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…
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.
Ranpak has combined automation and protective paper technology into three integrated solutions that apply recyclable and biodegradable pads or void fill to e-commerce and industrial packages, seeking to reduce the labour and training required of human operators.
Systech has introduced its ST16 Semi-Automated Multi-Aggregation Station for pharmaceutical manufacturers, CMOs, CDMOs, re-packagers and distributors, aiming to optimize productivity and improve efficiency.
Utilizing a ‘broad spectrum’ of PET and polyester feedstock, DePoly and Plastic Technologies Inc. have produced a ‘closed-loop’ recycled PET bottle suitable for food contact and long-term storage.
VTT has announced the licensing of its mixed plastic recycling technology, Olefy, to US-based company Refinity, which develops and commercialises new waste recovery technologies.
FINAT has revealed the key points from its session on the opportunities and challenges AI poses to the label industry, held at the FINAT European Label Forum 2024 and aiming to explore AI’s role in driving innovation, improving operational efficiencies and maintaining competitive advantage.
Domino has announced the launch of its new Mx350i-eP electric pallet labeller, designed for improved efficiency and said to require up to 40% less energy and up to 50% less factory air than previous generation pallet labellers.
Corn Next has officially launched CornNext-17 - its bio-based material designed to replace traditional plastics and support global sustainability initiatives – accompanied by its CornNext-17 White Paper report.
In its new Solution Model playbook, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste outlines its approach to converting mixed plastic waste into products of value – keeping investment and technology requirements minimal to ensure its accessibility for countries with less developed recycling systems.
A pilot project run by bpost allows customers to post items without packaging or labels by delivering them to and collecting them from lockers accessed via smartphone.
