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…
Brothers Drinks Co. has partnered with MCC Label and Avery Dennison to utilise the latter’s AD Circular scheme and reprocess difficult-to-recycle PET label liners into packaging for use in the home as well as the personal care industry.
XSYS has announced its nyoflex FTV Digital hard durometer photopolymer plate for the flexographic printing of flexible packaging with solvent inks; it intends to deliver ‘superior’ overall equipment efficiency (OEE) in plate production and provide high-quality print.
Fujifilm has unveiled its Acuity Prime L flatbed printer with an ink system specific to its series; the solution is expected to increase productivity and ROI for print service providers.
GMG and Sun Chemical have partnered to create a next-generation system that enables customers to digitize their colour workflows, with the aim of delivering value in print and quality control.
What are the key sustainability challenges in packaging, and in particular labelling this year? What does the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Revision mean for the sector? What are the implications for reuse and refill packaging models and downstream demands for innovations, including the…
hubergroup Print Solutions is launching its first coldset and heatset inks for food-compliant paper packaging with the aim of facilitating dynamic brand customisation in recyclable packaging solutions.
WACKER will unveil its VINNOL L-6868 polymer resin binder – set to formulate wood, paper, film, and solvent-borne coatings, suitable for printing inks and high-solids and UV-curing systems, and compatible with food-grade packaging – at this year’s European Coatings Show.
HP has introduced its HP PageWide C550 post-print digital corrugated press, designed to optimise operational efficiency and lower the manufacturing costs of corrugated Flexo and Litho boxes.
Fujifilm has announced that its ApeosPro C series of light production digital printers has become commercially available, highlighting its ‘world’s first’ high-resolution LED printhead.
Fedrigoni Self Adhesives has unveiled its new Re-Play product line, which aims to upcycle the discarded glassine backing of other self-adhesive products into a new premium labelling solution.
A partnership between Siegwerk, German startup Wildplastic, and the Hamburg University of Technology has announced its successful trial to deink plastic packaging waste before it enters the recycling extrusion process.
