Mondi partners with Thimonnier to make recyclable packaging

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has joined forces with French machine supplier Thimonnier to develop a recyclable packaging for liquid soap refills. The solution is designed to replace the current industry standard of non-recyclable plastic.   The companies have created a new packaging for liquid refills that is designed so that it …

V-Shapes returns to Dubai for Gulfood 2022

V-Shapes, a supplier of vertically integrated products and services for convenient, hygienic and sustainable single-dose packaging, has announced that it will return to Dubai for the 2022 edition of Gulfood, which scheduled from 13 to 17 February at the Dubai World Trade Centre.   V-Shapes will be located in the Trade Centre Arena, stand S-E12 …

Bobst and partners launch next-gen samples

By Ben Daniel:  Bobst and its partners have announced a milestone in their pioneering work to replace non-recyclable high barrier multi-material packaging structures with mono-material alternatives designed for recycling. The launch of a new generation of Bobst “hero samples” represents a significant achievement in the mission to deliver state-of-the-art solutions utilising a new generation of …

The Ferrero Group introduces new recyclable box for its iconic Ferrero Rocher range

As part of its journey to more sustainable packaging, the Ferrero Group is launching a new eco-designed box for its iconic Ferrero Rocher range. Ferrero Rocher will begin to introduce the new eco-designed boxes in a phased roll out around the world starting from September 2021 and will start with its best-selling compact boxes, the …

Milacron expands all-electric machine portfolio: launches new Fanuc Roboshot Alpha-Sib series

Milacron Injection Molding & Extrusion, announced a new addition to their all-electric offering – the FANUC Roboshot ALPHA-SiB series, which is based on the best-selling FANUC Roboshot ALPHA-SiA series and is a continuation of Milacron’s partnership with FANUC in the Americas for over 35 years.   Mac Jones, President, Milacron Injection & Extrusion, explains how …

Engel joins pre-owned market

The foundation of Engel Used Machinery sees injection moulding machine man­ufacturer and systems solutions provider Engel extend its portfolio to include pre-owned machines.   With Engel as their full-service provider, customers benefit from comprehensive advice from a single source.   Besides injection moulding machines, the new company also buys back used robots from the Engel …

Constantia Flexibles’ launches recyclable polymeric mono-material for pharmaceuticals

Constantia Flexibles launches its first recyclable polymeric mono-material, Perpetua, for a wide range of uses in pharma packaging applications. Perpetua offers excellent product protection from oxygen, water vapor and light. It is now available worldwide.   High protection levels against moisture, oxygen and heat are important for protecting active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), to provide the …

Husky introduces upgraded injection system for speed and molding

Husky Injection Molding Systems, Ltd announces the release of the UltraShotTM Injection System, an innovative, next generation melt delivery and control system that eliminates the deficiencies of traditional injection molding processes by making it possible to mold the perfect part at scale, without compromising in quality.   “With the UltraShotTM Injection System, we are re-engineering …

Knorr® bouillon powder containers to use SABIC’s certified circular PP copolymer

SABIC has been collaborating with Unilever and Greiner Packaging in the development of an innovative new Knorr® bouillon container using SABIC® PP FLOWPACT FPC45 certified circular impact polypropylene (PP) from its TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio.   The selected certified circular polymer grade ‒ SABIC PP FLOWPACT FPC45 impact copolymer ‒ from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE portfolio is a phthalate-free …

Borouge and Borealis produce materials for facemasks

Combined polypropylene grades from Borouge and Borealis are enabling customers to produce fabric used for facemasks and other PPE items, as the coronavirus crisis continues to hit the UAE and beyond.   With the Covid-19 situation evolving globally, Borouge, a leading UAE-based petrochemical company that provides innovative, value-creating plastics solutions, has produced a quantity of …