KHS USA will show filling and packaging technologies for the North American beverage market at Pack Expo in Chicago. The presentation will focus on resource efficiency, recyclable PET solutions, digital services and line performance.
Pano Verschluss GmbH has installed five Sacmi PMA machines for PVC-free annular liners in metal closures. The company reports benefits in liner quality, packaging safety, cleanliness and process reliability.
Competek offers an integrated line conversion service for FMCG manufacturers. The solution is intended to simplify packaging format changes, reduce downtime and support the optimisation of existing equipment.
Krones increased order intake and improved profitability in the first half of 2026. The company confirmed its full-year guidance despite macroeconomic uncertainty and currency translation effects.
Taropak 2026 will take place on 23–25 September at the Poznań International Fair grounds. The event will be held in parallel with Polagra, covering solutions for packaging, labelling, logistics and automation.
KHS received the EcoVadis platinum rating for the second consecutive year. The company improved its score to 89 out of 100 points and maintained its position among the top 1% of highest-rated companies worldwide.
Multivac has selected Teamcenter software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio as its strategic PLM system. The solution is intended to connect engineering and manufacturing and support further digitalization of product development and lifecycle management.
The organisers of interpack have announced a new date and a shortened schedule for the 2029 edition. The trade fair will take place from 10 to 15 June and will run for six days, from Sunday to Friday.
ThaiNamthip has installed a Sidel Hydra Ultrasonic bottle washer at its Pathumthani plant. It is the first installation of this system in Asia, aimed at improving washing performance while reducing the consumption of water, energy and chemicals.
GroupMosca and Siat Group have signed a strategic agreement to develop a joint offering of integrated packaging systems. The cooperation covers key global markets and is intended to combine both companies' technologies into coherent packaging lines.
Carlsberg, in cooperation with DS Smith and KHS, is introducing a cardboard multipack for bottles with rounded edges to the Polish market. The solution is intended to improve brand visibility, reduce material use and lower the carbon footprint without significant changes to existing packaging lines.
Thai Coconut has implemented a complete aseptic PET line from Sidel for the production of still and carbonated coconut beverages. The installation is intended to increase production flexibility, meet export requirements and reduce resource consumption.