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Growing environmental requirements and changing consumer behavior are accelerating the modernization of plastic packaging. These changes are particularly dynamic in the food, personal care and e-commerce sectors.
Eurocast is implementing an R&D project to develop multilayer polypropylene film Castfol RPP with up to 60% recycled PP content for food contact, combined with the deployment of digital solutions in line with the Industry 4.0 concept.
Innovia Films is launching P2G, a clear high gas transmission BOPP film designed for fresh produce packaging, including pre-prepared vegetables, and recyclable in the PP waste stream.
At Warsaw Pack Expo 2026, the adapa Group will present flexible packaging solutions made of mono-PE, mono-PP and paper, designed for recycling in the context of upcoming PPWR requirements.
In the first week of January 2026, market participants gradually returned to activity after the long Christmas and New Year break. The period was marked by waiting for the first price offers and by analysis of the current market situation.
The SKZ Plastics Institute in Würzburg is conducting a two-year research project to develop a simple method for assessing the quality of polypropylene recyclates using the strain hardening test (SHT).
Klöckner Pentaplast will make its first appearance at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 in Birmingham, presenting packaging solutions for the foodservice sector with a focus on recyclability and performance.
Amcor has joined the three-year CRISP project, coordinated by the Danish Technological Institute, aimed at developing full-scale circular recycling of rigid PE and PP food packaging from household waste.
Borealis launches the global rollout of the Borstar Digital Twin program, based on artificial intelligence and virtual replication of polyethylene and polypropylene production processes.
Several converters have confirmed that they will maintain production on 29–30 December, as they have orders for finished products. As a result, trading companies will be able to continue selling and looking for customers this week, if they deem it appropriate.
Turkish company Ozer has upgraded its polypropylene bubble guard board extrusion line from Colines with a retrofit package designed to improve efficiency and broaden the range of alveolar sheet products.
Amcor’s CleanStream polypropylene recycling technology has received new recognition in the form of two UK industry awards, underlining its role in supplying high‑purity post‑consumer recycled plastic for packaging applications.
The propylene price fell by EUR 25/t in November. After a slow first week, the polypropylene market in Poland stabilised towards the end of the second week of the month.
Amcor has expanded its deodorant packaging range with Shadow, a lightweight roll-on offering branding flexibility and recycle-ready PE and PP components that can include up to 60% PCR content.
Kinnarps, together with Polykemi and injection moulder Nolato, reduced CO2 emissions for a desk pedestal base frame by 86% through two consecutive material changes, first from PA6 to high-crystalline PP and then to recycled PP, without altering the production process.
By the end of the current month, polypropylene prices are expected to remain stable with a marginal decline. Although increased activity is observed among converters, particularly in PP homopolymer, this is not a broad-based trend.
Regulation, sustainability and digitalisation are reshaping pharmaceutical packaging. From PP and PET monomaterial blisters to robotics, high-speed aseptic lines and smart labels, the sector is moving now ahead of PPWR deadlines, with solutions set to feature at interpack 2026.
Rexelian has launched as an independent compounder of recycled PP and PE for mobility, appliances and electronics, leveraging access to GCR Group’s 500 kt per year infrastructure and focusing on traceability, quality and EU circularity targets.
At K 2025, Plasmatreat will demonstrate atmospheric pressure plasma solutions for improving adhesion, coating and printing on standard and recycled plastics, including PUR in-mold coating for PP, printing on recycled substrates and inline treatment of EPDM profiles.
SML has unveiled the Austrofil Vertex multifilament spinning concept for PET yarns, designed for efficient POY and FDY production at low titres and higher throughput. The modular line also processes PP and PA and offers scalable ends, extruder choices and winding options.
In October 2025, Integra Plastics in Bulgaria will shift from rLDPE to recycled polypropylene, installing Borealis' Borcycle M mechanical recycling technology. The upgrade targets value-add and premium rPP grades and will lift capacity beyond the current 20,000 metric tons.
SML and KGL S.A. have developed a thermoformed foamed PP coffee cup for hot-fill applications, combining heat resistance with material savings and PPWR-compliant recyclability.
At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Leonhard Kurz will present NFPP lightweight composites, Recosys rPET-based textiles and EcoLayer FX decoration for PP-based substrates, focusing on scalable approaches to circularity and resource efficiency in automotive interiors.
Bio-Fed, a branch of Akro-Plastic within the Feddersen Group, will showcase recycled, biobased and biodegradable compound lines at K 2025, including M·Cyclose, M·Biobase and M·Vera, with applications across injection moulding, extrusion and film.
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, will showcase its innovative flame retardant portfolio at K 2025, addressing evolving regulatory, safety, and supply chain demands in the plastics industry.
Bio-Fed, a branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH, introduced M·Cyclose, a product line of recyclate solutions that combines ready-to-use grades with customer-specific compounds for packaging, household appliances and consumer goods.
Arburg will present the Allrounder Cube 1800 at K 2025 on stand 13A13, producing two-colour PP caps on a 4+4-cavity Foboha cube mould. The compact cell integrates a six-axis robot to automate removal and aims to shorten cycles and increase output.
ENGEL will showcase the Wintec e-win 1800 all-electric injection moulding machine at K 2025, transferring e-mac technology to a standardised platform. The compact series targets small and mid-tonnage applications with short delivery times and a cost-efficient specification.
The situation on the Polish polypropylene market remains stable but difficult. Low demand and the presence of cheap imported material are limiting the ability of producers and trading companies to maintain polypropylene prices.
The US FDA has issued a No Objection Letter for Starlinger’s polypropylene cap-to-cap recycling process on the recoSTAR dynamic system, allowing beverage caps made from 100% post-consumer PP to be used under Conditions of Use C to H, including hot fill.
If someone tried to trace their everyday life without plastic today, it would quickly prove to be an almost impossible task. Plastics have become so ubiquitous that it is difficult to notice how quickly everyday items turn into waste.
MOL Group has completed its first ISCC PLUS-certified production run with circular feedstock at Tiszaújváros, converting post-consumer plastic waste-based feedstock into PE and PP. The pilot applied a mass balance approach on the steam cracker and downstream polymerization.
Palsgaard will present plant-based polymer additives at K 2025, led by the new Einar 987 anti-fouling additive and supported by anti-static and anti-fog solutions for plastics processing and packaging.
At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Netstal will demonstrate a high-performance cell for 1-liter in-mold labeled pails on the Elios 5500 PAC injection molding machine. The exhibit combines thin-wall molding, fast cycles and energy-efficient operation for packaging applications.
Coveris has introduced the MonoFlexBP resealable monomaterial tray for refrigerated foods, paired with a PET- and PA-free lidding film for PP trays. The solution targets recyclability, shelf life and compatibility with existing lines.
Südpack and Sn Maschinenbau will demonstrate production of mono-PE stand-up pouches with an integrated PE zipper on a standard horizontal machine at Fachpack 2025. The CarbonLite film family offers PE- and PP-based barrier options without aluminum or metallization.