Cosmetic sector reaches out to men
Increasingly, cosmetics manufacturers are discovering the male market. Target group-specific packaging design is intended to encourage men to buy personal care products.
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Kraiburg TPE supplies compound for innovative cosmetics dispenser
With a chemically resistant and soft-touch thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) made by Kraiburg TPE, the product developers at Coradin, a French injection molder, have redefined the way liquid cosmetics are dosed and prepared.
Biesterfeld acquires distribution rights from DuPont for Selar PA polyamide
Biesterfeld will take over the distribution of DuPont's product Selar PA 3426R from the 1 October 2019. This new agreement applies to the entire EMEA area and, since June 2019, also for Brazil.
KHS to exhibit smart beverage filling systems
Smart systems which save energy and resources: from November 12 to 14, 2019, KHS is exhibiting intelligent beverage filling technologies at the BrauBeviale trade show in Nuremberg, Germany.
Südpack Group appoints a new management spokesperson
Südpack Verpackungen GmbH & Co. KG has appointed a new management spokesperson: as of 9th September 2019, Erik Bouts will take over from the previous spokesperson and managing partner, Johannes Remmele.
Borealis and Mondi create recyclable, polypropylene-based food packaging
Breakthrough Borealis innovation is a viable and more sustainable alternative to non-recyclable packaging for meat and dairy products
Expanded collaboration between dfv Mediengruppe and NürnbergMesse
Following the successful launch of the joint content platform packaging-360.com at FachPack in September 2018, work has continued between the two partners - dfv Mediengruppe and NürnbergMesse – to expand their collaboration.
Eco-friendly packaging with KOCH cyclePac
This year FachPack celebrates its 40th anniversary. The key theme for 2019 is environmentally friendly packaging. KOCH Pac-Systeme is also celebrating 50 years of tradition, motivation and innovation.
New lightweight PET bottles for craft beer in Brazil
Amcor has adapted its leading-edge design technology to develop the first polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles for pasteurized beer in Brazil.
Reduce, Recycle, Replace: Südpack at the FachPack 2019
Using less material, improving recyclability, and employing renewable raw materials: at this year’s FachPack, Südpack Verpackungen GmbH & Co.
"The circular economy". Is color still in?
Does “Circular Economy” like color? How can we make color compatible with “Circular Economy”?
Coding and marking: A key component of smart factories
Industrial “Made in Germany” inkjet printers from Leibinger at the FachPack.
"Enjoy Innovation": Wittmann Battenfeld at K 2019
At the K 2019 in Düsseldorf, Wittmann Battenfeld will exhibit its products and applications under the motto “Enjoy Innovation” for the first time in hall 15 at booth C06.
StePac: Taking broccoli packaging out of the ice age
Xtend bulk packaging brings food safety and environmental rewards for fresh broccoli and other vegetables.
Multilayer packaging: innovative and sustainable
BASF, Borealis, Südpack and Zott present prototypes of food packaging made from 100% recycled material
35 years and counting for KM Packaging
KM Packaging, a leading global supplier of flexible packaging and lidding films, will celebrate its 35th anniversary in August.
Armenian bottler grows with KHS technology
Armenia's biggest mineral water spring continues to grow. With the help of KHS the Jermuk Group CJSC has expanded its PET and glass bottle water bottling capacity and is now able to react more quickly to the growing demands of the domestic and international markets.
FachPack 2019: Extensive supporting programme
FachPack, the European trade fair for packaging, processes and technology, will open its doors on 24 September 2019. About 1,600 exhibitors will be on hand in 12 exhibition halls to show their innovations to an expected 45,000 trade visitors.
Charbonneaux-Brabant to install a Sidel complete PET line
The rising demand for white vinegar has led Charbonneaux-Brabant, a key player in the packaging of condiments and seasonings, to install a Sidel complete PET line in their new production plant in Vauvert, in the South of France.
FachPack 2019: Focus on "environmentally friendly packaging"
Packaging industry demonstrates innovative solutions and discusses new approaches.
Speedy one-stop solution for chewing gum
Two RPC Divisions have collaborated to provide a fast-to-market bottle and closure solution for one of the world’s leading confectionery, food and beverage companies.
Efficient packaging production
In mid-April, more than 80 attendees accepted their invitation to the 2019 ENGEL Packaging Day in Shanghai.
Ampacet black masterbatch designed for NIR technologies
Ampacet has developed carbon black-free masterbatch solutions that can help to significantly reduce the carbon footprint by providing a second life for black plastic packaging.
Yili China invests in two Sidel dry aseptic PET lines
China’s leading dairy brand, Yili, showed strong belief in PET packaging for liquid dairy by investing and recently installing two aseptic complete PET packaging lines, including the Sidel Aseptic Combi Predis with its unique dry preform sterilisation technology.
Working for clean oceans - Keep plastic in a closed loop
The figures are nothing short of alarming. By 2050 plastic will outweigh fish in the world's oceans if every year another nine million tons of plastic trash find their way to the sea via unsecured landfills and rivers.
Ampacet Safari White PET masterbatch protects dairy products from photodegradation
Ampacet has introduced Safari White PET masterbatch 7100177-E, designed to protect packaged dairy products from photodegradation by imparting a high level of opacity while dramatically reducing mineral loading.
Portfolio expansion for Kosme’s stretch-blow-moulder
Kosme is now expanding its portfolio to include two new systems for the small output range: the rotary machines KSB 3R Compact and 4R Compact.
Sidel’s Beijing plant celebrates its 10th anniversary
On March 20th, Sidel celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Beijing plant via a ceremony involving long-term partners, industry associations and customers.
FreshSafe PET from KHS
FreshSafe PET from KHS: Association of Plastic Recyclers recognizes recyclability achievement.
Digitization and ideas for the future at KHS
Industry pioneers such as Lorenz Adalbert Enzinger and Theo Seitz bear witness to the long tradition research and development enjoys at KHS.
Amut Group brings new technologies at Chinaplas
On the occasion of the 33rd edition of one of the most influential exhibitions in the world Amut Group will be introducing the technologies lately developed by each Division. Chinaplas will be held at Guangzhou from the 21st to the 24th of May.
New Sidel Group CEO appointed
The Tetra Laval Group Board has appointed Ms Monica Gimre, President & CEO of Sidel Group effective July 1, 2019.
Südpack presents the new Smart Peel
Südpack Verpackungen GmbH & Co. KG is launching the Smart Peel, a new top film that offers impressive performance when it comes to safety and convenience.
ENGEL at Plastimagen 2019
At Plastimagen 2019 the all-electric injection moulding machine will be demonstrating its high performance under genuine production conditions. An e-cap 740/160 with 1,600 kN clamping force will be producing 28 mm PCO 1881 caps for carbonated soft drinks (CSD).
TriVision’s vision systems at Warsaw Pack for the first time
TriVision - Danish company delivering vision technology solutions for the production industry - will present its offer for the first time in Poland.
Chinaplas 2019 outlining a bright future for the packaging industry
Chinaplas, now on a par with K Show in Germany, will return to the China Import and Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou and run from May 21 to May 24, 2019.