Mondi and Hazeleger Kaas launch recyclable cheese packaging

Packaging and paper giant, Mondi, Dutch cheese packaging company Hazeleger and have worked together and developed EnvelopeForm, a new fully recyclable polypropylene (PP)  mono-material solution for packaging Westland Kaas’ Maaslander cheese slices. The light-weight solution, fully recyclable solution replaces a heavier multi-layer plastic solution. Mondi’s mono-material meets the high oxygen and moisture barrier properties required …

BOBST unveils new solutions for its vision of a future packaging industry

BOBST has revealed new solutions to support its vision for the packaging industry, built on its chosen cornerstones of connectivity, digitalization, automation, and sustainability.   Folding carton industry The new multi-purpose EXPERTFOLD 110 A3 version features modules for the production of crash-locks and 4-&-6-corners, simplifying settings when changing box types. This reduces setup time during …

Constantia Flexibles announces the acquisition of Propak in Turkey

Constantia Flexibles signed an agreement to acquire the packaging producer Propak located in Dücze, Turkey. Propak is a leading player in the European packaging industry for the snacks market operating out of one plant with approximately 360 employees and will perfectly complement Constantia Flexibles’ packaging solutions portfolio. The acquisition elevates Constantia Flexibles to one of …

Digital Labels in Jordan improves sustainability and agility with new BOBST solventless laminator

One of the largest label printing companies in the Middle East, Digital Labels has installed the first BOBST NOVA SX 550 solventless laminator in the region to speed up production and offer a sustainable, cost-effective solution to its customers. The machine was put into operation via remote support from Bobst Italia to comply with COVID-19 …

Mars Food debuts recyclable, food-safe mono-plastic pouch

Mars Food will begin to use the industry’s first recyclable, food-safe, mono-polypropylene plastic (PP) for microwavable rice pouches on its brands.   Launching in the first half of 2021, the business has ambitions to further scale the technology across its portfolio, beginning at the back half of the year.   The use of high-performing mono-PP …

Sustainable, high-quality printing showcased at Soma’s webinar

A shortage of resources and global climate change are critical topics within the packaging industries. Flint Group is pleased to collaborate with Soma and Marvaco to produce eco-friendly, full high definition, Expanded Gamut Print (EGP) on film samples to support the recent Soma Online Product Launch webinar. During this seminar, real-time printing of two demanding …

Sabic launches innovative TF-BOPE film for frozen food

Sabic, a global leader in diversified chemicals, has launched a sustainable packaging solution for frozen food which combines a new polyethylene (PE) grade with innovative film production technology.   Compared to conventional blow PE film solutions, it offers significantly higher throughput and also has potential for downgauging, making it attractive from both a commercial and …

Siegwerk Turkey finishes reconstruction of Tuzla site

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, has completed the reconstruction of its site in Tuzla, Turkey, one of the company’s 16 Centers of Excellence worldwide.   Herewith, Siegwerk Turkey improved both efficiency and safety at its regional headquarters and increased production and storage capacities.   Next …

Taghleef Industries introduces new brand reLife

  Monica Battistella, Product Manager and Sustainability Advisor for Ti Europe, tells us why the company’s new portfolio is more than just a business solution – it’s contributing to a better world. As part of the Taghleef Industry (Ti) initiative to pioneer in developing solutions that support the move from a linear to a more circular …