Siegwerk launches ink that also acts as oxygen barrier
Siegwerk has launched a new white printing ink that also provides an oxygen barrier – an innovation that aims to combine two layers into one.
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New machine bundles medium-sized bag multipacks with label applicator
A new, compact machine from Benner MSA and HERMA bundles bags into 20 to 30 medium-sized multipacks per minute and seals them with labels – a solution designed to help customers save on costs, labour, and packaging materials.
Saica Group invests $110 million into U.S. plant for corrugated packaging
Saica Group plans to invest over $110 million (€100,826,317.46) into a new corrugated manufacturing facility in the United States and produce over 1,200,000 MSF of corrugated packaging from 2026.
Borealis launches low density flexible packaging grade with 85% PCR content
Borealis has introduced a new high-performance, recycled linear low-density polyethylene grade (rLLDPE) made from 85% post-consumer recyclate (PCR).
3,000 bouillon cubes packaged per minute with Theegarten-Pactec machine
Theegarten-Pactec’s BHS high-speed machine for bouillon cubes is said to set a ‘new speed record’ with an output of 3,000 packaged products per minute, offering additional features for minimized downtime, increased hygiene, and more.
Emergency exit marking packaged in lighter, recycled, recyclable cardboard pack
Priory Direct claims to have optimized material usage and halved both weight and costs with a ‘100%’ recycled and recyclable cardboard pack for STG Aerospace’s emergency exit marking product.
Aldi ends in-store refill trial as retailer hesitance and cost-of-living blamed
Aldi is ending its in-store refill pilot as funding comes to a close, with the Refill Coalition and UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) attributing its limited timespan to low retailer uptake and the cost-of-living crisis.
Dow makes investment in Rotterdam-based chemical recycling company
Dow has today announced the purchase of a stake in Xycle, a Rotterdam-based chemical/advanced recycling company, in partnership with ING, Invest-NL, Polestar Capital and Vopak.
Bright times ahead: eye-popping colours for recycled cartonboard
New coating recipes with better pigments have been pioneered at RDM Group’s mill in Arnsberg, Germany, with other mills to follow. They are boosting the company’s continuous improvement for brighter, whiter boards – and offering more appeal for consumers.
Aldi makes major change to wine packaging
Aldi is set to remove the protective sleeves over the corks of its own-label wines, in what it is describing as a “UK supermarket first”.
Minebea Intec unveils new X-ray inspection system
Minebea Intec is expanding its portfolio with its new X-ray inspection system, Dylight S, for upright containers.
What is the future of sustainable packaging in the U.S.?
In the wake of uncertainty in the USA caused by job cuts, new legislation, and tariff wars, how are individual states planning on filling the potential sustainability leadership gap? Olga Kachook, SPC Director at GreenBlue, tells us more.