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…
Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company has launched a new thermoforming grade called Luban HP1151K that will increase both productivity and the overall performance of transparent thermoformed cups, trays and containers.
Terinex, a food and ovenable packaging solutions supplier and manufacturer has introduced the new Q-Tex film, a heat sealable PET mono layer HD printed food grade ovenable film.
Biomaster has extended its range of reusable bags with the first ever antibacterial trolley bag, designed to make supermarket shopping easier and more hygienic.
From 8th to 11th May, Irplast exhibited at Hispack Barcelona, where it showed its whole range of BOPP films, printed adhesive tapes and roll-fed labels.
Brands are faced with highly visible evidence that a ‘recyclable’ pack isn't always recycled. Significant efforts are being made to ensure that single-use packaging ends up in a recycling stream rather rather than in our seas – writes Tracy Sutton.
Uflex has developed flexi-tubes that roll up all the advantages of multi-layered flexible laminates. The unique ABC approach combines aesthetics; barrier properties & counterfeit-proof offers flexibility and endless possibilities to brands.
BarrierTop X 35 is the latest high-barrier film from Schur Flexibles Flexofol GmbH. At 35µm thickness, BarrierTop X 35 is currently the thinnest film available on the market and provides material savings and high all-round performance.
Creative director in the packaging design department of Y&R BCN, Julie Asschenfeldt talks to Tim Sykes about designing packaging as part of a wider communication with consumers in a world undergoing digital transformation
The first anti-static polyethylene films containing graphene nanotubes are being launched in China by a manufacturer of packaging for electronic products.
ExxonMobil has extended its Exceed™ XP performance polymers portfolio with the introduction of a new grade. Exceed XP 8784 offers improved processability combined with extreme film toughness and sealing properties.
