Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe has announced a multi-million Euro investment in state-of-the-art technology that will enable it to work with converters, brands and retailers to develop simpler, more recyclable flexible packaging film. The investment can prevent around one million tonnes of waste from being sent to landfill each year. Reducing the number of …
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Dow has announced an agreement with French recycling company Valoregen to contribute to building the largest single hybrid recycling site in France, to be owned and operated by Valoregen. The collaboration is a further example of how Dow is working with companies across Europe and around the world to invest in innovative new recycling …
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Sihl has launched its first inkjet film based on 90% PCR (Post Consumer Recycled) BOPET. The film offers identical product benefits to its non-PCR counterpart and is ideally suited for razor-sharp product labels in print on demand. In addition to the resource-saving grades with reduced weight, this is another step towards a “green” range. …
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Koenig & Bauer has annouced its acquistion of 49% stake in Celmacch Group. Celmacch, one of the leading manufacturers of high board line flexo presses and rotary die-cutters for the corrugated board industry. The companies have signed a contract laying the foundations to collaborate on development and marketing activities on the growth market for …
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On the occasion of the United Arab Emirates’ 50th national day, OneHive and Skyne have collaborated to design a high-end gift pack for their honey. OneHive is a local honey brand that originated in the mountains of Hatta, under the stewardship of His Highness Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi. The company’s approach …
X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC, global leaders in color science and technology have announced the launch of eXact 2, a next-generation non-contact handheld spectrophotometer designed to bring the ink, print, and packaging workflow together in one device. EXact 2 boasts to be the first color measurement device that connects to a full ecosystem of …
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Mondi, one of the global leaders in packaging and paper, has entered the bike packaging market with its Protector Bags. The bag aims to provide a sustainable solution for Diamant to replace plastic wrapping used around the handlebars of its Trek and Diamant brands. The German manufacturer will now use Mondi’s recyclable Protector Bags …
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Berry Global Group, Tchibo and Neste have partnered to introduce of a capsule made from renewable sources that do not compete with food. To improve the sustainability of its Qbo brand, Tchibo has sought to optimise the material in its capsules. Working with Berry and Neste, they have launch a coffee capsule that is …
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The Fedrigoni Group, one of the global players in the production of specialty papers for luxury packaging, premium labels and self-adhesive materials markets, has announced an agreement to acquire Unifol . Founded in 1994 by its current owners, Unifol has approximately eighty employees and specialises in PVC CAST technology for vehicle wrapping with its …
SIG has launched its new fully integrated digital mySIG PORTAL, a user-centric and intuitive customer platform which provides 24/7 mobile access to maximise operational efficiency. SIG boasts to benefit customers the real time advantages to boost productivity and reduce operating costs in just a few clicks. The portal provides customers with all the …
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