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…
In this edition of ‘In Conversation With…’, we speak to Antonio Stojanov, board member for Product Management and Marketing at Aluflexpack, to learn more about the company’s pursuit of sustainability in its operations and products – including 4∞ Form, a recyclable aluminium blister pack for…
Origin Materials has announced its tethered PET caps, said to be the ‘first’ ever made and designed to align with the EU Single-Use Plastic Directive mandate for connected bottle caps.
In an effort to strengthen its presence in the pharma and consumer goods sectors, IMA Group has closed the acquisition of Sarong’s Packaging Machinery and Packaging Materials divisions, forming IMA Sarong.
Freudenberg Medical is applying its extrusion and moulding capabilities to a line of single-use tubing and bottle cap assemblies, y-connector manifolds, and more, seeking to secure and streamline fluid transfer and other biopharma processes.
Holzmanufaktur Liebich’s handmade wooden box for Jägermeister liqueur, sykell’s cloud-based SaaS software for returnable packaging, dotch’s reusable glass bottle for edible oils, and many more have been named as winners of the German Packaging Institute’s German Packaging Awards 2024.
German biotech startup Inne has selected Burgopak to create bespoke packaging for its minilab product, said to be the ‘first’ at-home hormone testing kit.
Berry has introduced a range of closures and couplings which can be used in conjunction with its Politainer combi pack, designed to provide a closed system for safe dispensing of sensitive liquids without coming into contact with air.
Italy’s FM Vision has created a system that loads rows of vials or bottles in cases, with picking heads that will adjust automatically to the number and the spacing of containers.
Mespack and Fuji Seal intend to replace plastic bottles, reduce plastic consumption, and simultaneously boost efficiency by signing a collaboration agreement to develop an all-inclusive sales contract for filling pre-made spouted pouches.
Evertis has launched its Evercare brand of medical-grade films with recycled, recyclable, and biobased contributions – a move expected to upgrade packaging performance, enhance sustainability, and comply with regulations in the healthcare industry.
The ALPLA Group is acquiring Heinlein Plastik-Technik in an effort to expand its pharma division with closure systems, dosing systems, and application aids for pharmaceutical and medical products.
Cherwell is taking steps to help pharmaceutical companies meet their sustainability goals with terminally sterilized plastic bottles designed to replace glass alternatives, lower packaging weight, and reduce carbon emissions.
