Illig at K 2016
At the K 2016 Illig will present for the first time the latest stage of development the IML-T thermoforming line IC-RDM 70K together with the compact IML unit RDML 70b.
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PET Engineering designs the bottle for 'everyday climbers'
Levissima, a member of the Sanpellegrino Group, has appointed PET Engineering to create the packaging for its '#LA75, mobile bottle'.
Innovative thermoforming sheet lines convince customers from around the world
The company battenfeld-cincinnati will showcase high-performance Multi-Touch roll stack at K booth.
Sidel's solutions for CSD market
Sidel delivers mixing and filling accuracy fot bottlineg carbonated soft drinks.
New polypropylene impact copolymers from SABIC
SABIC next-generation Flowpact PP enables downgauging and easier processing for rigid packaging.
PET cans contaminate plastic recycling stream
Design of PET containers leads to significant issues in the plastics recycling stream, APR warns.
Pankaboard continues to invest into product development
Pankaboard’s investment programme has continued, with an upgrade on their BM2 machine.
Tailor-made PET Sheet Lines from Gneuss
Gneuss Processing Unit (GPU) gives Sheet PET Lines increased flexibility and food contact certification.
Sanner launches senior-friendly closure for effervescent packaging
New FOG 27 closure can be opened in about a third of the time and with 70 percent less physical effort compared to conventional closures.
Sidel delivering complete line solutions for the beverage industry
Sidel is highlighting the importance of complete line solutions in delivering optimum performance for beverage producers.
Further success for edible oil and vinegar closures from Bericap
Important German vinegar producers have taken a leading role in developing and implementing the next generation of edible oil and vinegar caps together with Bericap.
New range of Clariant's Aroma-Can canisters
Clariant and its Healthcare Packaging unit is introducing a new and improved family of Aroma-Can canisters.
The recycling of thermoforms: an important challenge for the PET value chain
Petcore Europe Thermoforms Working Group published an interim report on recycling of PET rigid packagings.
Netstal at Plastpol 2016
At Plastpol fair in Kielce Netstal will demonstrate its outstanding application expertise in the field of cosmetics closures.
PET Engineering wins its fourth Packaging Oscar
PET Engineering won its fourth Packaging Oscar for its 9.3, a pasteurized beer bottle that combines design, innovation and accessibility.
Reusable Plastic Containers from IFCO reduce environmental impact
Shipping fresh produce in RPCs reduces environmental impact across all key categories, according to latest study.
New polypropylene from Carmel Olefins
Carmel Olefins creates high impact step-change for transparent injection molded applications with Capilene CT 80A based on new Millad NX 8000.
Mondi Group to acquire Simet plant in Poland
Mondi Group has signed an agreement to acquire the Simet SA corrugated plant located in Grabonóg, near Poznań in Poland.
Structural changes in thin wall packaging industry
New AMI Consulting report details trends in thin wall packaging markets in Europe.
Barrier foil faces fierce competition from transparent barrier films
Smithers Pira has published a new report, which compares the outlook for transparent barrier film and barrier foil.
Asia to drive growth in global packaging
A new report from Smithers Pira provides an exhaustive overview on the status of the packaging industry in 17 major and 33 smaller markets.
Huhtamaki to acquire a flexible packaging producer in the Czech Republic
Huhtamäki Oyj's subsidiary has entered into an agreement to acquire Fiomo, a manufacturer of flexible packaging foils and labels in the Czech Republic.
Huhtamaki investing in new capacity in Northern Ireland
Huhtamaki is investing in new capacity at its molded fiber packaging manufacturing unit in Lurgan, Northern Ireland.
Crown at Prosweets 2016
Crown Aerosols and Specialty Packaging Europe will be showcasing an exclusive preview of the future of packaging at ProSweets 2016.
Sesotec metal detectors for pharmaceutical packaging industry
Already 60 injection-moulding machines for the production of inhalators, eye drop dispensers, and nasal spray containers equipped with Sesotec metal detectors.
Jindal Films announces new metalizer and new BOPP line in Brindisi
A world-class 10.5 m orientation line will be installed by Q4, 2016, increasing capacity by more than 50,000 tons per year and further improving production flexibility.
PET bottles to differentiate edible oil for largest Indian producer
India's largest producer of mustard oil installs the first ever Sidel complete PET bottling line for edible oil in the South East Asia Pacific region.
Alpla takes over Italian PET preform producer
The Austrian group of companies Alpla will take over 100% of the leading Italian PET preform producer Plasco S.p.A.
Amcor Rigid Plastics USA acquired Eco-Groupe
Amcor Rigid Plastics USA, LLC has purchased the manufacturing assets and intellectual property of Eco-Groupe, Inc.
Clariant grants EcoTain sustainability excellence label to Container Dri II
Clariant announced EcoTain status for cargo desiccant Container Dri II, recognizing the best-in-class sustainability and performance excellence of its cargo protection solution.
Milacron intruduced innovative Klear Can option for food packaging
The Klear Can is an alternate to old fashioned metal cans that provides more than 2 year shelf-life and the ability to brand owners to show quality of product to consumers.
Smart cans with Dynapol binders
Special Dynapol binders from Evonik Industries provide the necessary external and internal protection - completely free from bisphenol-A.
Recovery of flexible packaging using existing technology
An industry collaborative has announced new research aimed at recovering more packaging that is currently destined for landfill.
Added value is shaping the plastic closures market in Europe
The outlook for the plastic closures market is positive with further output growth and increasing demand for added value and premium products shaping the landscape.
Marking & Labelling the main topics of FachPack 2015
The 36th FachPack trade fair will be held from 29 September to 1 October in Nuremberg.
New food safe adhesive system for flexible packaging applications
Henkel recently launched Loctite Liofol LA 2760 / LA 5891-21 and Loctite Liofol LA 2760 / LA 7371, the new food safe modular aliphatic adhesive system.