territory of 288 municipalities and 21 associations of municipalities.
Engel at Fakuma 2023
Focus on the essential: close-to-standard solutions with proven Engel technology
Exclusive presentation of all-electric series at Fakuma 2023
The company is showcasing options from the IntElect platform for processors of all s operating in every manufacturing sector, producing every application type.
Ampacet introduces Permslip 1409, low COF permanent slip masterbatch solution
Ampacet has introduced Permslip 1409, a non-migrating permanent slip solution for trouble-free flexible packaging conversion.
Berry demonstrating high performance packaging at Powtech 2023
Berry Global’s European flexible films division is demonstrating the capabilities of the latest versions of its high-performance NorDiVent form-fill-seal (FFS) film and proven Stretch Hood film at Powtech.
Growing markets, higher throughputs
The alliance with Coperion gives Herbold Meckesheim's growth more impetus and a stronger basis
Pinta brewery happy to be the official reseller for KeyKeg and UniKeg in Poland
Jakub Głuch, the Deputy Managing Director and R&D Manager for Pinta brewery in Wieprz, Poland, shares his happiness on becoming an official reseller for KeyKeg and UniKeg in Poland.
Beck Automation takes part in Interplas 2023 in Birmingham
Beck Automation will not only be presenting IML solutions for the non-food and food packaging industry, but will also be providing insights into the Medical-IML product and process area.
SABIC and SINOPEC announce commercial operation of PC Plant
SABIC and SINOPEC announced the commercial operation of a new polycarbonate (PC) plant at their 50-50 joint venture (JV) – SINOPEC SABIC Tianjin Petrochemical Co. Ltd. (SSTPC).
"Circular Plastics Traceability" drives standardized exchange of packaging data
The standardized exchange of product data is the basis for efficient and sustainable value chains. Digital product passports (DPPs) are the vehicle with which data can be transmitted across companies and products can be traced. R-Cycle is the digital product passport for plastic packaging, based on GS1 standards.
Ampacet introduces Organoleptic Preserver 1363 designed for polyolefin-based packaging
Ampacet has introduced a highly efficient additive designed to capture off-tasting components present in polyolefin packaging and protect products from off-tastes and unpleasant odors.
Polish polyolefin market tight
PE and PP supply has tightened in the Polish market this week. It was nearly impossible to get the material from polyolefin producers for two weeks prior to this one, and now it is getting increasingly more difficult to buy it from traders as well.
Lightweight but with a substantial effect
Krones wins German Packaging Prize in the “Sustainability” category
Innovative hot runner solutions for thin wall packaging
Thin wall packaging applications: Compact and efficient with the new stack mold system