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…
The CurvCode digital watermark sorting system for plastic waste is set to make its first appearance on supermarket shelves in the Netherlands with Bond Seafood’s recyclable packaging for fish designed by MULTIVAC.
Davis-Standard has expanded its portfolio with two new machines: the CHP, a new compact extruder designed for extrusion coating applications, and the SHO extruder with an innovative groove feed solution.
Theegarten-Pactec announces plans to showcase its new prototype packaging solution, the CHS, its modular high-performance packaging machine for chocolate products featuring the newly integrated ‘envelope fold’ packaging type.
As Italy’s deadline requiring companies to inform consumers of the material contents and final destination of their packaging approaches, Giunko launches a QR- or barcode-enabled label that connects to an online database of geolocated information.
Proseal announces that, following the introduction of new case packing machines and AutoCoding Systems (ACS) joining the JBT Corporation, it now offers customers complete end of line packaging solutions for a range of applications.
Tetra Pak has launched the Iberia connected experience, created in partnership with Appetite Creative, to engage consumers via QR code-enabled smart packaging.
BOBST launches the MASTERLINE DRO, a full line solution that it says will provide convertors with high-volume production on simple boxes and added-value packaging with qualitative printing and die-cutting.
ABB Robotics announces its agreement with Zume to scale and automate the production of plant-based packaging that the companies claim is a fully compostable and cost-effective alternative to single-use plastics.
SIG presents SIG NEO, which the company says is the centrepiece of its next generation platform and will debut alongside the combivita family-size pack. It is reportedly the world’s fastest filling machine for family-size carton packs.
HP Inc. has recently rolled out an enhanced sheet-feeding system for its PageWide C500 Press, which it says will help to accelerate growth in the digital corrugated market through higher productivity and lower costs.
CMC Machinery announced yesterday that Amazon has made a minority investment in the company through its Climate Pledge Fund, which provides funding to companies developing sustainable and decarbonising technologies.
Xeikon has announced two new label presses, the Xeikon PX3300 and Xeikon PX2200, as part of an expansion of its Panther UV inkjet technology portfolio and aimed at advancing the digitisation of print manufacturing.
