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…
SmartSolve has introduced its PureNil 0 packaging substrate, said to be a 100% bio-based and flushable material designed to replace single-use plastics in consumer-packaged goods.
Stora Enso has unveiled its Performa Lumi GC1 folding boxboard (FBB), designed to deliver ‘premium visual impact and efficient material use’ for everyday beauty, personal care and healthcare packaging.
Borealis has revealed a €49 million strategic investment to scale up production of its Borstar Nextension polypropylene (PP) at its manufacturing site in Burghausen, Germany.
ACG Packaging Materials has revealed SuperPod, its cold-form blister technology believed to downsize blister cavities by up to 39% and use less material per pack.
SÜDPACK Medica has announced its MedHub service, allowing customers to order pre-made pouches in standard sizes and defined batch quantities by phone, email, or online. The pouches are said to be manufactured in ISO-certified cleanrooms and fulfill the stringent quality requirements of the…
Laser printing solutions company DataLase has introduced a clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles, aiming to provide an alternative to traditional labels, eliminating filmic and paper materials while delivering full label-equivalent functionality.
HD Barcode aims to improve the accessibility of on-pack product information with HDInfoCode, an advanced 2D code designed for consumers with reading challenges, visual or hearing impairments, and more.
ProAmpac has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire TC Transcontinental Packaging (TCP) from TC Transcontinental for around €1.28 billion, subject to customary adjustments for debt and debt-like items, cash, and net working capital.
WeighPack Systems has launched its High-Speed Rigid Container Weigh Filling System, said to deliver ‘unmatched’ performance, accuracy, and line integration. The system also aims to deliver ‘exceptional’ throughput and consistency for demanding production environments.
Autopack has launched a semi-automatic bucket line aiming to improve efficiency for customers in sectors including food, household, pharmaceutical and personal care, eliminating the manual effort of separating and orientating empty buckets from a stack and reducing the initial cost compared to a…
Biffa has revealed it has recycled 10 billion HDPE milk bottles through a closed-loop solution. Managing director of Biffa Polymers, James McLeary, believes this needs to become the norm, and issues such as UK exports of unprocessed plastic waste need to be tackled. In this article, we summarize…
