Rigid Packaging
News and analysis on the latest technologies and innovations in rigid packaging, including plastics, metal, glass and board and more.
Downgauging: When less is more
The subject of downgauging is something we have covered extensively in Packaging Europe, and it continues to be one of
Agr presents laboratory thickness and dimensional measurement system for plastic containers at K 2019
Agr will display several new product developments as well as an array of quality management and process control equipment for
Croxsons’ new bespoke gin bottle in heavily populated market
Scottish distillery, Eden Mill, has enlisted leading glass packaging company, Croxsons, to design and create a bespoke glass bottle for
PACCOR acquires EDV Packaging Solutions, S.A.
PACCOR has acquired the majority stake in EDV Packaging Solutions, one of the leading manufacturers of rigid barrier packaging for
Sidel acquires COMEP, enhancing its moulds and tooling offer
Sidel has announced the acquisition of Cognac Moules Emballages Plastiques (COMEP), a French producer and designer of moulds for PET,
Spiced-up technology addresses glass jar sealing issues
The continued growth of Europe’s spice and herb market has been accompanied by a parallel increase in demand for
Tackling the rPET challenge
Coca-Cola European Partners recently announced that the company will be using bottles made from 100% recycled plastic for its
Milliken to focus on enhancing plastics at K 2019
“Waste reduction and the recycling of plastics are necessary megatrends impacting today’s consumer products sector,” notes Herrin Hood, global
Circular economy is hot topic at K 2019
Plastic products have become an integral part of almost every area of life. For good reason. Plastic packaging extends the
Ioniqa takes first 10 kiloton PET upcycling factory into operation
With the commissioning of the first 10 kiloton plant in the Netherlands Ioniqa honours their promise, made earlier this year,
Food & Specialty Metal Packaging combines with Exal to form Trivium Packaging
Ardagh Group announces today that it has entered into an agreement to combine its Food & Specialty Metal Packaging business
Alliance to End Plastic Waste Welcomes 12 New Companies From Across the Plastics Value Chain
The Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) today welcomed 12 new companies from across the plastics value chain, including Chinese