Elopak reveals environmentally friendly Pure-Pak aseptic carton

  By Ben Daniel Elopak has announced its more environmentally friendly aseptic carton – the Pure-Pak eSense. It is the same shape as the consumer friendly Pure-Pak Sense Aseptic carton, with the ‘e’ standing for eco-friendly and has been developed using technology from Elopak’s fresh portfolio. This means the carton can preserve product integrity, safety, …

Constantia Flexibles achieves up to 80% recycled content in a PE film

Optimizing the recyclability of packaging is one of the most important steps into a more sustainable future. With its EcoLam product line, packaging manufacturer Constantia Flexibles shows that packaging can offer a high barrier and a high recyclability at the same time – an important step towards a circular economy that ensures valuable resources are …

Zünd launches PreCut Center software

Zünd launches PreCut centre software that facilitates cut-file preparation for applications involving unprinted materials. With PreCut Center, fully nested cut files can be prepared in a few simple steps. The software significantly reduces the workload in file preparation, generates optimal material yield, and eliminates the potential for error. Zünd’s new software solution creates a simple …

Constantia Flexibles achieves up to 80% recycled content in PE film

Constantia flexibles has achieved up to 80% recycled content in a PE film using EcoLam laminates’ waste reaching another milestone with an industrial recycling trial of EcoLam laminates. The production waste from different EcoLam family laminates, including EVOH (ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer), metallization, adhesives and inks, was shredded and sent for reprocessing. Partnering with Constantia, EREMA …

Zünd PreCut Center launches cut-file preparation software

Zünd’s new software solution creates a simple and highly efficient workflow for generating cut files. PreCut Center simplifies file preparation and output and lets the user select a level of automation based on individual production requirements. All it takes is a few simple steps to create a fully nested file. Whether users prefer a manual …

BW Flexible expands in EMEA

BW Flexible Systems, a Barry Wehmiller Packaging Systems company, has opened a Technical Centre of Excellence in Nottingham, England, as part of its plans to better serve customers across EMEA. The new centre, along with existing facilities in Italy and the Netherlands, will expand the company’s product testing capabilities, enhance customer collaboration for complex projects …

Huhtamaki acquires Elif, reinforces market position

Huhtamaki has entered into an agreement to acquire Elif Holding A.Ş. (Elif), a major supplier of sustainable flexible packaging to global FMCG brand owners, with operations in Turkey and in Egypt. With this acquisition, Huhtamaki reinforces its position as a leading flexible packaging company in emerging markets and strengthens its existing flexible packaging business in …

COIM introduces a new compostable food packaging adhesive

Specialty chemicals company, C.O.I.M. S.p.A. has introduced a new solvent-based compostable food packaging adhesive. The new Novacote® NE 810 S + CE 510 is a result of COIM’s investment in research and development. The aim was to provide a flexible, compostable food packaging solution. This innovative product is in line with the need to provide …

Edale aims to rise across Middle East with Phoenix

Edale, a British manufacturer and engineer of world-class, tailor-made flexographic printing and converting solutions for the label and carton packaging industry, is delighted to announce the appointment of Phoenix Colour Technologies as its exclusive distributor.   Phoenix, which is based in Dubai and will cover the UAE, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, has been in …