Sustainable high-performance polymers based on renewable or circular raw materials
High-performance additives that conserve resources and improve production processes
New business models to promote a sustainable circular economy for future generations
The two organizations sign MOU to participate in ‘Green Action Alliance’, a cooperative organization between eco-friendly and innovative companies
Companies will initially develop facemasks using PHA with plans to expand to other consumer products
In September 2022, Germany based Institute cyclos – HTP GmbH has awarded BOBST the certification of recyclability for the oneBARRIER PrimeCycle AlOx high barrier PE monomaterial packaging substrate with a recyclability level of 98%.
As in virtually every other industry sector, artificial intelligence (AI) techniques are helping cartonboard manufacturers like Metsä Board analyse data and figure out how to optimise production processes to get the best possible result. Tomi Vähä-Ruohola, Technical Development Manager at Metsä Board, talks about the company's journey in AI so far, and what it takes to get from idea to production-ready software.
The processing of plastic recyclates places particularly high demands on machine technology. The use of post-consumer resins (PCR) is specifically challenging. At K 2022, blow molding specialist W. MÜLLER is presenting a 3-layer extrusion unit that shows how the right combination of extruder and extrusion head turns used plastics into high-quality packaging. The system saves energy through a unique heating-cooling combination.
Marbach presented its solutions for performance and sustainability.
Walki’s brand new Walki Fibre Wrap is the ideal sustainable solution for packaging non-food and e-commerce products that do not require demanding barrier properties.
- Hydropol coated paper is 100% recyclable –
- Hydropol is non-toxic and marine safe when dissolved in water -
Leading packaging data services provider Ecoveritas has welcomed the increase in registrations for the Treasury's flagship Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT).
Testing of Sofidel’s special tissue as part of the constantly ongoing R&D of Dry Molded Fiber at the PulPac Tech Center.
At this year’s FACHPACK in Nuremberg between 27 and 29 September, Sappi presented its latest products and solutions in the areas of flexible packaging papers, barrier papers, label papers, corrugated board papers and virgin fibre board. This year, the world’s leading manufacturer of packaging papers devoted a special focus to the barrier papers and label paper segments.
In the "Circular Competence" interview series, the VDMA Printing and Paper Technology Association asks its member companies about their plans, solutions, and challenges on the road to a circular economy. What can the industry do to minimise the ecological footprint of packaging and other printed products?
Kisuma, the world's largest producer of synthetic hydrotalcite, is gearing up to showcase an enormous array of sustainability progress and product diversification at the upcoming K 2022 show in Düsseldorf upstairs in Hall 7/A28.
At K 2022, three Allrounders specially designed for the packaging sector will be on show. As an alternative to thermoforming, an electric Allrounder 720 A with a new injection unit 1300 will be producing thin-walled IML cups at Arburg stand 13A13. Two other innovative applications will be showcased at stands run by partners.
Where is the label market headed? How can everyday products be labeled in a way that is resource-saving and environmentally friendly? These are the issues that Robert Gabriel-Jürgens, Head of Sales Label Papers at Sappi Europe, and Corey Michael Reardon, President, and CEO of AWA Alexander Watson Associates, will be discussing in the new episode of the Sappi Blue Couch series.
STEINERT sorting machines can be used to sort mixed plastic fractions by polymers for further processing into recyclates. Between 19 – 26 October 2022, STEINERT will be presenting solutions for a circular plastics economy at the K 2022 trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany. At stand E24 in Hall 9.0, STEINERT will be demonstrating how plastics can be sorted not just by colour but also by type. STEINERT sorting solutions will also be presented in the VDMA and R-Cycle-Community shared spaces, where STEINERT is working with representatives from the entire plastics industry to drive forward the use of plastic recyclates in high-value applications.
hubergroup Print Solutions, one of the leading international printing ink specialists, announced its participation at IndiaCorr Expo 2022, India’s largest exhibition on corrugated packaging. At its stand, hubergroup will present its new water-based ink portfolio under the HYDRO-i brand – a next generation series which replaces the previous series Micro Kraft, Micro Label, and Micro Film.
Digital solution for recording and visualising all energy consumers in the company
Use of all product components enables sustainable savings and thus reduces costs in the company as well as in production
System available immediately in the DACH region, worldwide introduction from 2023 onwards
Corporate responsibility for sustainable production processes
Energy management follows the focus of the Group's strategy Exceeding Print
Sustainability is one of the greatest challenges
Koenig & Bauer honours innovative contributions to sustainable printing with the Green Dot Award
Award winner Andres Kull, CEO Kroonpress, is delighted with the award and a total of €20,000 in prize money, €10,000 of which will be donated to a sustainability project of his choice
Brett Martin will be exhibiting its range of plastic sheet solutions at K (19th – 26st October) on stand D46, Hall A, Messe Düsseldorf, highlighting the company’s dedication to sustainable plastic solutions.
By Sebastien Stabel
Xeikon & Flint Group Packaging showcased its IDERA digital print engines as well as its latest range of sustainable ink and coating technologies at Corrugated Week 2022 at booth 225.
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