Indorama Ventures partners to launch world’s first commercial Bio-PET bottles for Suntory

  Indorama Ventures has announced a collaboration with Suntory, ENEOS Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Iwatani, and Neste to launch the world’s first commercially produced PET bottles made from bio-paraxylene. The innovative bottles, made from used cooking oil, mark a significant step in sustainable packaging, with the potential to reduce CO2 emissions in PET production.   Starting …

Wipak announces multi-million-euro investments in sustainability and innovation

  Wipak Group has announced a series of multi-million-euro investments aimed at enhancing its operations and supporting its sustainability goals. The investments, set to take place across various Wipak sites in the coming years, reflect the company’s commitment to driving innovation while reducing its environmental impact.   As part of its decarbonization strategy, Wipak has …

ProAmpac Introduces Recyclable Fibre Technology for Thermoforming Applications

  ProAmpac has introduced its latest sustainable technology in Europe, unveiling ProActive Recyclable FibreSculpt, a high-barrier fiber-based solution tailored for thermoforming applications across a range of products including chilled cooked meats, cold cuts, sliced cheese, and fish.   Ali McNulty, market manager for ProAmpac, emphasized the significance of the new launch, stating, “ProActive Recyclable FibreSculpt …

Coveris unveils new recyclable MonoFlex Thermoform packaging

  Coveris, a leading packaging solutions provider, has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in thermoforming film packaging—MonoFlex Thermoform. This recyclable solution offers a sustainable alternative to the non-recyclable materials typically used in the food packaging sector.   Developed from high-performance monomaterials, MonoFlex Thermoform marks a shift from non-recyclable, mixed-material thermoforming substrates, contributing to a substantial reduction …

WM Returns to PLAST Milan Exhibition with New Innovations

    After a hiatus since the last edition in 2018, WM is making a comeback at the PLAST exhibition, scheduled for September 5-8. The Swiss company will occupy Hall 13, booth C31 to showcase its latest developments and innovations. The spotlight of the event will be on the evolution of WM’s renowned thermoforming machine, …

NDigitec Introduces Benefits of Catena

  A new ThermoFlexX Catena-E 80 exposure unit from XSYS has allowed the UAE-headquartered company to elevate its plate-making capabilities to new heights. By integrating this innovative UV LED technology, NDigitec can now supply customers with higher-quality digital flexo plates and enjoy faster processing times than before, while reducing plate waste and energy consumption. Employing …

ILLIG showcases Flexible and Sustainable Packaging Solutions at Interpack 2023

    ILLIG puts focus on flexibility and sustainability in packaging and will be presenting its latest innovative and versatile approaches to future-thinking packaging solutions. The thermoforming and packaging machine specialist will be demonstrating the entire range of possibilities in packaging development with the Illig product portfolio, which has been expanded even further. With its …

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 …