A beverage sector in flux works on sustainable bottle concepts for the future
No other issue is currently of greater concern to drinks manufacturers than the choice of material for bottles.
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Plastics Recycling Show Europe goes Virtual from 9 to 11 December 2020
Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) will now run as a virtual event from 9 to 11 December 2020. Virginijus Sinkevičius, Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries at the European Commission will deliver the opening keynote address.
SABIC and Schwarz Group embark on pilot project
SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has embarked on a pilot project with Schwarz Group, Europe’s largest retail store operator, for the use of transparent film bags made from certified circular polyethylene (PE) in vegetable packaging.
Südpack opens new site in Erolzheim
In a frame adapted to the current situation the opening of the new Südpack production site in Erolzheim was celebrated on 6 October 2020 after two years of construction.
O-I Glass and Krones AG sign Collaboration Agreement
O-I Glass, Inc. and Germany’s Krones AG signed a strategic collaboration agreement that aims to elevate glass by innovating together and to jointly create solutions for the growing glass market.
SABIC and ELC announce collaboration to unveil the first premium brand packaging tube
SABIC announced its collaboration with The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC), global skincare brand Origins Natural Resources Inc. and beauty packaging manufacturer Albéa for the upcoming 2021 market debut of an advanced beauty tube pack for Origins.
STADLER celebrates the production of the 1000th ballistic separator
STADLER has reached an impressive milestone with the production of its 1,000th ballistic separator. The machine was purchased by Vaersa, a company providing waste management and remediation activities in the Valencia region, in Spain.
Syntegon goes live at Pack Expo Connects 2020
Since the in-person Pack Expo International and Healthcare Packaging EXPO have been cancelled, the process and packaging technology specialist Syntegon is presenting its latest solutions at the virtually-hosted Pack Expo Connects from November 9 to 13, 2020.
SABIC launches innovative TF-BOPE film for frozen food packaging
SABIC, a global leader in diversified chemicals, has launched a sustainable packaging solution for frozen food which combines a new polyethylene (PE) grade with innovative film production technology.
Mandatory deposit on containers in Germany: no more exceptions
The Bundesrat (upper house of German parliament) recently voted in favor of extending the mandatory deposit on containers to cover all non-returnable plastic bottles and beverage cans.
Irplast joins Sabic's Trucircle initiative
Irplast, known for its advanced LISIM stretching technology applied to BOPP that is done in one step compared to the standard two-step process, has always focused on sustainability with important investments to reduce thickness and to save raw materials and energy.
A change of leadership at interpack
Thomas Dohse (50) has been the new leader of interpack in his capacity as Project Director since the start of September. He follows Bernd Jablonowski, who rose to the Managing Board of Messe Düsseldorf as an Executive Director.
Reifenhäuser joins cross-value chain initiative for smart packaging recycling in the EU
Plastic extrusion technology specialist Reifenhäuser has joined the cross-value chain initiative Digital Watermarks. The project – also known in the industry as HolyGrail 2.0 – was presented to the public today.
Designing circular plastic packaging with RecyClass
Reversing the status quo in the waste management practices of plastic packaging by making them recyclable remains one of the key challenges.
German Packaging Award 2020: Krones wins in the “Sustainability” category
With the “3 Circles” bottle, all of the individual elements and the entire lifecycle were designed to be sustainable. It is made one-hundred percent out of recycled PET and it itself can be completely recycled again after use.
Packaging suppliers are mastering change
Packaging is one of the most effective ways of communicating with customers. Not only does it say something about the content, but increasingly it also speaks for itself and its environmental impact.
Sidel celebrates three years of FDA validation for its Aseptic Combi Predis
In 2017, the Sidel Aseptic Combi Predis blow fill seal filler was validated by the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for low acid products sold in the US - an industry first.
KHS and Ferrum further expand their long-standing cooperation
The KHS Group and Ferrum AG are intensifying their longstanding cooperation. Pending approval from antitrust authorities, KHS GmbH will be acquiring a stake in Ferrum Packaging AG.
Addiplast Group: New range of Addibio Renew natural fibers and biopolymers
Addiplast Group expands its engineering plastics range with its Addibio Renew range of natural fibers and biopolymers.
Magnum launches tubs made using certified circular polypropylene from Sabic
Magnum, the world’s favorite ice cream brand, has today announced the roll out of more than 7 million ice cream tubs made with certified circular polypropylene from Sabic’s Trucircle initiative that uses feedstock made from recycling used, mixed plastic.
KHS and Martens realize sustainable packaging for German food store chain
With its current project the KHS Group is again addressing precisely this issue: together with traditional Martens Brewery in Belgium the turnkey supplier has made the portfolio for a German food store chain more sustainable.
Expertise for the resource-saving and flexible filling of sensitive products
First linear InnoPET BloFill ABF aseptic block from KHS satisfies current dairy requirements
Master Kong’s aseptic PET lines’ improved with Sidel’s maintenance services
In 2019, Master Kong beverage (Master Kong) in China opted to sign a two-year fixed price maintenance contract with Sidel for four of their aseptic complete PET lines producing ready-to-drink (RTD) teas in their plants in Langfang and Baotou.
KHS and Alpla Group develop returnable PET bottle
“Reduce, reuse, recycle”: for the KHS Group these three pillars of sustainability are a composite part of its corporate philosophy. The manufacturer of filling and packaging technology consistently focuses on resource-saving, recycling-friendly systems and solutions.
Smart load carriers for transparent logistics
As the digital transformation process advances, load carriers and transport packaging are also becoming increasingly smarter. They are evolving from mere transport containers to cyber-physical objects that communicate with superordinate IT systems.
Invercote awarded Platinum
Iggesund Paperboard’s mill in Iggesund Sweden, where the leading paperboard brand Invercote is made, has been awarded the Platinum level by the international assessment company EcoVadis.
Focus on the Central European plastics industry
The expected boom in industrial production has fallen short. The low point of industrial production in April was followed by a slow increase in production in May.
Südpack to invest in India
Südpack has entered a Joint Venture with Kamakshi Flexiprints Pvt. Ltd., one of the leading producers of printed flexible packaging materials in India based in Ahmedabad.
Kiilto and Woodly are planning to launch novel wood-based packages for consumer products
Kiilto, a manufacturer of chemical industry products and Woodly, a Finnish company that has developed a novel wood-based plastic, are working together to develop Woodly packages for domestic cleaning products manufactured by Kiilto.
Super Combi Compact: more performance, less space
Two years after the introduction of the Super Combi to the industry for compact lines’ solutions, today, Sidel presents a bolder, next-generation solution Super Combi Compact that, as indicated in its name, is even more compact.
Essentra launches ‘industry first’ recycled pet tear tape
Essentra Tapes has launched the first tear tape for flexible packaging to combine the sustainability of recycled polyester (rPET) alongside the benefits of easy-opening and brand enhancement.
Gutfried Organic chicken meat sausage in innovative packaging
Through strong collaboration, Zur Mühlen Group (Gutfried), BASF, SABIC and SÜDPACK are breaking new ground in packaging.
Clariant targets Asia with satin effect for high-end personal care packaging
Clariant color specialists have combined three colors from the ColorForward 2021 trend palette with a satin brushed-glass special effect in order to appeal to consumers in the booming Asian personal care market.
Sidel and Niche Cocoa team up to serve school children in Ghana
Niche Cocoa Industry, Ghana’s largest fully integrated cocoa processor, recently signed a deal with Sidel to advance into previously uncharted territory: beverage production.
PET recycling: towards a circular economy
PET is the most recycled plastic because of its multiple advantages over other types of plastic. First of all, it is a very inert polymer, which makes PET packaging ideal for storing food, as it has virtually no interaction with the contents.
Südpack presents innovative packaging concepts for minced meat
A new look for a kitchen classic from the refrigerated section: Südpack is launching two innovative packaging concepts for minced meat that do without bottom trays. What is more, the two concepts are mono-material packaging solutions based on PP.