KHS receives its first gold medal in the EcoVadis rating system
Sound sustainability credentials: KHS aiming for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045
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Colines at Plast Milan 2023
Colines full "firepower" on show for the upcoming Plast Milan 2023
Climate protection: Krones clearly sets out all relevant information
The Krones Public Carbon Transition Plan was published on 26 July 2023.
The new generation of recyclable plastic films
ERG S.A. has invested in a modern 7-layer blown film line with inline MDO from Hosokawa Alpine
Packaging specialist Alpla launches new Alplarecycling brand
Investment in the circular economy - production capacity doubled since 2021.
ST BlowMoulding at Plast 2023
After the forced stop due to the pandemic, STBlowMoulding is ready to come back to Plast exhibition at Fiera Milano Rho fromthe 5th to the 8th of September.
PE, PP prices slide further in Poland
The situation has been unclear in the Polish polyolefin market in the first week of July. Traders have informed that converters are actively asking for quotes, but few of them are buying the commodities. Converters of polypropylene, its copolymers in particular, are the most active.
54,000 tonnes of rPET per year: Alpla expands recycling plant in Poland
Alpla is continuing the global expansion of its circular economy with the expansion of its recycling plant in Radomsko (Poland). The internationally active packaging and recycling specialist is investing around eight million euros in the third extrusion line at the site.
After the Storm collection from Ampacet captures the vibrant shades of resilience
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, introduces After the Storm, a collection of vibrant hues reminiscent of the fleeting moments between a storm and rebuilding.
Amaplast annual Member Assembly highlights
The general Assembly of Amaplast appointed as Chairman for the two-year term 2023-2025 Mr Massimo Margaglione (GEFIT spa, injection moulds). Elected as Vice-Chairmen of the Association: Gabriele Caccia (SYNCRO srl, feeding/metering equipment and control devices) and Ms Barbara Ulcelli (IMG srl, injection moulding machines).
Ampacet receives Cotrep technical notice for new generation NIR-sortable REC-NIR-Black solutions
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has obtained Cotrep technical notice for its new generation NIR-sortable masterbatch solutions.
Ampacet introduces AA Scavenger for PET and rPET bottles
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced AA Scavenger 0846, an additive designed to reduce the level of acetaldehyde in PET and rPET bottles and preserve the organoleptic properties of water.
Krones joins econsense
Krones joins econsense: Major boost to the German economy sustainability network
Krones.digital is growing internationally
• In 2022, Krones.digital was established as a community spanning departments and disciplines internationally. • The aim in building it was to bring together all of the resources for digital innovation and automation across the group to collaborate on software solutions. • And now, another Krones.digital site, in Bengaluru, India, was established.
Interpack delights the global processing and packaging industry
For those in the product packaging and processing business there was only one "place to be" from 4 to 10 May: interpack in Düsseldorf.
Borealis showcases a new PP monomaterial pouch
Monomaterial pouch containing over 95% polypropylene (PP) helps producers and brand owners fulfil stringent Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) guidelines.
Mauser Packaging Solutions opens new reconditioning site in Poland
Investments in Gliwice, Poland, expand product offering to support growing demand for sustainable packaging in the region.
Südpack Medica’s recyclable blister concept - for added sustainability
Companies in the pharmaceutical, medical goods and life science industries are currently evaluating the packaging concepts that are used for their products.
Sacmi leads Europe’s transition to green rigid packaging.
Sacmi’s goal: to provide customers with profitable ‘green transition’ solutions, such as the ready-to-market products and technologies on show in Düsseldorf.
Sacmi at Chinaplas 2023
Sacmi at Chinaplas 2023: raw material and energy savings, ‘smart vision’ inspection
Ampacet Gastop-Flex named Plastics Recycling Awards Europe finalist
Ampacet Gastop-Flex has been named a Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023 finalist in the category of Product Technology Innovation of the Year.
Flexible production with faster neck changes on the stretch blow molder
Whereas in the past only one category of product was usually run on aseptic lines, bottlers of sensitive beverages now face an ever-growing demand for flexibility.
GEA opens state-of-the-art Technology Center in Wallau/Germany
GEA opened the doors of its new 1500-sqm Technology Center (XLAB) in Biedenkopf-Wallau for the first time on March 20. From now on, the new XLAB will be available to customers for product testing and training.
Husky exhibits at Plástico Brasil 2023
Husky returns to Plástico Brasil to demonstrate its range of technologies, solutions and services delivering local support and global expertise
The largest anywhere in Switzerland: Utz commissions KraussMaffei MX 4000
MX 4000-75000 for stack and multi-cavity molds Products up to 50 kilograms in weight Recycling: APCplus creates more leeway for material purchasing Delivering the heavyweight on 22 trucks
FCS at Chinaplas 2023
FCS is bringing its new molding machines to Shenzhen showground with the key to smart manufacturing.
2022 Impact Report Highlights How Berry Global Drives Meaningful ESG Progress
The company is on track to exceed its 2025 goal to reduce operational emissions by 25%
Formnext powers ahead at the start of the year and offers year-round content
Formnext has hit the ground running in 2023 with the highest number of registrations to date. By the end of February, more than 550 companies had signed up to attend the world's leading trade show for AM technologies and next-generation manufacturing; 62% of them from outside Germany.
The first French value chain for advanced recycling of plastic film
TotalEnergies and Paprec, leader in plastic recycling in France, have signed a long-term commercial agreement to develop a French value chain for advanced recycling of plastic film wastes.
Alpla and Inden Pharma form joint venture
Specialists in pharmaceutical packaging combine expertise and increase capacities.
Nova Chemicals commercializes first Syndigo FDA-compliant mechanically recycled polyethylene
Nova Chemicals Corporation, a leading supplier of polyethylene (PE) for food packaging, announced today that it delivered a commercialized FDA-compliant high-density recycled polyethylene (rPE) resin to market.
Toyo Ink Group to feature packaging solutions for enhanced sustainability at interpack
Toyo Ink Co., Ltd., Toyo Printing Inks Inc. and Toyo Ink Europe, N.V., all member companies of the Toyo Ink Group of Japan, will be jointly exhibiting at interpack 2023.
NPE2024 sets new record
NPE2024: The Plastics Show, the global platform for innovation in plastics, has sold 1,024,462 sq. ft of exhibit space at this year’s in-person Space Draw event - a new record high with 982,000 sq. ft. sold in 2018.
Sulapac Luxe - a new sustainable material for luxury fragrance caps
An award-winning material innovation startup, Sulapac, has launched Sulapac Luxe, a new bio-based material ideal for substituting hard plastics, including ABS, as part of its expanded portfolio for cosmetics and beauty packaging.
Constantia Flexibles signs agreement to acquire Drukpol Flexo
Constantia Flexibles, the third largest producer of flexible packaging worldwide, has signed an agreement to acquire the Polish company Drukpol Flexo.