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 …
Sidel Unveils StarLITE®R – A New 100% rPET Bottle for Carbonated Soft Drinks
Sidel, a key player in the blowing and PET packaging sector, has introduced StarLITE®R, a 100% rPET bottle aimed at helping carbonated soft drink (CSD) packaging producers promote material circularity. This addition to Sidel’s signature StarLITE® family addresses the complexities associated with incorporating recycled content. Sidel brings a wealth of experience in the …
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SIG Introduces SIG DomeMini: A Sustainable On-the-Go Carton Bottle
SIG, a leading packaging solutions provider, has unveiled the SIG DomeMini, an innovative on-the-go carton bottle designed to combine the convenience of plastic with the sustainability of carton packaging. This compact carton pack aims to encourage consumers and beverage manufacturers to consider more eco-friendly packaging options in a world where sustainability is increasingly …
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Aptar Beauty and Pinard Beauty Pack Unveil Revolutionary Fully Recyclable Airless Packaging Solution
Aptar Beauty and Pinard Beauty Pack have announced the launch of their latest innovation, Future Airless PET®. This groundbreaking product represents a significant step forward in the world of packaging, offering a fully recyclable, omnichannel, and high-capacity airless packaging solution. The driving force behind this development is the combination of Aptar’s Future PE pump …
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 …
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Krones Receives German Packaging Prize 2023 for Innovative Lightweight Bottle
In a world where sustainability and environmental consciousness take center stage, Krones, a prominent player in the packaging industry, has achieved a significant victory with its revolutionary lightweight bottle design. This innovation has earned the company accolades from the prestigious German Packaging Prize jury. Kim Cheng, the Managing Director of the …
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PepsiCo Launches Innovative Multipacks, Cutting Material Usage by 86%
London, UK – July 18, 2023 PepsiCo, the global leader in food, snack, and beverage production, has introduced a groundbreaking multipack concept for Snack A Jacks in the United Kingdom. This innovative approach aims to reduce material waste significantly. Traditionally, Snack A Jacks have been sold in five individual portion packs housed …
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Kuwait’s Gulf Paper Manufacturing Enhances Paper Production with Toscotec
Toscotec, the renowned provider of paper and board machinery solutions, is set to undertake a significant project to upgrade the forming section of PM2 at the Mina Abdullah paper mill in Kuwait, owned by Gulf Paper Manufacturing. The PM2 machine is dedicated to the production of tissue from 100% virgin fibers and …
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DS Smith and Coca-Cola HBC Austria Introduce Sustainable Cardboard Packaging Innovation
DS Smith PLC, a global leader in sustainable fiber-based packaging, and Coca-Cola HBC Austria have joined forces to replace plastic handles on 1.5-liter PET soft drink multi-packs with cardboard-based outer packaging. This eco-friendly solution, known as DS Smith Lift Up, is set to debut in Austrian supermarkets starting September 2023. The innovative …
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 …