China-based BindEx marks its long-awaited return to the prestigious drupa Exhibition after an eight-year hiatus, poised to showcase the latest innovations in smart post-press binding and packaging technology. Scheduled from May 28th to June 7th, 2024, at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre, the event promises to be a gathering of industry leaders and innovators from …
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In this feature interview, Camil Jawhari, Exhibitions Portfolio Director, REC discusses the significance of SPPPP 2024 for the plastics, polymers, print, and packaging sectors, the impact of Vision 2030 on industry growth, exhibitor participation, the influence of sustainable alternatives in the SPPPP show, and advice for prospective visitors, exhibitors, and investors. Packaging MEA: …
Greiner Packaging and Constantia Flexibles have collaborated to launch a fully home compostable coffee capsule solution. Greiner Packaging produces the capsule body, while Constantia Flexibles provides the lid, EcoPressoLid. This development offers a sustainable option for coffee suppliers prioritizing convenience and environmental responsibility. The capsule body, created by Greiner Packaging, maintains coffee freshness …
Oman Air has taken a significant step in its sustainability journey by redesigning the packaging for its Economy Class earphones. In collaboration with Linstol, a global provider of eco-friendly in-flight products, the airline has replaced single-use plastic PET foil with recyclable Kraft paper envelopes. This change is expected to eliminate 6.48 tonnes of non-recyclable …
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Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has introduced its innovative SolmixBag to the building industry in the Balearic Islands of Ibiza, Mallorca, and Menorca, in collaboration with Cemex, a global building materials company. The SolmixBag, a one-ply paper bag made from 100% kraft paper, is designed to store and transport …
Saica Group, a leading packaging solutions company, and Mondelez, a prominent fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer, have partnered to introduce a new paper-based packaging solution aimed at multipack products in the confectionery, biscuits, and chocolate markets. The new packaging is designed to be recyclable in the paper waste stream and is suitable for heat sealable …
Coveris, a leading packaging solutions provider, has introduced MonoFlex Fibre, a paper-based packaging range, in response to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s requirement for all packaging in the European market to be reusable or recyclable by 2030. The regulation has extended producer responsibility for the post-consumer stage of a product, including imposing …
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UPM Raflatac has introduced the New Wave paper label material, the world’s first RecyClass certified paper label for rigid HDPE and PP containers. This innovative label material is designed to enhance the recyclability of plastic packaging, supporting brand owners in their transition towards increased circularity. “The New Wave Label material for their rigid …
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At this year’s drupa, Polytype Converting (Matthews International) is showcasing its latest developments in barrier coatings on paper, highlighting over 50 proven coating processes. These advancements, demonstrated at the touchpoint packaging event, aim to address the future of packaging by providing sustainable and efficient solutions for the industry. Esa-Matti Aalto, Senior Vice President/General …
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Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has completed a life cycle assessment (LCA) for its paper-based Hug&Hold solution. The assessment aimed to determine the environmental impact of Hug&Hold compared to conventional low-density polyethylene (LDPE) shrink wrap used for bundling six 1.5-liter PET beverage bottles. Hug&Hold is a sustainable, fully recyclable alternative …
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