UPM Raflatac, a global supplier of self-adhesive paper and film products, has received recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for three types of biaxially-oriented polypropylene (BOPP) label products for their compatibility with HDPE and PP package recycling. These include Undecorated BOPP with hotmelt adhesive, Undecorated BOPP with RW85C, and Metalized undecorated BOPP …
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GAIA Biomaterials’ Biodolomer, a limestone-based bioplastic, has achieved compostability certification from the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) in the USA, adding to its existing European certification by TÜV Austria. CEO Peter Stenström emphasized the significance of this achievement: “Now we can show brands and customers that Biodolomer is certified by the two most respected …
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Al-Shamrani, a leading producer of polyethylene-based flexible packaging in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has invested in a new BOBST VISION CI flexo press to modernize its production and increase capacity. The company, established in 1994, has made significant investments in its 25,000m2 facility, which houses 28 integrated production lines for film, printing, cutting, and …
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GEW has appointed Next Graphics as its exclusive sales distributor in Pakistan for all label, narrow web, and sheetfed offset business. This partnership includes the provision of spare parts and technical service support to customers across the country. Founded in Lahore, Pakistan, Next Graphics has expanded its operations with a new office in …
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XSYS has unveiled its latest innovation, the ThermoFlexX Catena-BE 48, designed to enhance efficiency and reduce waste in flexographic platemaking. This new system automates plate transfer between the TFxX 48 Imager and the Catena-E 48 LED exposure unit, eliminating the need for operator intervention and optimizing workflow efficiency and consistency. The Catena-BE 48 …
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Sidel is set to showcase its cutting-edge expertise in aseptic packaging solutions at Djazagro 2024, held at Djazagro B0333, Hall 3. The event, attracting professionals from various sectors including processing, filling, and packaging, is scheduled from April 22 to 25, 2025, at the SAFEX Exhibition Park in Algiers. Among the highlights is Sidel’s …
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TotalEnergies Lubrifiants and BERICAP have partnered to introduce a novel closure crafted from recycled material. The joint venture unveils a closure designed for 20-liter lubricant packaging, incorporating 50% post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR) while adhering to DIN 60 standards for lubricants. TotalEnergies Lubrifiants will equip its premium 20-liter lubricant cans from France and Belgium …
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Kenya plastic producers and users are addressing plastic pollution through the #LetsBeClear Innovation Challenge, led by the Kenya Plastics Pact (KPP) and WWF Kenya. The challenge aims to increase the recyclability of plastic packaging by transitioning colored plastic to clear PET and eliminating problematic additives from HDPE bottles and jars. This aligns with the …
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Borealis has secured two Letters of No Objection (LNOs) from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA), granting approval for its Borcycle™ M post-consumer recycled plastics (PCR) to be utilized in food-grade packaging across regions under FDA jurisdiction. This regulatory not only fulfills the escalating demand for premium recycled materials suited for stringent …
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Swiss technology giant Bühler, in collaboration with Canadian packaging equipment leader Premier Tech, has unveiled the CHRONOS OMP-2090 B, a fully automatic bagging station. Engineered to handle a diverse array of powdery and non-free-flowing products, this cutting-edge system promises enhanced productivity and safety features. “The performance and reliability of the fully automatic bagging …
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