Siegwerk launches NC-free toolbox for recyclable flexible packaging

  Siegwerk has introduced a new NC-free toolbox designed to support the development of recyclable flexible polyolefin packaging solutions. The toolbox combines Siegwerk’s established nitrocellulose (NC)-free ink portfolio with new advancements, offering solutions for lamination and surface applications in gravure and flexographic printing.   The initiative aligns with the European Union’s evolving regulatory landscape, which …

Korozo Group supports Zertus with stand-up pouches for Baileys snack range

  Korozo Group has partnered with Zertus UK & Ireland to develop stand-up pouches for Baileys Chocolate Nut Mix, a new product that extends the Irish cream liqueur brand into the adult snack market. The range includes chocolate-coated almonds, caramelized nuts, salted toffee popcorn, and a hint of Baileys flavor.   The stand-up pouches, designed …

Paxiom introduces IWK FP-Series tube filling machines

  Paxiom Group has expanded its packaging machinery portfolio by incorporating IWK’s FP-Series tube filling systems. This collaboration addresses the diverse needs of industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food, offering solutions for packaging creams, gels, and liquids.   The FP-Series machines, developed by IWK Verpackungstechnik GmbH, are designed for low to high production volumes. …

SOMIC marks 50 years of innovation in packaging technology

  SOMIC Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, highlighting its journey from a small mechanical engineering company to a global leader in end-of-line packaging. Founded in 1974 by Manfred and Hildegard Bonetsmüller in Vogtareuth, SOMIC has evolved into a company with customers in 45 countries and 560 employees across …

Bakcycle achieves high-quality recycling of flexible packaging using TOMRA technology

  Bakcycle Recycling, a subsidiary of Bakioğlu Holding, has begun operations in Izmir, Türkiye, recycling post-consumer low-density polyethylene (LDPE) packaging waste into high-quality granules. The facility, operational since late 2023, leverages TOMRA’s sensor-based sorting technologies to meet stringent recycling demands and produce granules for flexible packaging manufacturers.   Occupying a 20,000 m² area, the facility …

Berry and VOID revolutionize pet food packaging with recyclable PE film

  Berry Global Group, Inc. and VOID Technologies have partnered to commercialize a high-performance polyethylene (PE) film designed for pet food packaging. The collaboration combines VOID’s patented VO+™ technology with Berry’s expertise in film formulation and machine-direction orientation (MDO) processes to create a recyclable all-PE solution.   The newly developed film offers enhanced strength, toughness, …

Revolutionizing Packaging Excellence: The Classique Labels and Packaging Story

  Since 2018, Classique Labels and Packaging has been on a transformative journey under the leadership of its Managing Director, Rama Krishna. The company has not only turned its fortunes around but has also set new benchmarks in the labeling and packaging industry. By combining innovation with a deep understanding of market needs, Classique has …

BUA Group expands into packaging with Starlinger partnership

  BUA Group, one of Africa’s prominent industrial conglomerates, has announced its entry into packaging materials manufacturing through a partnership with Austria-based Starlinger & Co. Limited, a global supplier of packaging machinery.   The collaboration will establish a state-of-the-art facility with the capacity to produce 600 million polypropylene (PP) block-bottom bags annually. This move is …

Çevikbaş boosts output with dual BOBST RS 6003 gravure presses

  Turkish flexible packaging manufacturer Çevikbaş Packaging has significantly enhanced its production capabilities following the installation of two BOBST RS 6003 gravure presses in 2021. The investment has increased the company’s annual production capacity by 40%, reaching 18,000 tons, while supporting its sustainability goals and international growth strategy.   Founded in 1988, Çevikbaş specializes in …

Unilever increases investment in packaging R&D to reduce virgin plastic usage

  Unilever has significantly increased its investment in packaging research and development (R&D) to accelerate its efforts in reducing virgin plastic use. The company has more than doubled its investment in materials science and technology in recent years, focusing on sustainable solutions to achieve its plastic reduction goals.   The Global Packaging R&D Centre, which …