Mondi continues to innovate with sustainable solutions
Mondi continues to innovate with sustainable solutions, with next generation of Bag-in-Box technical films.
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FachPack 2018 sets new records
FachPack 2018 brought about 45,000 trade visitors (2016: 41,014) to Nuremberg from 25 to 27 September to learn about innovations and trends in the packaging industry.
New Sigpack HML horizontal flow wrapping machine from Bosch
The new horizontal flow wrapping machine Sigpack HML from Bosch Packaging Technology, allows various medical technology products including pens and inhalers and more to be reliably hermetically packaged.
At Fakuma Beck Automation will be presenting a high-performance IML automation system
At Fakuma 2018 Beck Automation will be presenting a compact, high-performance IML automation system for yoghurt pots with a full wrap label. The trade fair exhibit is characterised by high speed, process stability and very high availability with short cycle times.
Mondi to showcase BarrierPack Recyclable at FachPack 2018
Mondi will highlight BarrierPack Recyclable, its fully recyclable plastic laminate for pre-made pouches and FFS roll stock, along with other innovative products targeting the ice cream, pet food, and food and beverages categories at the upcoming FachPack trade fair in Germany.
150 years - pioneer KHS celebrates its anniversary at BrauBeviale
Founded in 1868: at this year's BrauBeviale KHS will be celebrating its 150th birthday, further emphasizing its innovative strength.
Carlsberg supports more sustainable packaging with Snap Pack
Switching to the packaging solution Nature MultiPack is one of the Carlsberg Group's initiatives aligned to the new industry-leading sustainability program "Together Towards ZERO".
Mondi flexible packaging "leapfrogs" ahead in the recycling game
Mondi and Werner & Mertz are ready to release new, 100-percent recyclable pouch made of polyethylene.
KM Packaging puts sustainability with lidding solutions
KM Packaging, a leading global supplier of flexible packaging and lidding films, has harnessed its leading-edge KPeel range of advanced lidding film solutions to develop new, resource efficient, reduced-plastic packaging.
W&H chooses Xaar for digital printer for flexible packaging
Windmöller & Hölscher, leader in machinery for the manufacturing of flexible packaging, is developing its first digital, single-pass press for flexible packaging using Xaar 5601 printheads. The printhead was selected as a result of successful performance tests conducted over several months last year.
Alternative solution to vacuum metallization for rigid plastic applications
Ampacet, a premier global provider of specialized polymers, services and solutions, has introduced FauxFoilTM, innovative technology for molding applications that offers an alternative to costly vacuum metallization and provides a reflective, metallic gloss and shine in a single step.
Attractive supporting programme at FachPack 2018
FachPack, Europe's No. 1 trade fair for packaging, processing and technology, is much more than just an exhibition. Alongside the 1,500 exhibition booths, the more than 40,000 trade visitors can look forward to an attractive supporting programme with numerous presentations.
Ecolean new production facility in Sweden
Ecolean, a global producer of lightweight packaging solutions for liquid food, expands its business and acquires a 30,000 square meter piece of land in Landskrona, Sweden to establish a new production facility.
Debatin and Riba establish the DERIBA Group
The two traditional companies in the packaging industry - Anton Debatin GmbH and Riba GmbH - have now joined forces and established the DERIBA Group GmbH.
On the Road to Success: pacprocess India, indiapack and food pex India
The interpack alliance trade fairs pacprocess India, food pex India and indiapack are on the road to success: Spread over 19,000 square meters of exhibition space, 350 exhibitors are expected to attend, among them global players and market leaders.
Many Good Reasons for Liquid Dairy to Switch to PET Packaging
Acting in a competitive marketplace, typically impacted by low margins, liquid dairy manufacturers seek innovations to achieve product differentiation and a sustainable business. Guillaume Rolland, Vice President Sensitive Products at Sidel, shares his insights about the benefits of switching from liquid dairy production to BET bottles.
Logopak will present a special kind of primary labeling solution at FachPack
Efficient point of sale labeling, high cycle performance with millimeter-accurate application on a wide range of product packaging - this is Logopak. These special requirements are needed especially in the food industry.
Treofan sales European business to Jindal Films
M&C S.P.A., owner of Treofan Holdings GmbH, has sold its controlling stake in Treofan Europe to Jindal Films, an Indian film and label manufacturer.
Cast-laminating Line with 3 Sections for the Production of Barrier Film (PA-PE)
The brand new Amut Dolci Extrusion line, supplied to an European customer, will produce PA-PE film to be converted into vacuum pouches/envelopes or trays for sliced foodstuff.
British packaging manufacturer won over by barrier technology from Reifenhäuser CSC
The Reifenhäuser Cast Sheet Coating (CSC) business unit boasts outstanding process technology for plastics processing, which packaging manufacturers use to produce films with a reliable barrier effect - now Packaging manufacturer RPC Bebo Plastik also relies on Reifenhäuser CSC's.
European packaging industry under one roof
When FachPack, the European trade fair for packaging, processing and technology, opens its doors again for three days on 25 September 2018, 1,500 exhibitors will be waiting to present their products and innovations to industry professionals in the exhibition halls in Nuremberg.
Kiefel regroups its packaging activities
Following several acquisitions and steep organic growth in recent years, Kiefel GmbH, the Germany-based specialist for plastic film material processing machines, is announcing organizational changes in its packaging activities.
Maier Packaging lays the cornerstone for future success
With a ground-breaking ceremony on 25 July 2018, Maier Packaging GmbH laid the cornerstone for future success in the Optima Packaging Group. With the 3,000 sqm new construction, the company creates more space for further development and a modern work environment for the employees in the Bergen Community.
Poland tops growth league in Europe’s flexible packaging market
According to PCI Wood Mackenzie's, Poland continued to be the fastest growing major flexible packaging market in Europe in 2017, increasing by over 5% during the year.
W&H founds a new daughter company in Poland
Germany-based Windmöller & Hölscher, a family-owned supplier of machinery for film extrusion, printing and converting plastics, founded its own daughter company in Poland in June 2018.
Successful Innofill Can C: KHS implements additional machine size with greater capacity
It gives operators the technological innovations of the big machines and is convincing with its compact design and quick installation: with the Innofill Can C can filler KHS GmbH satisfies the demand of smaller breweries on the international market.
Filling and closing machine from Bosch honored with Red Dot Award
The filling and closing machine AFG 5000 from Bosch Packaging Technology recently received the internationally renowned "Red Dot Award" from the Design Zentrum Nordrhein-Westfalen in the category product design.
Honeycomb materials delivering performance and growth in packaging
The honeycomb structure is recognized as optimal in terms of material utilization for performance. A comparison of the different core structures used today in packaging confirms this view.
interplastica 2019 dates announced
The next edition of interplastica, 22ndt International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber, will take place at the Expocentr Krasnaya Presnya in Moscow from January 29 – February 1, 2019.
K 2019 on course for success
Companies from the plastics and rubber industries again place their trust in the flagship fair. Focus on innovative materials and technologies, digitalization and circular economy.
Renato Zelcher - New President of EuPC
On the 25th May in Milan, during EuPC’s General Assembly, Renato Zelcher, CEO of Crocco S.p.A., has been elected as the new EuPC President for the period 2018-2020.
Huge success for Moretto at NPE 2018
With a high visitor count and high interest in their equipment and systems, NPE 2018 in Orlando, Florida was a huge success for Moretto! The event established an important affirmation of the company in the American market.
Biggest Chinaplas in history welcomed 180,701 visitors!
A highly successful Chinaplas 2018 concluded its four-day show on April 27, 2018, in Shanghai.
Innovation alliance is ready to kick off
Already 2656 exhibitors from 54 countries and 126,585 m2 have been confirmed three months before the Plast 2018.
Preventive maintenance of aseptic machines
For high standards of quality and safety in the long term KHS provides a proven preventive maintenance system for both the linear and rotary version of its Innosept Asbofill aseptic filler - with fixed modules at fixed prices.
BarrierPack Recyclable drives circular economy
Mondi, international packaging and paper Group, has developed a fully-recyclable plastic laminate for pre-made pouches and FFS roll stock that is perfect for integration into existing recycling schemes.