Constantia partners with Plasthill to reduce packaging weight

Constantia Flexibles and Plasthill Technical Films, a company of the Dutch Oerlemans Packaging Group, are partnering to bring Constantia Flexibles’ proprietary technology, CompresSeal, to the market in Europe.   Plasthill, a producer of high-end technical films and packaging based in Hillegom, the Netherlands and Austrian based flexible packaging producer Constantia Flexibles, combine their expertise to …

UFlex commissions BOPET films plant in Nigeria, launches new solutions

UFlex Limited, India’s leading multinational in flexible packaging materials and solutions, and polymer sciences, continues to take steps to reach closer to its customer base. The company has commissioned its BOPET film manufacturing plant in the Ogun State of Nigeria with a production capacity of 45,000 TPA. Spread over 37 acres, the plant houses first-of-its-kind …

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 …

Comexi’s €1m spend on two centres

By Ben Daniel    Comexi, a specialist in the flexible packaging printing and converting industry, has begun the last construction phase of its renewed technology centres (CTec) in Girona and Miami. The company has invested €1million in the remodelling of the two centres, in a clear example of its commitment to worldwide proximity, innovation, and sustainability. …

Huhtamaki launches high-quality face masks to help a responsible return to a new normal

Huhtamaki, the global leader in sustainable food-on-the-go and food-on-the-shelf packaging solutions, is launching a range of high-quality affordable and reusable face masks today. The Huhta Masks are suitable for everyday use and help reduce the spread of droplets into the environment*. The comfortable masks are breathable and washable and are made of high-quality fabric with …

Bobst and partners throw open the doors to new Flexo Center of Excellence

Germany Bobst hosted an open house at its new Flexo Center of Excellence at Bobst Bielefeld on February 13, giving attendees the opportunity to experience the entire flexo process from start to finish. The Competence Center at Bobst Bielefeld has been extended to a fully comprehensive Center of Excellence for the flexo process, specifically for Extended …

Huhtamaki launches recyclable pharma strip packaging

As an innovative producer of pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging, Huhtamaki has launched the first recyclable strip packaging for pharmaceutical solids – Push Tab loop. The pack provides cost-effective PVC-free tablet packaging with high barrier qualities. Designed to be a sustainable alternative to blister and cold-form packaging, this new addition to the Push Tab range was …

Coveris reduces CO2 emissions at its Egyptian site

In line with Coveris’ global strategy to be an industry sustainable leader, the company’s plants across Europe and Middle East are working continuously to reduce their environmental footprint. The latest example comes from Egypt where the plant is switching its electricity supply from diesel to hydropower eliminating CO2 emissions by more than 90% in 2020. …

How flexo squares up to brands’ key packaging concerns?

Director of Advanced print applications at Miraclon, Dr. John Anderson how flexo squares up to brands’ key packaging concerns, its advantages over other print processes and why it’s nowhere near finished innovating in the packaging print world. Is there a difference between small and big brands in terms of the support they require?  The small …