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…
Stora Enso has completed a project to enhance production capabilities for premium packaging board at its Imatra Mills units by modernising the wood handling process – a move expected to reduce reliance on process water and mitigate environmental impacts.
BOBST has announced the 3D CONFIGURATOR online tool – compatible with its DIGITAL MASTER modular label press series – which is thought to integrate digital and flexo technologies into one workflow and allow label converters to visualise their ideal press configurations, thus enhancing their…
SACMI Packaging & Chocolate has announced the development of its HTB wrapping machine, said to be the fastest on the market and utilise a combination of electronics and mechanics to package 250 chocolate bars and tablets a minute.
Graphic Packaging International has announced its new serialisation solution for packaging in the pharmaceutical sector, expected to combat the circulation of falsified medical products and facilitate pharma-compliance in data handling.
Amcor Rigid Packaging has unveiled a two-step light-weighting technology set to remove over 50% of the material and weight in the finish of PET bottles – a development thought to produce attractive packaging, lower manufacturing costs, and reduce carbon emissions.
Consumers are paying attention to their products – where and how they are sourced, and whether they are everything they claim to be. How can smart packaging accommodate for this shift, and what additional benefits can it bring? Ken Sickles, EVP and chief product officer at Digimarc, tells us why…
Reifenhäuser has presented its new Precise, Autonomous, Mechatronic (PAM) automation option for coextrusion adapters and slot dies in flat film and sheet production and extrusion coating, thought to improve the cost and efficiency of the processes.
Smurfit Kappa is aiming to reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption by introducing a new ‘state-of-the-art’ drying process at one of its paper mills.
Bühler and Pellenc ST are collaborating on a front and back-end solution for PET bottle and flake sorting, hoping to improve and future-proof PET recyclers’ processing activities with a new Demo and Applications Centre opening in November.
Sukano has partnered with natural-based chemicals manufacturer Emery Oleochemicals to develop a transparent PET antifogging compound for food contact PET packaging, aiming to combat the necessity of extra antifogging coatings.
Velox Ltd. has announced Micro-Pixel Drop Shape Control, its latest ink technology innovation designed to provide high-quality direct-to-shape digital printing for extruded plastic and laminated tubes.
Liquibox has announced its new automatic and semi-automatic bag-in-box filling equipment, with the new designs capable of filling liquid food, beverages, and non-food products such as cleaning fluids.
