Parkside, a sustainable flexible packaging solutions specialist, has announced the release of its new innovative mono-polymer laminated film, which can be placed into existing UK recycling streams. Manufactured from Polypropylene substrates, the new laminate aims to replace non-recyclable aluminium foil and PET structures and can be utilised in a wide range of packaging formats, …
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Avery Dennison announced that it has completed its acquisition of Thermopatch, one of the leaders specialising in labeling, embellishments, and transfers for the sports, industrial laundry, workwear and hospitality industries. Thermopatch will become part of the company’s Solutions Group. The acquisition will allow the combined business to build on collective industry knowledge, leveraging the …
Smurfit Kappa has patented a new innovative Vitop Uno tap which is the first tap in the Bag-in-Box market to have attached tamper protection. The new tap design is compliant with the forthcoming Single Use Plastics Directive as it does not require the consumer to remove the tamper protection. Instead, it is deactivated when …
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United Caps, an international manufacturer of caps and closures has reported to launch a unique, highly effective and sustainable tethered closure for carton packaging, 23 H-PAK. This closure, which has patents pending, includes an innovative tamper-evident (TE) band that keeps all parts intact for easier recycling. Benoit Henckes, CEO of United Caps said, “We …
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Mespack and Famartec have announced their collaboration regarding the development of a high-quality integrated solution for the pharmaceutical sector; the solution will integrate primary and secondary packaging. The growing demand from pharmaceutical customers for a complete solution to address their production needs encouraged both leading machinery manufacturing companies to join forces in order to respond …
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Tim Ansell SALES DIRECTOR, AL THIKA PACKAGING Al Thika and its partner Hexcelwrap presented Curby Mailers, an easy-to-use paper-based structure that exceeds the protection rates of traditional fragile wraps. The cushioning material replaces bubble wrap and offers substantial benefits over traditional wrapping mxroviding a significant return on investment for end-users, including damage reductions, pack time …
François Martin BOBST GROUP MARKETING & COMMUNICATION MANAGER, PL NARROW MID WEB MARKETING DIRECT All brand owners are asking for faster turnaround times, so we are moving from flexo to the digital print process. We have substrate shortages and price increases, so we need to deal with waste in a meaningful way and we …
Berry Global Group has announced to be the first plastic packaging manufacturer in Europe to supply The Coca-Cola Company with a lightweight, tethered closure for its carbonated soft drinks in PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles. Bolstered by the European Union (EU) Single-Use Plastics Directive, Berry’s new tethered closure for Coca-Cola is designed to remain intact with …
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The Sidel Group has announced expansion in its offering in state-of-the-art labelling technologies to broadens its reach in key market segments. This will ignite a further phase of international development for Makro Labelling Srl, an innovator and leader in the field. Monica Gimre, CEO & President at Sidel said, “We are excited to be …
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Nestlé aims to eliminate more than 3billion pieces of packaging with an overhaul of two of its biggest brands. Quality Street is moving from twist-wrapped sweets to paper packaging, while KitKat has launched wrappers made with 80% recycled plastic that can be recycled at stores across the UK and in household recycling in Ireland. …
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