Beatrix Praeceptor designated to become CEO of Greiner Packaging division
Beatrix Praeceptor is to assume the management of Greiner Packaging International GmbH as of May 1, 2023.
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Alpla’s Canupak reduces carbon emissions by around 71 percent
Ultralight prototype packaging system for beauty care products with a bottle made entirely of rHDPE.
Südpack is one of the finalists of Baden-Württemberg’s Environment Award
Südpack impressed with its comprehensive sustainability roadmap, its projects focusing on operational environmental protection and, most particularly, with its achievements made in sustainability in the field of internal material management and reached the finals.
A trade fair for everyone: An overview of interpack 2023
Around 2,700 companies from around the world will meet in Düsseldorf from 4 -10 May, 2023, to present cutting edge technologies and packaging trends from along the entire value chain, demonstrate chances for growth and respond to the challenges of the industry.
KraussMaffei starts sales of precisionMolding and powerMolding
New injection molding machine series deliver high precision and a high performance level with fast availability and short lead times. Ideally suited for standard applications for TEC and consumer goods, electrical and electronic devices, automotive, logistics and packaging and medical technology
Südpack honored for pio-neering printing technology
“100 Companies for Resource Efficiency” is an initiative that was launched by Baden-Württemberg’s state government and its leading trade associations.
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023 open for entries
Brand owners, manufacturers, retailers, product designers, packaging producers and designers, raw material suppliers, plastics recycling machine manufacturers and suppliers of recycled plastic products from across the whole value chain are invited to enter the prestigious awards.
Husky exhibits at Gulfood Manufacturing
Complete technologies, solutions and services to enable regional packaging producers
The future of sustainable packaging for sensitive drinks
Sidel has created 1SKIN, a unique label-less recycled PET bottle. The one-litre bottle is destined for the booming market in sensitive juices, teas and flavoured drinks.
Bormioli Pharma and Pierre Fabre develop a 100% recycled PET packaging for Eludril
Bormioli Pharma and Pierre Fabre are consolidating their partnership started in 2020 through an innovative initiative in eco-design and sustainable development.
Greater stability with less material: KHS develops PET bottle with glued-in handle
Container for home care and food products fully circular. Up to 30% less material used. Bottle body and handle made entirely of rPET
Smart process control system for the stretch blow molder
Contiloop AI detects even the slightest variations in material distribution in the production of PET containers and automatically adjusts key stretch-blow-molding parameters in real time.
Secret Sea-Grit: Successful partnership between Ampacet and NaturePlast
Ampacet NaturePlast have launched the Secret Sea-Grit collection made from 100% PCR material and aquaculture waste.
Three exhibits - one goal: Sustainable and efficient production of packaging items
At K 2022, three Allrounders specially designed for the packaging sector will be on show. As an alternative to thermoforming, an electric Allrounder 720 A with a new injection unit 1300 will be producing thin-walled IML cups at Arburg stand 13A13. Two other innovative applications will be showcased at stands run by partners.
Sidel commits to the circular economy by joining R-Cycle
Sidel is helping to make the circular economy a reality by joining R-Cycle, the open tracing standard for sustainable plastic packaging.
Discuss with experts of radiation crosslinking and take a look at the unique plant in Bruchsal
The BGS ISD22 virtual trade fair continues today. Discuss with experts of radiation crosslinking and take a look at the unique plant in Bruchsal
Today you can enjoy interesting online lectures about radiation sterilization of plastics on BGS ISD22
BGS ISD22 starts today. Don’t miss a unique program full of lectures in the field of radiation sterilization.
Pellenc ST & Ampacet join forces to recycle black PET
Pellenc ST and Ampacet, respectively global leaders in sensor-based sorting solutions and masterbatch solutions, collaborated on sorting studies to optimize the recyclability of dark PET packaging on existing recycling lines.
How material-smart are you?
Being material-smart means to consciously choosing optimal packaging materials while taking into account current demands concerning sustainability, climate footprint, function and cost.
Circular economy in the spotlight
AST group uses Lindner plastics recycling technology to close the loop
Black plastics recycling: towards a circular economy
Black plastics have been notoriously difficult to detect, but recent technological developments have made it possible to sort them not only by color but also by polymer, unlocking economic value for recycling companies.
“Flow Pack PurePP” solution for ground-meat products
Sustainability in focus: Südpack presents its “Flow Pack PurePP” solution for ground-meat products at Empack
The fine art of PET bottle-to-bottle recycling at K 2022
At K 2022, Starlinger recycling technology will showcase the recoSTAR PET art, the company’s latest plant model in the field of PET recycling.
Husky showcases enabling technologies, solutions and services at Drinktec 2022
Husky’s booth (Hall C4, #425) is showcasing the company’s latest technologies, solutions and services engineered to enable liquid food and beverage producers to achieve growth, sustainability, flexibility, differentiation, and world-class production capabilities.
New reusable and fully recyclable lightweight bottle
Borealis and Trexel announce that they have co-developed a new plastic bottle based on a grade from the Bornewables portfolio of polyolefins made using renewable feedstocks derived 100% from waste and residue streams.
Film performance is an essential element of technical applications
From October 3 to 5, 2022, Südpack will be attending the 38th International NO-DIG Conference and Exhibition in Helsinki, where it will present its com-prehensive portfolio of high-performance films for technical applications – and above all, its outstanding expertise with regard to tailor-made concepts.
Ampacet Gastop-Flex boosts flexible packaging barrier performance in compliance with circular economy design guidelines
Gastop-Flex, a masterbatch solution designed to reduce gas transmission rates in flexible applications and help product designers to optimise their packaging to meet circular economy requirements.
100,000 bottles per hour
With the world's first wet-end monobloc rated at 100,000 0.5-litre water bottles an hour, Krones has set a new milestone in monobloc technology.
Sustainable closure sealing and labelling of fruit and vegetable trays
In Germany around 60 percent of fresh fruit and vegetables is sold pre-packed in retail outlets. Two thirds of the packs are based on plastic, and the remaining one third on cardboard or other paper fibre materials.
Fachpack 2022: New ideas and inspiration for the packaging sector
From 27 to 29 September 2022, it will once again be time for Fachpack, the trade fair for packaging, technology and processes, to open its doors at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg.
LK high-performance injection moulding machines on the home straight
Injection moulding machines designed for the highest demands in terms of per-formance, precision and environmental protection, whether automotive, optics or med-ical technology and all the industries that cannot exist without top quality.
Berry offers rPET for food packs
Berry has launched some of its most popular and top-selling thermoformed and injection stretch blow moulded food packs manufactured in recycled PET (rPET).
Bericap presents sustainable closures at Drinktec 2022
Enhanced user convenience, climate friendliness, weight and material reductions are the key to success for future closure systems. Bericap is exhibiting solutions that already satisfy those requirements at Drinktec.
The fully automated waste sorting plant Roaf maximizes recovery rates thanks to Tomra’s sorters
Since it abolished the separate collection of plastics, the facility could boost its recovery rates of organics and plastics while maximizing its recycling efforts and keeping environmental impact low.
Sidel expands in East Africa with new Nairobi office opening
Sidel has expanded its presence in Africa with the opening of a new office in Nairobi, Kenya. The move increases its support for its customers in East Africa, a key market for Sidel and one of the continent’s fastest-growing regions.