Production line & Efficiency
News and analysis on how the packaging industry is innovating to improve production line performance, achieve enhanced efficiency across the supply chain and more.
Henkel introduces phthalate-free compounds for metal packaging sealing
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has introduced a new generation of its Darex COV sealants, free from phthalate-based plasticizers and said
Baumer HHS introduces Xmelt fusion range for hot melt applications
Baumer HHS has introduced Xmelt fusion, its latest range of melters designed for hot melt applications, seeking to enable customers
(Hypothetical) apocalyptic (eschatological) trends in European AI sustainable packaging design: the next 20 years
Prof. Christo Kaftandjiev, university professor and Ph.D. of packaging design, AI and digital marketing communications and marketing semiotics, outlines
ROCOL launches silicone spray for industrial applications
Industrial lubricants manufacturer ROCOL has announced the global launch of its Ultimate Silicone Spray, a multi-purpose mould release and
Origin Materials and Royal Hordijk mass-produce PET bottle caps for recycling
Origin Materials and Royal Hordijk Packaging have teamed up to mass-produce PET bottle caps, aiming to streamline recycling and
Fortress Technology targets food safety with automated label inspection solution
Fortress Technology has announced plans to debut its Vyper Vision automated top and bottom label inspection solution at PPMA 2025,
Sustainability Awards 2025 Finalist Interview: CMC’s 3D vertical bagger and auto-packer
As part of our Finalist Interview series ahead of the Sustainability Awards, we spoke to CMC about its Super Vertical
Sidel helps PepsiCo’s Mexican bottler launch returnable PET and glass lines
PepsiCo’s exclusive bottler in Mexico, Grupo GEPP, has installed expanded bottling lines for returnable PET and glass, partnering with
ABB seeks improved efficiency with new generation of robots
ABB Robotics has announced the new generation of its IRB 1200 robots for applications including handling, assembly and dispensing, said
Paxiom targets improved throughout with pre-roll inspection system
Canapa Solutions by Paxiom has announced its Vision360 automated inspection system specifically for pre-rolls, said to reduce manual labour
Nobelus reveals wet film range for flexible packaging
Finishing solutions supplier Nobelus has released a line of premium wet films for flexible packaging with no adhesive layer, said
Ruizhi Machinery targets productivity and efficiency with bread paper bag machine
Ruizhi Machinery has unveiled its bread paper bag machine, said to achieve cutting speeds of up to 130 bags per