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…
Recyda has announced it has secured €6.3 million in Series A funding from venture capital firm Cusp Capital, with plans to expand its platform for sustainable packaging management into international markets.
Syntegon’s advanced PMX packaging platform for coffee packaging now runs Constantia Flexibles’ EcoLamHighPlus mono-polyethylene material in pursuit of an ‘efficient, future-ready solution’ at no extra cost to brand owners.
Ravenwood has introduced its linerless recessed carton board trays with removable plastic lids, targeting ‘food to go’ retailers and said to provide improved production efficiency and food safety.
Tri-Wall Circular has announced the launch of its returnable packaging solution, the YOYOBin Adjustable, said to have a ‘significant weight reduction’ compared to traditional metal and plastic containers and aiming towards increased efficiency in the automotive industry.
Mondi has completed a €95 million investment to increase kraftliner capacity at its Świecie containerboard mill by 55,000 tonnes – a move set to help customers package large, weighted products in ‘heavy-duty’ kraft from more resource-efficient production processes.
EndFlex has launched its Boxxer Wrap Around Case Packer, apparently designed to provide ‘unparalleled efficiency and versatility’ and use less corrugate than pre-formed cases.
Aiming to make the logistics sector more ‘efficient and sustainable’, Newwen has launched reusable plastic (PP) transport boxes equipped with IoT technology such as RFID and QR codes, distributed by Paardekooper.
Avery Dennison has revealed its first range of INGEDE12-certified paper label solutions, using a new adhesive technology said to result in higher quality output for new cardboard and paper production.
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has unveiled two new, fully recyclable barrier flow wrap films, said to lower the weight of food packaging by up to 75% compared to other solutions.
Engineering company Fyous has announced that its high-speed mould-making technology, said to use a pin tool which can create a mould in around twenty minutes, will be introduced at the Formnext trade fair taking place on 19th-22nd November in Frankfurt, Germany.
Sweet Candy Company is utilizing Schubert’s robotic pick-and-place solution to package its Chocolate Sticks into pre-erected trays, a solution expected to allow for flexibility in loading operations, as well as facilitate easy operation and mechanical stability.
Heidelberg and Solenis have announced a collaboration aiming to develop a cost-effective process to integrate barrier coatings for fibre-based packaging directly into the roll-fed flexo printing process, using Heidelberg’s Boardmaster printing press.
