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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Henkel acquires Stahl for €2.1 billion to drive flexible coating growth
Henkel is acquiring Stahl for an enterprise value of €2.1 billion – a move hoped to drive growth in specialty coatings for flexible materials.
Klöckner Pentaplast eliminates €1.3 billion of debt after financial restructuring
After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last year, Klöckner Pentaplast has completed its financial restructuring – reportedly eliminating around €1.3 billion of funded debt.
Starlinger scores legal victory over bagging machinery patent violations
Starlinger is suing two companies for infringing three patents related to its conversion line for block bottom valve bags, with the Chinese Court ruling in its favour.
Short applicator and automatic filling introduced to new skincare dropper
Aptar Beauty has revealed a new dropper packaging solution for skincare and dermocosmetic products, featuring an automatic filling system and a short applicator for simple and hygienic dosage.
Submissions are open for the Sustainability Awards 2026!
The Sustainability Awards are open for submissions! From start-ups and universities to global brands and manufacturers, everyone is invited to nominate their packaging innovations for a crystal trophy – with zero entry fees.
Sustainability Perspectives: Fibre-based packaging and circularity
How can a truly circular economy become a reality? MM Group’s Katja Tuomola discusses this question from the perspective of a fibre based packaging manufacturer with Elisabeth Skoda, highlighting challenges and ways to overcome them.
Eco-Products launches packaging portfolio in UK
Eco-Products has officially launched its portfolio of reusable, recyclable and compostable packaging in the UK for the first time.
Gualapack Ukraine introduces flat bottom and side gusset pouches
Gualapack Ukraine has expanded its portfolio with flat bottom and side gusset pouch formats, developed for optimal shape use, the ability to stand upright regardless of content level, and enhanced user convenience. The move aims to meet market needs and improve efficiency for manufacturers across…
Applications open for Mondelēz’s global R&D tech accelerator programme
Applications have opened for the 2026 class of Mondelēz International’s global R&D tech accelerator programme, CoLab Tech. This year’s focus is on technologies to help advance supply chain and agricultural resilience, ‘consumer wellness priorities’ such as fibre and protein, operational…
meurer aims to ‘set the next standard’ in end-of-line packaging
In the latest edition of the Spotlight, meurer explains how its ‘future-back approach’ to trends in regulation, sustainability, trade and consumer behaviour is developed into technology scenarios to help FMCG companies meet their sustainability and efficiency goals.
More than 70 Years in the Making: How Husky is Engineering the Future of Packaging
Husky’s HyLECTRIC® and HyPERSYNC™ moulding platforms aim to provide efficiency and ‘unmatched performance’ for brands and producers facing rising operational costs and complex production requirements. In this edition of the Spotlight, the company details how its packaging moulding technologies…
UPM aims to improve black packaging circularity with renewable material
UPM’s Circular Renewable Black material is said to be made from renewable, forest-based feedstock and engineered to remain detectable in NIR sorting systems, while integrating seamlessly into existing polymer and masterbatch processes. The company explains more in this edition of the Spotlight.