On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice. We take a closer look at the document to understand its requirements in detail, including the current status of PFAS restrictions, the…
In this Innovation Spotlight, Dow outlines how its extrusion coating portfolio aims to support recyclability requirements and regulatory readiness, and how its collaboration with RDM Group demonstrates how lightweight polymer coatings can extend the use of fibre-based packaging into applications…
Packaging materials and solutions provider BillerudKorsnäs has introduced Xpression E-Com - a paper quality specially designed for e-commerce bags providing a 'superior and direct substitute' for single-use plastic mailing bags and other solutions.
The countdown is on for the live Sustainability Awards 2019 ceremony. In anticipation, we explore the 25 standout solutions that made it to the finals, handpicked by our independent, expert judging panel.
Introducing a simple, quick process for the production of flexo printing plates that eliminates the need for solvent, as the system does not require any hazardous substances, and requires minimal space
At this year’s LABELEXPO EUROPE (September 23-27 in Brussels), BST eltromat International and Nyquist Systems will show new options for web monitoring and 100% inspection with the systems in the TubeScan family.
At K 2019, Starlinger presents a closed loop system for big bags made from woven polypropylene. The sustainable concept “circular packaging” will be Starlinger’s main theme at the K 2019 as well as at the Starlinger Open House in Weissenbach.
English manufacturer of narrow web presses, Focus Label Machinery, will be running a new product from Rotometrics on all of their presses at the upcoming Labelexpo Europe in Brussels next month.
Award-winning global brand design consultancy, Elmwood, has hired Ian Schofield as a Non Executive Director to help advise clients as well as to guide its own sustainability agenda.
There have so far been no general standards, rules or guidelines for assessing the print quality of primary sales packaging made of plastic. A norm or standard may provide assistance in this case.
Olaf Clemens, owner and CEO of SN Maschinenbau, is the first to step into the hot seat of the new Packaging Europe Rapid Interview, where we pose fundamental questions to uncover often surprising answers.
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