Aptar Beauty Introduces Mono Micro: A Monomaterial Airless Dispenser for Sustainable Packaging

Aptar Beauty, a division of global consumer packaging company Aptar, has unveiled its inaugural monomaterial airless dispenser, known as Mono Micro. Initially introduced across the Micro 30ml range, the company intends to extend this sustainable solution to encompass the entire Micro range.   The Mono Micro distinguishes itself by being crafted entirely from polyethylene (PE), …

Heidelberg Reports Steady Financial Performance in H1 2023/2024 Amid Global Economic Challenges

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has released its financial results for the first half of the fiscal year 2023/2024, demonstrating resilience in the face of a challenging global economic landscape. The positive trajectory is attributed to the successful market launch of new technologies in packaging printing and strategic price adjustments.   During the period from April …

Sidel Unveils Ultra-Small, Ultra-Light PET Bottle for Liquid Dairy Products

  Sidel has introduced a new PET bottle designed to provide a competitive edge for liquid dairy manufacturers. The miniature-sized bottle, catering to capacities between 65ml to 150ml, is particularly suited for products like drinking and probiotic yogurts, fitting seamlessly into both ambient and cold chain processes. Additionally, its versatility extends to applications in the …

Sidel Introduces New Returnable PET Bottle for Carbonated Beverages

  In response to the upcoming European regulations that emphasize the adoption of circular packaging and returnable bottles, Sidel has unveiled a dedicated PET bottle tailored for carbonated beverages, with a focus on long-lasting reusability.   The European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation has set the stage for the promotion of a circular economy, placing …

KEZAD Group Expands Facilities with Gulf Printing & Packaging Co. in Abu Dhabi

In a significant development, Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, the leading operator of integrated economic zones in the UAE, has officially inked a land lease agreement with Gulf Printing & Packaging Co (GPP) to facilitate an expansion of its premises within KEZAD Al Ma’mourah.   This expansion encompasses an additional 45,000 square …

Amazon Takes Major Step to Eliminate Plastic Packaging in U.S. Fulfillment Centers

Amazon has unveiled its groundbreaking initiative to replace plastic delivery packaging with curbside-recyclable paper solutions at its first fully automated fulfillment center in the United States, located in Euclid, Ohio. This milestone signifies Amazon’s multiyear effort to transition U.S. fulfillment centers from plastic to paper packaging, enabling greater convenience for customers to recycle at home. …

BOBST Introduces Cutting-Edge Solutions in Special Event for Turkish Carton Board

      In a grand showcase of its unwavering commitment to the packaging industry, BOBST, the leading global supplier of equipment and services to packaging manufacturers, welcomed distinguished delegates from KASAD (the Cardboard Packaging Manufacturers Association Turkey) at its Packaging Center in Mex, Switzerland. The event, which focused on end-to-end solutions, innovative equipment, and …

SIG Introduces SIG DomeMini: A Sustainable On-the-Go Carton Bottle

  ‘Less plastic – more carton’: SIG launches unique on-the-go carton bottle SIG DomeMini     SIG, a leading packaging solutions provider, has unveiled the SIG DomeMini, an innovative on-the-go carton bottle designed to combine the convenience of plastic with the sustainability of carton packaging. This compact carton pack aims to encourage consumers and beverage …

Netstal Introduces Innovative Recyclable Thin-Wall Cup Made of 100% PP

  Netstal, a leading name in the manufacturing industry, has introduced a groundbreaking thin-wall cup designed with a strong emphasis on recyclability. The key feature of this product is its composition, made entirely from polypropylene (PP), making it highly suitable for recycling, and its development is aimed at contributing to a sustainable circular economy.   …

Sidel Unveils StarLITE®R – A New 100% rPET Bottle for Carbonated Soft Drinks

  Sidel, a key player in the blowing and PET packaging sector, has introduced StarLITE®R, a 100% rPET bottle aimed at helping carbonated soft drink (CSD) packaging producers promote material circularity. This addition to Sidel’s signature StarLITE® family addresses the complexities associated with incorporating recycled content.   Sidel brings a wealth of experience in the …