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. …

Giesecke+Devrient introduces Smart Label for enhanced packaging and logistics tracking

  Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) has unveiled its new Smart Label, a thin, credit card-sized tracking solution designed to integrate packaging with IoT functionality. Developed in collaboration with Sensos, this innovative product aims to provide cost-effective and precise location tracking for diverse applications, including parcel delivery, fleet management, and monitoring luxury goods.   The Smart Label combines …

SONGWON partners with Altek International for PVC distribution in the Middle East

  Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. has partnered with Altek International FZE to expand the availability of PVC stabilizers in the Middle East. Effective January 1, 2025, the collaboration aims to address the region’s growing demand for PVC solutions in industries such as construction, packaging, and electrical.   SONGWON, headquartered in South Korea, is a global …

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 …

Minister of Environment inaugurates Egypt’s first cardboard recycling line

  Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Egypt’s Minister of Environment, inaugurated the first production line in the country dedicated to recycling used cardboard packaging. Located at Uniboard’s factory in Sadat City, the facility was established in collaboration with Tetra Pak and Uniboard, two key players in the packaging sector. The project, which covers 1,000 square meters, has …

AI meets art: Nutella® labels reimagined by Eurostampa, Bria, and HP

  Eurostampa, Bria, and HP have joined forces on the Envelope 8 project to redesign Nutella®’s iconic label using generative AI (gen-AI) and advanced digital printing. This collaboration resulted in 9,000 unique labels inspired by art movements such as Cubism, Impressionism, and Pop Art, showcasing the potential of technology to enhance personalization and creativity in …

Amazon revamps device packaging with sustainability in focus

  Amazon has unveiled a redesigned packaging approach for its Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV devices, emphasizing increased use of recycled materials and reduced environmental impact. The initiative aligns with the company’s broader sustainability goals under The Climate Pledge, which aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.   Key updates include a shift to packaging …