Syntegon Technology and SABIC have developed a sustainable packaging concept for the frozen food industry with a substantial material reduction potential. Their solution comprises the new PHS 2.0 sealing technology from Syntegon and the 20-micrometer thin biaxially oriented polyethylene (BOPE) film from SABIC. Brand owners can now substantially reduce material consumption and …
Milacron launches flexible machine rental option
Milacron, a leading industrial technology company serving the plastics processing industry, is launching rental options for machinery upgrades. The equipment rental option was officially launched on March 25 following an agreement with financing partner Equipment Finance Group (EFG) to meet the demand for increased temporary capacity to produce products to aid in the …
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Optimism for BOPP Film market despite range of challenges exacerbated by coronavirus complications
Companies are acting more cautiously than ever, but even so, confidence remains high that demand for film can only increase, with sustainability concerns playing to the sector’s strengths The BOPP film industry is facing a number of challenges creating significant trading turbulence – resin price fluctuations, trade tariffs, trade barriers and currency shocks …
SML produces PET sheet for face shields
Collaborating with global efforts to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, plastic machine manufacturer SML has commenced industrial production of PET sheet, the main component in plastic face shields, at the SML headquarters in Redlham in Vöcklabruck, Austria, this week. Production takes place on a state-of-the-art line for calendered sheets. The extrusion line produces enough material for …
Even after 150 years, Windmöller & Hölscher continues to evolve
In an exclusive conversation with Packaging MEA editor Ben Daniel, Windmöller & Hölscher sales director Thomas Lengenberg talks about the company’s performance in 2019 and the way forward. Ben (B): How was 2019 for Windmöller & Hölscher in general, and in particular here in the MEA region? Thomas Lengenberg (TL): 2019 in general was a very …
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Borouge’s new recyclable packaging solutions spark major interest at Egypt’s Plastex 2020 event
Borouge, a leading UAE petrochemicals company providing innovative, value-creating plastics solutions, has launched a new line of polymers that help the packaging industry advance its sustainability and circular economy commitments. Borstar FB5600 by Borouge was unveiled at the 7th International African-Arabian Exhibition for Plastics Industry (Plastex 2020) in Cairo on January 9-12. Borstar FB5600 is …
Clariant introduces brilliant new metallic aesthetic for premium packaging
Clariant Masterbatches has developed a novel chrome color that opens new opportunities for designers and manufacturers of high-end products, bottles and packaging. Targeted especially at polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers, the color is slightly translucent, so it is ideal for applications where it is necessary or desirable for the contents in the bottle to be visible. …
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Borouge strengthens presence in Egypt with recent new launch
Borouge recently launched the Borstar® FB5600, their latest recyclable packaging solution at the Plastex 2020 in Egypt earlier this year. Borstar® FB5600 is a new grade of bimodal HDPE mono-material solution that reflects Borouge’s continuous efforts towards circularity. The launch also reflected Borouge’s interest in strengthening its presence in the Egyptian market and positioning itself …
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OCTAL creates global hub for PET out of Oman
With a total annual capacity of almost one million metric tonnes, OCTAL is the largest global manufacturer of PET sheet and resin on a single site, and the only company in the world with a fully integrated food packaging system from raw material to finished product. “Under the premise ‘ From Oman to the World’ …
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SIPA strengthens base on Circular Economy and Digital platforms
In an interaction with Packaging MEA technology editor Vikram Fotedar, SIPA S.p.A Filling & Packaging Division service innovation manager Riccardo Necchi discusses details of a new digital platform that has a sustainable touch to it. Vikram Fotedar (VF): There are two basic themes. One about sustainability and companies’ initiative towards sustainability and the other is …
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