European converters looks to niche growth
Although the European labels industry has returned to pre-crisis growth levels, converters must plan for continued innovation in the face of rising materials prices and generational change.
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Borealis and Borouge to demonstrate how polyolefin innovations benefit new applications at Interplastica 2012
Borealis and Borouge, leading providers of innovative plastics solutions, will highlight their latest developments across a broad range of applications and end-user industries at Interplastica 2012, the leading platform for plastic and rubber technology in Russia, from January 24-27 in Moscow.
Energy-saving packaging - for sustainable industry
Sustainability is becoming a major issue for more and more packaging companies. These companies use ecologically optimised value chains, but do so not primarily in order to adhere to legal regulations, but above all because they have recognised the economic relevance of being environmentally active.
Revenue growth expectations in the packaging industry
According to ICD Research across the packaging industry, 59% of respondents are more optimistic about revenue growth for their company over the next 12 months.
Greiner Packaging continues to enlarge its technological offer in the UK
Greiner Packaging continues to enlarge its technological offer in the UK On the new injection stretch blow molding machine in Northern Ireland, bottles for sauces and dressings are being manufactured for Rich Sauces.
Innovation stacks up for RPC
A radical stacking pack design from RPC Containers Rushden is boosting both in-store presence and usability for Cuprinol Sprayable Fence Paint.
PakNatura from Sealed Air
Sealed Air, a world leader in packaging solutions, has launched PakNatural™ loose fill, a protective packaging product made from 95 percent non-food based renewable materials.
Heat resistant biopolymers launched in North America
FKuR Plastics Corp. is launching several heat resistant biopolymers with the brand name Biograde. Developed particularly for technical applications, Biograde can be processed on conventional plastics processing machines without the need for modifications.
Sundown hits the market in packaging made of green plastic
The new bottles made from renewable raw material are already available at drug stores and supermarkets.
New twist on perfume bottle with DuPont overmoulding material
DuPont’s Surlyn thermoplastic alloy has been overmoulded on a glass perfume bottle for a novel aesthetic effect, and improved protection against damage or breakage.
Interview with Friedbert Klefenz, President of Bosch Packaging Technology
Friedbert Klefenz, President of Bosch Packaging Technology, highlights the company’s 150 years of packaging experience, current and future challenges, and why he supports the FAO’s Save Food initiative.
Sanner expands its activity in Asia
Company enlarges plant in China and opens new sales office in Indonesia.
Glass packaging growth sheds light on bright future
Glass packaging production volumes in Europe grew by 4.7% in the first half 2011 according to data published today by the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE). The growth builds on increased production already recorded in 2010.
la Cup2 - new food container launched by RPC Group
RPC Barrier Containers is manufacturing a unique concept in ready to eat and on the go food packaging.
Sealed Air increases packaging speed and accuracy with Quick Shot
Sealed Air, a world leading provider of protective packaging solutions, has launched its innovative new delivery solution to enable operators to increase packaging productivity with less effort.
New packaging protects high molecular weight powder from oxidation
Now a new plastic film gives even better protection to Luvitec high molecular weight powders from penetrating oxygen from the air.
Box Pouch capabilities add to Ampac’s offerings
Ampac, a global leader in the retail, food, pet food, and medical packaging markets, has added Box Pouch capabilities with a variety of options to its product offerings.
Amcor E-Close receives prestigious Scanstar packaging award
Amcor E-Close was recognized for its latest innovation in easy to open and re-seal solutions for fresh applications when it recently received an award from Scanstar, the famous competition organized each year by the Scandinavian Packaging Association.
Self-Adhesive Labels: the functional advantages for transport and logistics applications
For the warehouse or transport manager, a self-adhesive label can create a multi-functional solution that will both simplify accurate workflow and product throughput using the most advanced 21st-century systems, and provide an invaluable additional level of product authentication, to protect both the consumer and the brand.
Borealis and Borouge in Slovenia
Borealis and Borouge have presented Bormed application and processer benefits at healthcare seminar in Slovenia.
Green Paper on packaging and sustainability
A Green Paper resulting from a broad stakeholder consultation on the topic of Packaging and Sustainability has been published by EUROPEN.
Plastic packaging: excellent choice for the environmental
Plastic packaging is not only practical, efficient, inexpensive and safe, but replacing it by alternative material would have a severe negative impact for the economy and the environment – informas PlasticsEurope.
New Borsoft PP
New Borsoft PP grade makes squeezable tube innovation a reality for cosmetics packaging.
Eastman Chemical expands medical polymer portfolio
Eastman Chemical Company announced it will expand its portfolio of Eastman Medical Polymers with the launch of Eastman Tritan copolyester MP100 for rigid medical packaging in the European market.
Interactive functionality integrated onto existing range of label films
Innovia Films and PragmatIC Printing have successfully integrated printed electronic functionality onto Innovia Films' Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) label substrates.
Sanner successfully certified to ISO 15378
Sanner GmbH, a manufacturer of plastic packaging components for pharmaceutical, medical and healthcare products, has successfully completed certification according to DIN EN ISO 15378:2007 quality standards at its Bensheim plant.
Sanner presents a wide range of test strip packaging
The international pharmaceutical industry Sanner GmbH launches on the market a complete portfolio of test strip packaging available in a choice of sizes and designs.
Avery Dennison solves secondary labeling challenges of blood handling
New Plasma Bag Label provides 100% adhesion on frozen blood-plasma bags.
Berlin Packaging introduces America’s first molded fiber bottle
Berlin Packaging, a leading full-service supplier of rigid packaging, today announced it will be a primary stocking supplier for the eco.bottle, America’s first molded fiber bottle.
Amcor offers renewable packaging materials solution for the coffee market
Three ply laminate based on renewably sourced materials produced and converted by Amcor.
Dow expands manufacturing of chip packaging materials
Dow announced few days ago that construction is underway in Cheonan, Korea for a new manufacturing and testing facility for metallization materials used in advanced chip packaging. The new capacity adds to the manufacturing infrastructure currently in place at other global Dow sites.
SABIC PP helps to achieve important cuts in materials usage
A new meat tray from a well-known European packaging thermoforming company is 20% lighter than its predecessor, thanks in part to a high performance polypropylene from SABIC.
Sabic’s latest polypropylenes at Fakuma
Visitors to this year’s Fakuma plastics exhibition will have an opportunity to see several of SABIC’s latest polypropylenes running on different injection moulding machines of its machine manufacturing partners, producing thin-walled packaging and medical components. The grades presented at Fakuma are supplied on a global scale from our facilities in Europe, Saudi Arabia and Asia.
Klöckner Pentaplast introduces ultra high barrier film
The Pentapharm® film product line has been extended to include Pentapharm® ACLAR® PA600/02 barrier films for pharmaceutical packaging applications. Pentapharm® ACLAR® PA600/02 film is a two-layer (PVC/ACLAR®) laminated film that provides the highest moisture barrier available in the Pentapharm® ACLAR® product line. Pentapharm® ACLAR® films are offered globally and manufactured throughout the worldwide network of Klöckner Pentaplast production facilities.
Mastrad introduces multi-level steam cooker made with copolyester
International kitchenware manufacturer Mastrad utilizes the combination of heat resistance, clarity and dishwasher durability of Eastman Tritan copolyester for the multi-level steam cooker.
Amcor unveils round wide mouth PET jar for food packaging
Amcor Rigid Plastics, the world’s leading producer of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) packaging, is ready to unseat glass as the dominant material in 24oz wide mouth food containers.