Fujifilm to demonstrate range of digital packaging solutions at Interpack 2023

Fujifilm will exhibit its extensive portfolio of analogue and digital packaging solutions at Interpack (stand F65, Hall 8a, 4-10 May 2023) under the theme of ‘Analogue. Digital. Sustainable’. Fujifilm recognises how print can add value to packaging, and is combining expertise in the latest digital print technologies with an analogue heritage to create a unique …

Bobst announces participation at Interpack 2023

Bobst to participate at Interpack 2023 taking place in Düsseldorf from 4-10 May. The company’s innovations will be a major presence throughout the tradeshow, with several samples and machines shown at stands across the exhibition.   oneBARRIER PrimeCycle At several stands, companies will present converted samples of packaging using oneBARRIER PrimeCycle – a polymer-based mono-material …

NOVA Chemicals commercialises first FDA-compliant recycled Polyethylene

Nova Chemicals Corporation, one of the leading suppliers of polyethylene (PE) for food packaging, has announced that it delivered a commercialised FDA-compliant high-density recycled polyethylene (rPE) resin to market. The new grade is its first mechanically recycled food-contact resin and is part of the Company’s recently announced SYNDIGO rPE portfolio.   The resin, SYNDIGO rPE-0860-FC, …

Parkside launches new recyclable monopolymer film

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, …

Toppan to open first European production site for transparent barrier films

Toppan, one of the global leaders in security, packaging, and electronics solutions, has announced plans to open a new plant in Most, the Czech Republic.   Toppan aims to commence mass production at its first transparent barrier film manufacturing site in Europe by the end of 2024. With the launch of the new plant, Toppan …

S-One Labels & Packaging appoints Sharon Beeman as VP

S-One Labels & Packaging has announced the appointment of Sharon Beeman as the new Vice-President of Global Sales.   Boasting an impressive 15-year track record in the flexible packaging sector, Beeman is renowned for forging strong relationships and fueling exponential growth.   Joining the S-OneLP family in 2018, Beeman has focused on transforming regional technical …

SIG launches the world’s first aluminium-free full barrier Signature EVO packaging materials for aseptic carton packs

Nicola Wagstyl SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER MEA, SIG COMBIBLOC SIG launched the world’s first aluminium-free full barrier Signature EVO packaging materials for aseptic carton packs – Signature EVO at PRIME Awards 2022. This represents the evolution of aseptic cartons with no aluminium layer. The highlight of the presentation was how the new structure can be a solution …

Borouge partnered with Corys Packaging in developing and accomplishing an innovative MDOPE pouch

Kamal Sharma APPLICATION MARKETING MANAGER, BOROUGE Borouge pasrtnered with Corys Packag ing in developing and accomplishing this MDO-PE pouch. Having made its new fully sustainable flexible MDO-PE structure a reality and closing the loop along with its partners, Borouge, Corys Packaging presented a fully recyclable PE laminate, formulated with Borouge performance Anteo and Borstar enhanced …

Excitement and opportunities await those entering the industry

As one of the leading women in packaging, Sara Alexander of Bobst is keen to see more women – and especially more young people – embrace the sector as a career choice Packaging MEA (PMEA): Please introduce yourself. Sara Alexander (SA): I have worked in the packaging industry for more than 20 years, currently as …