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…
Wild Goose Filling has introduced a CE-certified dual-lane model to its Evolution Series of beverage canning systems, said to achieve speeds of up to 6000 cans every hour.
AM Labels has expanded its portfolio with the LabelPack Label X JR, a programmable, wipe-on label applicator for a variety of medium-volume box, carton, and tray applications in such industries as food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
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.
Esko has launched a new cloud-based software solution that combines project management with digital proofing and DAM in hopes of enabling small-to-medium-sized consumer brands to swiftly and efficiently bring their packaging to the omnichannel market.
Keiryo Packaging technology for plastic processing integrates molecular ordering into the polymer melt, triggering “flow-enhanced morphological changes” in the polymer mass with the aim of enhancing material functionality. The company says that this ‘KP Technology’ is applicable across various…
WeighPack has announced that its VF-1200 continuous motion vertical bagger is now available in a ‘sanitary version’ to meet high-pressure washdown needs in wet, cold, and harsh environments.
Antalis Packaging has added three new pallet stretch wrappers to its Master’in range, including a mobile machine; these solutions aim to provide for applications of all sizes and bring a greater variety of choices to the market at a range of price points.
AFRY and Stora Enso are set to convert the decommissioned paper machine at the latter’s Oulu site in Finland into a high-volume consumer board production line with an expected annual capacity of 750,000 tonnes of folding box board and coated unbleached kraft.
Newtec has been exhibiting its new LASER FLOWPACK700 laser welding machine for ultra-thin film at Fruit Logistica, with the resultant films set to package fruit and vegetable products, amongst other applications.
Mitsubishi Electric AI Laboratory has unveiled its MELSOFT MaiLab AI solution, which apparently allows for optimised operations on manufacturing lines while maximising equipment monitoring, visibility, and diagnostics.
Packaging converters play an important role in the value chain and handle a wide range of materials and substrates. But how does the sector innovate to deal with a challenging economic climate and increasing sustainability demands, and what are the latest trends and developments? Elisabeth Skoda…
