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…
DS Smith has developed a custom cardboard six-packhandle solution for glass bottles of Martin Brewery’s organic beer, designed for a simple but memorable unboxing experience with mathematical puzzles provided inside.
CMG Granulators has introduced its new G55 granulator line for high-capacity applications, aiming for high productivity, efficiency and improved accessibility for cleaning and maintenance.
Aiming to address the challenges of consumer demand for sustainable solutions and stricter regulations requiring greater resource efficiency in production, Henkel, R-Cycle and Korozo Group have collaborated to investigate the potential benefits of Digital Product Passports (DPPs).
Packsize has launched its X6 automated ‘right-sized’ packaging system, aiming to comply with PPWR and said to be capable of creating up to 1,500 flat-bottom boxes per hour from corrugated Z-fold.
A new bulk adhesive range from Power Adhesives seeks to unlock low-waste, large-scale and efficient sealing for packaging, among other industrial applications.
Siegwerk has introduced its nitrocellulose (NC) free ink series for surface printing on polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) packaging solutions, developed to meet packaging design guidelines such as those from RecyClass and CEFLEX.
ULMA Packaging has launched its Width-Flex technology for thermoforming machines, said to reduce film waste by up to 80%, improve efficiency and minimize operational downtime.
DTM Print has introduced its new LX4000e Color Label Printer, said to reduce downtime, ensure maximum productivity and give users more control over their printing operations.
Sidel has unveiled its StarLITE-R STILL bottle base aiming to ensure reduced blowing pressure, 100% recycled PET (rPET) integration and high-speed production for water, juices, milk, and edible oil from 0.25L up to 2.5L.
Markem-Imaje is gearing its continuous inkjet printer, the 9712 bi-jet coder, towards products requiring ‘significant amounts’ of on-pack information, claiming to complete print jobs that would normally require two machines with one.
WeighPack Systems has announced the release of its Swifty Bagger S-3600 Duplex Servo machine designed to maximize productivity, flexibility, and ease of use for pouch bagging.
Zeus Packaging has unveiled the Apollo Pallet Wrapping System, reportedly designed to reduce plastic consumption by up to 60%, save time, cut costs, and significantly reduce businesses’ carbon footprint and Scope 3 emissions.
