X-Rite Pantone launches Brand Color Assessment Program

  X-Rite Pantone has unveiled a new Color Assessment Profile program aimed at assisting consumer brands in ensuring consistent color representation across various packaging materials. The collaboration between X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC, renowned entities in color science and technology, aims to address the challenges brands face in maintaining color accuracy amidst diverse packaging types. …

Baumer hhs Introduces Eco-Friendly Solution for Pallet Load Security

  Baumer hhs has introduced a solution aimed at reducing plastic film usage for securing pallet and transport loads, aligning with industry initiatives to cut packaging waste and resource consumption.   The application system, before palletizing, uses an anti-slip hot melt adhesive sprayed onto boxes. A small amount secures interlocked stacked boxes on all pallet …

Kongsberg PCS Launches New Kongsberg Ultimate Platform for Corrugated Production

  Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) unveiled its latest digital cutting platform, the Kongsberg Ultimate, marking a notable development in the corrugated production sector. The platform is positioned to potentially impact the industry with claims of enhanced productivity, precision, and safety.   Featuring a new drive technology, an acceleration rate of up to 2.74G, …

IPACK-IMA 2025: Charting a New Course for Innovation and Industry Growth

      Milan, Italy – October 24, 2023   The future of IPACK-IMA, a renowned event in the processing and packaging market, is set to unfold in 2025 with a strategic focus on innovation and industry transformation. The show has been a cornerstone in understanding market dynamics, and it is now poised to redefine …

XSYS Introduces Nyloprint® WS PRO D Letterpress Plate for Various Printing Applications

  XSYS has unveiled the nyloprint® WS PRO Digital, a newly developed water-washable, steel-based letterpress plate suitable for the printing of plastic tubes, cups, metal cans, and aerosols. This plate is designed to optimize LED inline exposure and brush washout, offering exceptional print quality regardless of the processing equipment used.   Dr. Christian Pietsch, Product …

Origin Materials and Husky Pave the Way for Sustainable Advanced Packaging

      Origin Materials, Inc. a leading carbon-negative materials company, and Husky Technologies, a technology provider, have announced a significant step in the commercialization of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) incorporating the sustainable chemical FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid) for advanced packaging and other applications.   Origin successfully integrated FDCA, a bio-based sustainable chemical, into PET, creating a …

Sabic and partners introduce first in-mold labelling solution with certified renewable polymers

  SABIC, a global chemical industry leader, has teamed up with specialists in in-mold labelling (IML) to introduce a groundbreaking solution for food packaging containers. This innovation utilizes certified renewable polypropylene (PP) resins to create high-quality mono-PP thin-wall packaging, all while maintaining quality, processability, safety, and convenience.   The IML technology employed here accomplishes seamless …

Eviosys Launches ‘Ecopeel’, a Revolutionary New Dual Product of Can and Peelable End

Eviosys, a leading global supplier of metal packaging, has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation – EcopeelTM. With two centuries of expertise and innovation behind it, Eviosys has introduced a pioneering concept: a processable food can featuring a sleek, peelable foil directly sealed onto the can body.   EcopeelTM represents a significant stride toward revolutionizing the packaging …

Extrupet Continues Partnership with EREMA for PET Recycling Technology Expansion

      Extrupet, a leading force in PET bottle material recycling across the African continent since its establishment in 2000, is set to expand its operations with the acquisition of a VACUNITE® machine from EREMA in June 2024. This expansion marks the latest chapter in Extrupet’s longstanding collaboration with EREMA, which dates back to …