Iconic Woodacity® 2.0: Aptar Beauty and Quadpack’s revamped wood-finished refillable lipstick

  Aptar Beauty and Quadpack have introduced the updated Iconic Woodacity® 2.0 refillable lipstick, building on their successful collaboration from the previous year. The revamped product enhances sustainability and user experience by integrating new wood finishes and an innovative closure system.   The Iconic Woodacity® 2.0 combines Aptar’s advanced Iconic mechanism with Quadpack’s custom wooden …

Nestlé SMA Nutrition introduces NaviLens technology to support visually impaired parents

  Nestlé SMA Nutrition has incorporated NaviLens technology across all its Infant Nutrition packaging, marking a significant first in the global category. This move aims to assist the more than two million people in the UK living with sight loss by providing greater independence in formula feeding, both in-store and at home.   The new …

ProAmpac introduces curbside recyclable packaging for tissue products

  ProAmpac has unveiled its new fiber-based ProActive Recyclable RP-1050 packaging, designed to replace traditional plastic film overwraps with a curbside recyclable option. Initially launched in North America, the product has proven successful and is now also available in Europe with local manufacturing capabilities.   The RP-1050 is aimed at providing a sustainable alternative to …

Henkel expands major plant in India to boost local adhesive production

  Henkel Adhesives Technologies India Private Limited has completed Phase III of its manufacturing facility in Kurkumbh, near Pune. The expanded site, which began operations in 2020, is designed to meet the increasing demand for adhesives, sealants, and surface treatment products in the Indian market.   The new Loctite plant, named after Henkel’s established brand, …

Label Industry Global Awards 2024: Key winners announced

  Ferdinand Rüesch IV of Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG and Paul Teachout of Harper Corporation of America have been named the recipients of the label industry’s most prestigious awards at the 2024 Label Industry Global Awards.   Ferdinand Rüesch IV, Senior Vice President, Global Key Accounts, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, and Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG, has …

Hybrid Software partners with Diageo for AI-driven personalized bottle experience

  Hybrid Software, a global provider of prepress, workflow, and 3D solutions for label and packaging printing, has announced its participation in ‘Project Halo,’ an initiative led by Diageo, a major player in the beverage alcohol industry.   The project, set to debut in August at Johnnie Walker Princes Street in Edinburgh, Scotland, offers visitors …

CCL expands floatable polyolefin shrink sleeve range to enhance PET recycling

  CCL Label has announced an expansion of its floatable polyolefin (PO) shrink sleeve line, designed to improve the recycling of PET, HDPE, and PP packaging. The updated product range aims to replace traditional materials like PET-G, PVC, and OPS, which can complicate recycling processes.   “We are proud to share our extended range of …

Skanem Africa opens new label factory in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  Skanem Africa has launched a new labeling factory in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, aiming to enhance service delivery and expand market reach within the East African region. The facility began operations in late July 2024, positioning Skanem closer to its customers and new markets.   The new Tanzanian site complements existing operations in Kenya, …

Alesayi expands portfolio with advanced BIB packaging system from SIG

  Alesayi Beverage Corporation, a prominent beverage manufacturer in Saudi Arabia since 1959 with a significant 60% market share in the energy drinks sector, is partnering with SIG to broaden its product and packaging range. The collaboration will see Alesayi incorporating the advanced SIG SureFill 42 Aseptic BIB filling system to launch new products in …

Omet and Printech ME collaborate on innovation and sustainability across Pack-Print-Converting

  In the wake of remarkable growth and achievements both globally and particularly in the MEA region, the spotlight shines brightly on OMET, a leading name in the realm of Packaging Printing Machines. With the inauguration of their expansive new headquarters spanning an impressive 20,000 square meters, OMET reaffirms its commitment to innovation and excellence. …