Innovia Films launches high-barrier metallised BOPP film
Propafilm CHBM is an 18 μm metallised BOPP film developed as a polypropylene-based alternative to aluminium foil in recyclable flexible packaging laminates.
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STARgate HRS expands material and application range
Oerlikon HRSflow has extended its pin-less valve gate technology beyond PP and recycled PP packaging. STARgate HRS can now process PMMA, ABS, PS, HDPE, LDPE and filled polymers in components weighing from 40 g to 2.5 kg.
Clarios expands recycled PP portfolio for automotive use
Clarios is extending its Seculene range with around 30 polypropylene compounds based on 100% post-consumer recycled material. The grades are intended for automotive applications including battery housings, bumpers, underbody components and interior parts.
Borouge expands mechanical recycling capacity in Europe
Investments at Borouge International's German and Austrian sites will add nearly 9 kt of recycled mixed polyolefins and up to 5 kt of recycled polyethylene to annual capacity. The new lines are expected to start operating in 2027.
Ampacet extends its ProVital+ LaserMark portfolio for medical and pharmaceutical applications
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader is pleased to announce the extension of its ProVital+ LaserMark portfolio of masterbatches designed for high-contrast laser marking using Nd:YAG on medical devices, in-vitro diagnostic equipment and packaging systems.
Meat packaging shifts toward efficiency and circularity
A Südpack stakeholder survey indicates that Germany’s meat industry is prioritizing efficiency, automation, shelf life and recyclable packaging as cost, regulatory and retail requirements intensify.
Omya to present global polymer platform at Fakuma 2026
Omya Performance Polymer Distribution will present its global distribution platform and portfolio at Fakuma 2026. The company will be joined by representatives of selected polymer producers and principal partners.
Coveris launches recycle-ready flatbread packaging
Coveris has launched PolyFlex Thermoform, a nylon-free, high-barrier thermoforming structure developed with Signature Flatbreads and Al’Fez. The packaging has entered the EU and UK markets for three Al’Fez flatbread varieties.
Amcor to present food packaging portfolio at CibusTec
At CibusTec 2026, Amcor will present rigid packaging, closures and specialty formats for food and beverages. The portfolio includes PET and polypropylene solutions, as well as support related to PPWR, PCR integration and recyclability validation.
Borouge starts specialty PP compounding plant in Austria
Borouge International has started commercial operation of its specialty polypropylene compounding facility in Schwechat following an investment of more than €100 million. The plant combines PP resins with recycled polypropylene and additives.
Engel targets thin-wall packaging with e-motion 380
At Fakuma 2026, Engel will demonstrate the new e-motion 380 producing IML yoghurt cups in a six-cavity mould. The all-electric machine offers a dry cycle time as low as 1.2 seconds and injection speeds of up to 500 mm/s.
Arburg adds AI optimisation to medical production cell
At Fakuma 2026, Arburg will present an expanded turnkey cell for producing PP caps for injector pens. The digitally networked system integrates machinery, mould, automation and peripherals, along with Plus10's Hopper AI tool for process and quality optimisation.
Battenfeld-cincinnati demonstrates extrusion lines
Battenfeld-cincinnati welcomed 260 customers and partners to its new Technical Center in Bad Oeynhausen. Live demonstrations covered 200 μm PP sheet production and automated dimensional adjustment in PE pipe extrusion.
Bugaboo cuts component footprint through PA6-to-PP switch
Bugaboo reports a 68% reduction in the carbon footprint of selected Dragonfly Plus stroller components after replacing glass fibre-reinforced PA6 with PP compounds supplied by Polykemi. The change also reduced stroller weight by 0.75 kg.
Plastic frunk doubles as a chassis component thanks to Tepex reinforcement
Envalior and Röchling Automotive have developed a polypropylene frunk reinforced with multiaxial Tepex organosheets. The component combines storage with a load-bearing function in the chassis of an electric sports car.
From mozzarella to grated cheese: tailored packaging concepts
Cheese packaging development is focusing on thinner structures, recyclable mono-materials and product-specific barriers. Südpack is applying PE and PP concepts to formats including flow packs, pouches and thermoformed packs.
ALPLA launches mono-material PP foam dispenser pump
ALPLA has developed a metal-free foam dispenser pump made entirely of polypropylene. The recyclable system features a twistlock function and is intended for personal care and pharmaceutical packaging.
Partnership exhibit Allrounder 570A Medical - Fakuma 2026
Arburg, Kebo and Matriq will demonstrate the production of auto-injector housings with individual Data Matrix codes at Fakuma 2026. The codes are formed directly in the mould using 144 individually controlled microheaters.
High output from a minimal footprint: the Engel e-mac for medical applications
Engel will present an automated e-mac 200 cell producing PP auto-injector components at Fakuma 2026. The exhibit combines a 32-cavity mould, process assistance systems and cleanroom-compatible production in a compact footprint.
Alpla expands production capacity in Türkiye
Alpla has commissioned new packaging plants in İzmir and Adana following investments of approximately EUR 30 million. The facilities expand its Turkish production network and serve customers in several consumer goods sectors.
Südpack develops recyclable packaging for fresh pasta
Südpack has presented PP mono-material flow packs and thermoforming films for fresh pasta. The concepts combine barrier performance, material reduction and compatibility with existing PP recycling streams.
Selecting a technology for flat-top plastic cap production
A comparison of continuous compression and injection moulding for high-volume flat-top cap production, covering productivity, product quality, flexibility, energy use, circularity and maintenance.
Clariant to supply catalyst for largest licensed PDH unit
Clariant will supply its Catofin catalyst and Heat Generating Material for ZPC's new propane dehydrogenation unit in China. The facility will have a nameplate capacity of 1.2 million metric tons per year.
Genesis Polymers Europe and Velogy to show PP and PE at Fakuma 2026
The joint presence at Fakuma (Hall B2, Stand 2310) will present a growing European polyolefins platform that combines Velogy’s production capacity with local distribution, specialist expertise and customer service provided by Genesis Polymers Europe.
Südpack cuts operational emissions by 73% since 2021
Südpack reduced its total CO2e emissions by 21% between 2021 and 2025, including a 73% decrease in Scopes 1 and 2. The packaging film producer is also pursuing reductions in Scope 3.1 through recyclable designs, material efficiency and energy measures.
Südpack adds mono-PP film for yogurt drink pouches
Südpack has developed a polypropylene-based film for spouted pouches used with cold-filled drinkable yogurt and other dairy products. The structure is designed for recycling in the PP stream and for processing on standard production equipment.
Wittmann to show PCR planter molding at Fakuma 2026
Wittmann Group will present a production cell for stackable planters made from recycled polypropylene at Fakuma 2026. The live application combines Cellmould foam injection molding, inline thermography and compact automation.
Südpack Medica to present packaging solutions at CPHI
Südpack Medica will present packaging solutions for medical, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications at CPHI Worldwide in Milan. The company will focus on recyclable film concepts, validation support and packaging reliability.
KraussMaffei Extrusion presents ZSA UltraCycle
KraussMaffei Extrusion will present the ZSA UltraCycle side-feed system for twin-screw extruders at Fakuma. The system is designed for direct processing of light, low bulk-density recycled materials without additional pre-compaction.
How the Wintec t-win combines speed, resource efficiency and investment security
At Fakuma 2026, Wintec will demonstrate a t-win 6500 two-platen injection moulding machine producing coat hangers for Leifheit in a live production cell. The exhibit combines a 4+4-cavity family mould, a linear robot and polypropylene copolymer processing.
kp to present food packaging at CFIA Toulouse
Klöckner Pentaplast will exhibit at CFIA Toulouse for the first time, presenting trays, films and lidding materials for food processors and packers. The company will show solutions including kp Elite Nova, kp Infinity, kp MonoSeal and kp FlexiFlow.
Hybrid packaging outside the deposit system
Beverage packaging with a plastic body and an aluminium lid is appearing on the Polish market, but it does not fit the current definitions of the deposit system. The Polish Recycling Association also points to the lack of a domestic recycling route for such packaging.
Sumika prepares for EU end-of-life vehicle rules
Sumika Polymer Compounds Europe is investing more than €13 million in a mechanical recycling plant in France. The unit will produce recycled polypropylene for automotive applications as EU rules increase recycled plastics targets in vehicles.
Film on a roll is not yet packaging
European Plastic Films says stretch film should not be treated as packaging while still on a roll. The group asks the European Commission to replace a PPWR FAQ example that assigns manufacturer responsibility to film producers.
PureCycle and IPL Schoeller launch recycled PP container
PureCycle Technologies and IPL Schoeller have developed SnapPack Square EVO, a tamper-evident container containing 20% PureFive recycled polypropylene. The off-the-shelf line is intended to support compliance with incoming recycled content rules.
Promix to present process technologies at Fakuma 2026
At Fakuma 2026, Promix Solutions will present technologies for mixing, foaming, cooling and process monitoring in plastics processing. The company will focus on Microcell Technology and the Visco-P inline viscometer with closed-loop control.