Innovia Films announces expansion at German site for sustainable label material

Innovia Films, a science material leader and major producer of highly differentiated speciality Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP), Bubble and Tenter technologies and Cast Polypropylene (CPP) films, announces the groundbreaking for a significant expansion at its Innovia business unit near Leipzig in Germany at the Dow ValuePark Schkopau.   A new 8.8 meters wide multi-layer co-extrusion …

GMG launches four state-of-the-art food manufacturing factories

Global well-being company GMG launches four manufacturing facilities in Dubai to contribute to the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051 and the ‘Make in the Emirates’ initiative.   The UAE-based conglomerate also announced its global expansion plans for six of its food brands, aiming to reach international markets across four continents over the next five …

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 …

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 …

Mondi scoops innovation award with paper-based Hug&Hold solution

Mondi, one of the global leaders in sustainable packaging and paper, has won the coveted PPI Award in the Product Innovation category for its Hug&Hold packaging solution. The Fastmarkets Forest Products PPI Awards are the only global awards dedicated to recognising the achievements of companies, mills and individuals in the pulp and paper sector.   …

PepsiCo to install Aquafina water stations throughout mall

Dubai Festival City Mall, part of Al-Futtaim Malls, has announced its partnership with PepsiCo to install Aquafina Water Stations throughout the mall, bringing a personalised, refreshing, and sustainable hydration experience to mall visitors.   As part of the partnership, Dubai Festival City Mall has installed five Aquafina Water Stations, in strategic locations across the space, …

GMG partners with Sun Chemical for new colour development technology

GMG, the developer behind a suite of market-leading proofing and color management tools, and Sun Chemical, one of the leader in inks for packaging, have partnered together to create a next-generation digital color workflow system.   The new solution, powered by GMG ColorCard technology, enables customers to digitise their color workflows, delivering unprecedented value in …

MPS unveils VirtualCoach real-time operating tool

MPS connectivity and performance service has launched VirtualCoach, a new product which offers to enhance the quality and efficiency of printing press performance. It is a real-time innovative operating tool that works within MPSConnect and is available on all new MPS presses.   As a personalised, data-driven AI instructional and guidance application, VirtualCoach is based …

PepsiCo launches trial paper-based packaging for snacks

PepsiCo has announced to trial new paper-based outer packaging for its Walkers Baked multipacks, in a first for savoury snacks flexible packaging in the UK.   The trial pack is widely recyclable and will replace plastic outer wrapping on more than 300,000 six-pack multipacks of two popular Walkers Baked flavours – Sea Salt and Cheese …