WM Returns to PLAST Milan Exhibition with New Innovations

    After a hiatus since the last edition in 2018, WM is making a comeback at the PLAST exhibition, scheduled for September 5-8. The Swiss company will occupy Hall 13, booth C31 to showcase its latest developments and innovations. The spotlight of the event will be on the evolution of WM’s renowned thermoforming machine, …

ALPLA Strengthens UK Presence with iTEC Packaging Acquisition

    ALPLA Group, an internationally active packaging and recycling specialist, has demonstrated its commitment to the UK market through the acquisition of iTEC Packaging (Mansfield). The acquired plant specializes in producing closures primarily for the dairy industry, as well as the food and beverage sectors. With the addition of iTEC Packaging (Mansfield), ALPLA expands …

ALPLA and Coca-Cola Launch India’s First 100% Recycled PET Bottle for Packaged Drinking Water”

    ALPLA, a global packaging solutions provider, has joined forces with Coca-Cola India to introduce India’s first 100% recycled PET (rPET) bottle for packaged drinking water under the Kinley brand. This landmark achievement marks a significant step towards a circular economy in India’s packaging industry. With ALPLA’s support, Coca-Cola India has successfully launched the …

M&S Partners with HANDLE to Launch Beauty Takeback Scheme, Making Recycling ‘Empties’ Easier

    Marks & Spencer (M&S) has joined forces with HANDLE, experts in beauty recycling, to introduce the Beauty Takeback Scheme across over 40 of its stores in the UK. The initiative aims to facilitate the recycling of difficult-to-process beauty packaging materials and components, which often end up in landfills, by transforming them into new …

SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ Enables Eco-Friendly Pasta Packaging by Garofalo

SABIC, a global chemical industry leader, has announced the successful launch of another project as part of its TRUCIRCLE™ program, which aims to promote a circular plastic economy. Italian pasta manufacturer Garofalo has introduced a new packaging solution made using SABIC’s certified circular polypropylene (PP). The sustainable material is derived from advanced recycling and transformed …

Henkel Launches Injectable Thermally Conductive Adhesive for EV Batteries

  Application of Loctite TLB 9300 APSi between battery cells and the cooling system   Henkel, a global leader in automotive adhesives and thermal materials, has introduced Loctite TLB 9300 APSi, the world’s first injectable thermally conductive adhesive for electric vehicle (EV) battery systems. This groundbreaking adhesive offers structural bonding and efficient heat management capabilities …

SACMI’s Game-Changing Packaging Innovations Unveiled at ProPak Asia 2023

    SACMI, a global leader in the beverage and food packaging industry, is gearing up for ProPak Asia 2023, the largest packaging fair in Southeast Asia. The company will showcase innovative solutions aimed at reducing the weight of neck-cap systems and facilitating a successful transition to PVC-free aluminum caps. Addressing the industry’s pressing need …

MenaBev collaborates with Sidel to deliver new bottle formats, lightweight Aquafina design

    Renowned PepsiCo bottler, MenaBev, has successfully introduced seven new bottle formats across two PET lines with the assistance of Sidel, a leading provider of packaging solutions. Sidel collaborated closely with MenaBev to convert two Combi PET lines at the expansive MEGA Plant in Jeddah within a remarkable one-week timeframe. This swift, efficient, and …

Glenroy Team Gains Expertise in Germany to Welcome New Press

    As Glenroy, Inc., a Wisconsin-based company, prepares for the arrival of their first W&H press, they sent a team of eight members to Lengerich for intensive training. The investment in training aimed to provide the team with the best possible start on the press and ensure a smooth transition. Keith Trzebiatowski, Printing Manager …

Gimme five! KitKat reveals new look for its iconic bar

    KitKat, the renowned brand known for its crispy wafer bars, has introduced its latest innovation—the five-finger bar. This exciting development has already been launched, revolutionizing the classic four-finger KitKat by adding an extra finger, known as the KitKat Thumb.   To commemorate this milestone and showcase its commitment to the new design, KitKat …