Change in the managing director position at ENGEL Polska
ENGEL Polska announced a change in the managing director position. After 16 years, Piotr Nachiło stepped down and was succeeded by Benjamin Lettner.
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Mondi and Dreco are introducing a washing powder bag with 50% PCR
Mondi and Dreco have developed laundry detergent powder packaging with a 50% share of post-consumer recycled content. The solution is designed to provide moisture protection, recyclability and alignment with future PPWR requirements.
Henkel modernizes Packaging Competence Center
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has inaugurated its modernized Packaging Competence Center in Düsseldorf. The facility is intended to enable testing of adhesive and coating solutions under conditions matching modern industrial production.
Ita Polymers, an Italian network of eight companies for the plastics industry
Eight Italian companies have formed the Ita Polymers network, combining expertise in additives, flame retardants, masterbatches, compounds, thermoplastic elastomers and plastic waste recycling. Under a shared brand, the companies retain their organisational and technological independence.
Kiefel presents a new barrier solution for fibre-based packaging
Kiefel is presenting a new double-dip wet molding process for natural fiber packaging. The solution is designed to provide a grease and oil barrier without an additional plastic coating.
Meyer’s integrated technology in modern sorting
The deposit system in Poland has ceased to be a concept and has become a reality. Every day we return bottles and cans, stores handle return points, and reverse vending machines have become part of the urban landscape. However, the real effectiveness of the system does not end with collection.
DS Smith, KHS and Carlsberg produces a sustainable cardboard pack
Carlsberg, DS Smith and KHS have launched a cardboard multipack with rounded corners based on Arcwise technology. First introduced in Poland, the solution is intended to combine stronger shelf impact, lower material use and production on existing machines.
Sumitomo Demag confirms participation in Fakuma 2026
Sumitomo Demag has announced its participation in Fakuma 2026. At a joint stand with partners, the company will present two fully electric IntElect injection moulding machines for consumer and packaging applications.
R-Cycle and Tilisco present a tool for PPWR compliance
R-Cycle and Tilisco will present the PPWR Compliance Compass at Interpack. The SaaS tool uses artificial intelligence for packaging data aggregation, gap analysis and preparation of declarations of conformity with PPWR requirements.
Tomra launches next-generation AI platform and expands GAINnext ecosystem
Tomra Recycling has unveiled a breakthrough AI-native platform from PolyPerception and introduced three new deep learning applications for its award-winning GAINnext technology. The innovations were presented at IFAT 2026 in Munich and PRSE in Amsterdam, highlighting the company’s continued focus on advancing AI driven sorting solutions.
ENGEL Spain premieres at Equiplast 2026
At Equiplast 2026, ENGEL Spain is presenting four integrated injection moulding applications for the Spanish market, covering the production of decorated parts, caps, thin-wall packaging and large mouldings. The exhibits are accompanied by a presentation of digital process support systems and AI-based tools.
KHS expands the Innopack Kisters Advanced series
KHS has expanded the Innopack Kisters Advanced series with the BottleClip Carrier solution, enabling stable multipacks of PET bottles with a cardboard carrying handle. The new option is intended to increase packaging flexibility, reduce energy consumption and address growing regulatory requirements.
Winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026
The winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 were announced during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam. Awards were presented in seven categories covering products, recycling technologies and individuals supporting the development of plastics circularity.
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 winners announced
The winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 were announced during Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam. Product solutions, recycling technologies and individuals supporting the development of Europe’s plastics recycling value chain were recognised.
Sidel presents a lighter PET bottle for edible oils
Sidel is announcing the premiere of a 1-litre PET bottle for edible oils produced using stretch blow moulding with laser heating. The Power Ring design is intended to cut weight by 20% while maintaining comparable in-use performance and load resistance.
Robobox SynFlow: robotics for container distribution
Krones has introduced the Robobox SynFlow system, which uses delta robots to distribute containers upstream of the packer. The solution is designed to stabilise lane feeding, reduce manual interventions and lower the line footprint.
GEA PowerPak 5000 - a new thermoformer for food packaging
GEA introduces the PowerPak 5000 thermoformer for mid-range food packaging applications. The machine is intended to support multiple packaging formats, offer scalable automation, and provide readiness for connectivity and condition monitoring.
Interpack 2026 to expand the interpack TV Live programme
Interpack 2026 announces the continuation and expansion of the interpack TV Live format, produced in the trade fair TV studio and online. The programme is set to include talks, analyses and panels on market developments, regulation and technological solutions for the processing and packaging industry.
ReLoop integrates meal dispensing and packaging returns
The ReLoop project combines automated ready-meal dispensing with the return of reusable, traceable packaging in a closed-loop system. The consortium reports a 90–95% reduction versus single-use packaging and targets packaging durability of at least 40 use cycles.
Amcor to showcase circularity at PRSE 2026
At Plastic Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2026 in Amsterdam, Amcor will present how it converts recycled plastics into new packaging at industrial scale. The company will showcase solutions for PE and PP as well as work on advanced recycling.
Erema at Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026
At Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, Erema will present solutions improving degassing, process stability and regranulate quality for sensitive applications, including in the context of PPWR requirements and work on food-grade polyolefins.
Südpack’s recyclable blister packaging concept for nutraceuticals at Vitafoods
At Vitafoods, IMA Group will present Südpack Medica’s recyclable NutriGuard blister concept. The PP-based solution will be produced live on the TR 135 machine, highlighting film machinability and design-for-recycling compliance.
Discover Ampacet Masterbatch Innovations at Equiplast in Barcelona
Ampacet will present the latest masterbatch solutions for key markets at Equiplast held June 2-5, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain. Visit Hall 3, Booth B116 to explore the broad Ampacet portfolio of advanced masterbatch solutions tailored for critical industries.
Kontron eSystems implements integrated injection molding cells
Kontron eSystems has started up five new injection molding cells in Leipzig supplied by Wittmann, including two lines with an IMD process. The investment is intended to support the production of wall box housings with demanding surface requirements and short cycle times.
PP coffee packaging from Hesser Packaging and Südpack
Hesser Packaging GmbH and Südpack are presenting at Interpack a 1 kg coffee packaging concept based on PP films from the CarbonLite family. The solution is intended to combine recyclability with oxygen and water vapour barrier performance and compatibility with existing production lines.
BMT launches Material DNA process development service
BMT introduces Material DNA, a process development service focused on defining, validating and transferring process windows before production starts. The solution aims to reduce scale-up risk and shorten line start-up through offline validation and the THERMOSCAN sensor.
Südpack and SN: recyclable pouches at interpack
At interpack, Südpack and SN Maschinenbau will present two stand-up pouch concepts based on CarbonLite films: a mono-PE pouch with a zipper closure and a mono-PP spouted pouch. The solutions are designed to meet the PPWR recyclability requirements for 2030.
Prescan Packaging’s BeeCap recognised at ADF in Paris
During ADF (Aerosol & Dispensing Forum), held as part of Paris Packaging Week, the jury recognised BeeCap, a project by Polish company Prescan Packaging. The concept concerns an aerosol actuator cap with reduced plastic use and the use of PCR materials.
Amcor invests in a new printing line in Hardenberg
Amcor is launching a new flexographic printing line for industrial film packaging at its Hardenberg plant in the Netherlands. The investment is intended to increase capacity and improve responsiveness to industrial and agricultural markets in Europe.
Mondi to present solutions at Interpack 2026 with 15 OEMs
Mondi will present its packaging solutions at Interpack 2026 through collaborations with 15 OEMs. The company’s materials and applications will be showcased on partners’ stands, including live machine demonstrations.
BB Engineering at PRSE 2026: PET recycling and melt filtration
At Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, BB Engineering will present PET recycling technologies, with a particular focus on textile recycling and melt filtration. The company will showcase, among others, the VacuFil and COBRA systems.
KHS at ProPak Asia: service and packaging solutions
At ProPak Asia (10–13 June), the KHS Group will present in Bangkok its service offering for filling and packaging technology, along with system developments for PET, cans and glass packaging.
Coveris to showcase PFAS-free packaging at Interzoo 2026
Coveris announces the presentation of PFAS-free mono-material pet food packaging at Interzoo 2026 in Nuremberg. The portfolio is to include, among others, lightweight PE solutions and a metallised variant with enhanced barrier performance.
Reifenhäuser to showcase Evo Gen3 and Everex lines at Chinaplas
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, the Reifenhäuser Group will present new generations of blown and flat film lines and solutions for monomaterial packaging. Highlights include higher output, advanced automation and Kdesign blown film cooling technologies.
Sidel presents Evofill PET for water and still beverages
Sidel is launching the Evofill PET filler for water and still beverages. The company highlights up to a 20% increase in filling speed, capacity up to 90,000 bottles per hour, hygiene-focused features and a more compact machine design.
Kp introduces mono-material PET boards for fish VSP
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has introduced kp Evolve Fish Boards, mono-material PET boards for vacuum skin packaging (VSP) of processed fish. The solution is intended to be fully recyclable in PET streams and can contain up to 100% recycled content.