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PulPac appoints Charlotte Walldal as Chief Technology Officer
PulPac, the leading innovator in Dry Molded Fiber technology, proudly announces the appointment of Charlotte Walldal as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Mondi takes sustainable mono-material packaging
Mondi's WalletPack is a polypropylene (PP) based mono-material packaging, designed for recycling and successfully replacing previously used multi-material non-recyclable plastic packaging.
PET wine bottle made by Alpla cuts carbon emissions by up to 50%
Launch of a 0.75-litre bottle in Austria with white wine from Wegenstein.
Krones Prefero brings together overall system expertise and the plastics cycle
With the acquisition of Netstal Maschinen AG at the beginning of the year, Krones has been able to offer its customers a solution from the Krones Group for every single step in the plastics loop.
Brian Anderson joins Davis-Standard as CPO
Davis-Standard, LLC a global leader in the design and manufacturing of extrusion and converting technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Anderson as Chief Procurement Officer
Formnext 2024 puts out the Call for Speakers
Formnext 2024 puts out the Call for Speakers: medical technology, AI, robotics, and a myriad of other topics
JEC announces new business meetings event in Central Europe
JEC and Targi w Krakowie Ltd. (Trade Fairs in Krakow), are thrilled to announce the launch of a new event, JEC Forum Central Europe, dedicated to bringing together suppliers and buyers from the region.
Tomra to feature latest AI, plastic and flake sorting solutions available for plastics recycling at NPE 2024
Tomra Recycling will feature its latest sorting innovations available to the plastics industry during NPE 2024 in Orlando, May 6-10, 2024, at Tomra exhibit #S35185.
FachPack 2024 comes with exciting new features
From 24 to 26 September 2024, the packaging sector will gather in Nuremberg at FachPack, the European trade fair for packaging, technology and processes.
Sidel EvoFILL PET – the ultimate answer to enhanced water quality in a reduced footprint
Sidel introduces EvoFILL PET - its new filler for water and still beverages. The compact new design offers enhanced hygiene and quality
WEPACK World Expo 2024 in Shenzhen: Unveiling Key Industry Highlights
WEPACK 2024 is set to occur on April 10-12, 2024, at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an New Hall), one of the world's largest exhibition venues.
We care about the safety of our planet on a daily basis
For Plast Box, a leader in the packaging industry, it is clear that every step towards sustainability is of colossal importance. Its commitment is evidenced by its recent J.S. Hamilton "Useful for recycling" certification.
Tomra's groundbreaking food-grade plastics sorting solution
Leading global sorting solutions provider, Tomra Recycling, has announced the launch of three revolutionary applications to separate food-grade from non-food-grade plastics for PET, PP and HDPE.
Registration starts for exhibitors at interpack 2026
Inspired by the great success of interpack 2023, concrete planning for the trade fair’s next edition scheduled for 07 to 13 May 2026 is under way. About two years before the start of the trade fair, the registration phase has now officially begun.
Commitment to drive global harmonization of Design for Recyclability Guidance
The Association of Plastic Recyclers and RecyClass celebrate a successful first year of collaborative efforts to accelerate global alignment of Design for Recycling Guidance with a report detailing their accomplishments.
Avient Introduces Low Shrinkage Alternative to ABS for Luxury Packaging Market
Grades in the Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations 5200 MS series offer an alternative to ABS materials in luxury packaging caps and closures.
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 finalists announced
Winners will be revealed at PRS Europe in Amsterdam on 20 June
Husky showcasing sustainable packaging technologies, solutions, and services at CBST2024
Husky TechnologiesTM, a pioneering technology provider enabling the delivery of essential needs to the global community, is exhibiting for the first time at the China International Beverage Industry Science and Technology Exhibition.
Unique recycling trio in the world
Duet, Choir and Symphony: Circular Plastic Australia named three Projects for a recycling melody!
Energy consumption cut by more than 30 per cent
All-electric EcoPower Xpress - a new concept for sophisticated thin-walled packaging technology at Heinrich Axmann GmbH & Co. KG in Cologne, Germany.
Stadler designs and installs light packaging plant in Portugal
Stadler Selecciona S.L.U. (a subsidiary of Stadler Anlagenbau GmbH) has designed and installed a light packaging plant for Valorsul to increase capacity and simplify operation at its Centro de Triagem do Oeste waste treatment facility in Cadaval, in the Greater Lisbon District of Portugal.
Constantia Flexibles announces acquisition of Aluflexpack
Constantia Flexibles has signed an agreement to acquire approximately 57% of the shares of the packaging producer Aluflexpack.
500 times maximum efficiency
Ever since the first ErgoBloc L from Krones was unveiled at drinktec 2009, it has been an integral part of bottling plants. With its market launch, Krones realised a vision at the time: the complete filling and packaging line combined in one block.
Two Südpack innovations honored once again
First the German Packaging Award 2023, now the WorldStar Packaging Award: the two Südpack packaging concepts Tubular Bag PurePE and PharmaGuard are among the winners of the global competition, which honors the best of the best in packaging innovation every year.
Stadler and Krones close the plastics circular economy loop
Stadler Anlagenbau GmbH, in collaboration with Krones, has designed and installed the new Republic Services Polymer Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, which processes plastic bottles, jugs and containers to produce plastic materials ready for use in new packaging. The first of its kind in North America, this facility closes the circular economy to meet the rising demand for high-quality and food-grade recycled plastic.
TOMRA helps Irish retailers get ready for DRS launch
Shoppers can soon return drink containers for recycling to retailers selling beverages.
New IntelliADJUST - the ultimate in-line PET bottle quality control
Sidel, a leader in innovative PET packaging solutions, is launching its latest PET bottle quality control technology.
Coca‑Cola strips labels from Sprite on-the-go bottles
Company proceedes with the first UK trial of "label-less" packaging intending to simplify the recycling process, and reduce use of packaging materials.
User-friendly air pillow system for different types of film
Storopack’s new AIRplus Mini Touch machine is suitable for different types of film and offers fast, intuitive operation thanks to its touch display, which can be positioned on the front or back
Everything’s new with EU 2022/1616
The new regulation on recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foods (EU) 2022/1616 means many changes and new administrative requirements for recyclers and converters of food contact materials.
New acetaldehyde control technology for PET Packaging
Avient unveils ColorMatrix AAnchor: New acetaldehyde control technology for PET packaging
Alpla acquires packaging specialist Fortiflex
Focus on large-volume plastic packaging for the industry.
Oerlikon HRSflow expands its Italian manufacturing plant
New plant in San Polo di Piave. Oerlikon HRSflow expands its Italian manufacturing plant to serve growing European markets.
Waving the flag for PET innovation and circularity
As Petcore Europe makes final preparations for its Annual Conference taking place in February 2024, we caught up with president, Antonello Ciotti, to talk about the PET value chain and its core priorities.
Color etching technology for dark plastic surfaces
New Ampacet ColorMark masterbatch that enables processors to create permanent lettering and designs in intricate detail on dark plastic surfaces.