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…
At CPhI WW 2019, SGD Pharma will be launching the first application to identify non-compliances in moulded glass bottles intended for the pharmaceutical industry.
Maxim Pisarev, Head of Paper and Packaging at Russia's largest vertically integrated pulp and paper corporation, discusses AI, production costs and industry trends.
Propyls from Oxea, n‑propanol, n-propyl acetate or mixtures thereof, are a direct 1:1 substitute for conventional ethanol and ethyl acetate blends (Ethyls).
Agr International has unveiled its latest development, the Gawis 4D™, a new laboratory test system that is designed to provide a new level of design, process and quality management for plastic containers and preforms.
There is a long list of reasons why supply chains can become unsustainable. But, according to Stuart Gannon, Delta Global’s Commercial Director, digitalized data is set to to transform the industry in a big way.
ILLIG Maschinenbau showcased several technological world premieres and numerous sustainable packaging solutions at K 2019 in Düsseldorf. 'Circular Thinking by ILLIG – The safe choice!' was the motto of its trade fair presentation.
Comexi had launched for the first time ever a central impression offset solution for flexible packaging back in 2012. After seven years of development, the new generation of offset CI8 press has introduced new solutions for colour matching.
It has been a challenging period for the plastics packaging industry with difficult market conditions and the ongoing 'war on plastics' having an effect.
At the start of K 2019, Packaging Europe asks some major players in the plastics packaging industry a few pertinent questions about the big issues the industry faces today and finds out about their sustainability drive and innovations.
Laser manufacturer Coherent will present a range of sub-systems and systems that service a variety of plastics processing tasks, including welding, cutting, degating and marking.
