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Constantia Flexibles receives the German Packaging Award 2024 in the sustainability category – material reduction for its innovation EcoPeelCover.

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Clicheria DP Studio has upgraded its flexo platemaking capabilities with a ThermoFlexX Catena-E 80 high performance exposure frame from XSYS. Installed to deliver best-in-class quality to its customers, the new equipment has exceeded the expectations of the Brazilian prepress company.

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Increasing the volume of sustainable packaging such as paper is the number one priority for improving the environmental performance of UK FMCG businesses, according to new research1 from Aquapak Polymers with 100 UK packaging experts responsible for packaging R&D, technology, design and sustainability for FMCG brands. The shift to paper packaging comes ahead of improving the energy efficiency of operations, biodiversity and reducing the carbon footprint of logistics and reducing water use and waste. Reducing or abolishing plastic use altogether ranked last.

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Established in the 1930s, when rapid urban development in UAE was still generations away, the company has evolved as the leading name in Recycled Paper Manufacturing, Water Pumping Solutions, Electrical Solutions, Waste Management Services, Logistics, Hospitality and much more.

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Adding certification at both Polytex and StarPak facilities for PE-based certified-circular (recycled) content packaging

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WAAM as a Service: Your Solution for Entering 3D Metal Printing

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From an energy-saving perspective, manufacturing is a strategically crucial sector.

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Excelitas Technologies® Corp., the leading provider of advanced, life-enriching technologies that make a difference, serving global market leaders in the life sciences, advanced industrial, next-generation semiconductor, aerospace and defense end markets, published its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report Update – Leveraging the Power of Light for a Brighter Tomorrow.

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Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialty and sustainable materials solutions and services, is pleased to announce the launch of its latest mold release additive for high-temperature polymers. Formulated without intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), this new non-PFAS additive can be used to enhance the manufacturing processes of high-pressure injection molding. Part of the Colorant Chromatics™ portfolio of high-temperature polymer additives, Evoluscend™ non-PFAS mold release additive is an innovative solution for boosting production efficiency and product quality for manufacturers.

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Anyone who’s ever watched The Devil Wears Prada, House of Gucci, Pret-a-Porter – or any of the myriad of fashion industry films – will know that fashion is serious business. In 2023, the global fashion industry was valued at an estimated $1.7 trillion. Clothing production doubled from 2000 to 2014, and the number of garments purchased per capita between 2000 and 2014 increased by about 60%.

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The new cotton twine machines from Antalis Packaging offer a 100% natural alternative to traditional strapping. Whether securing packages, cardboard boxes, pipes, textiles, magazines, or other packaging materials, these machines allow binding that offers a sustainable solution for packaging needs.

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ETILAB, founded in November 2000, has been at the forefront of the label printing industry, providing high-quality, digitally printed labels for various sectors, including FMCG, construction, automotive, and publishing. The company's commitment to technological advancement and ecological sustainability has driven its continuous growth and success.

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At Hunter Luxury, we believe good business is about more than just making money; it's about making a positive impact. That's why we decided to pursue B Corp certification, a recognised way to show our commitment to better business practices.

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Sensor technology for recording energy data pre-installed as a standard feature

Simplified access to successful energy management with VisuEnergy X
Optimisation of energy supply sustainability based on data transparency

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Scheduled for 29th July, the webinar will draw on recent polling data commissioned by Sonoco, and look at what the recent change of Government is likely to mean for waste, recycling and packaging policy.

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Paragon ID UK, a global leader in identification solutions, has invested in LuXtreme, Fujifilm’s LED UV curing system, and CuremaX, Fujifilm’s LED UV inks. The solutions were supplied by Fujifilm in conjunction with IST, who have recently partnered with Fujifilm to become the key supplier for the LuXtreme LED UV system for the narrow web market.

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The momentum behind sustainability and shifts in consumer behaviour continues to have profound implications for the packaging industry.

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UPM calls on industry to consider true cost of not embedding sustainability into packaging design at Pentawards event

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Emerson has announced the new Series D update to the family of proven SolaHD industrial rack mount on-line uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs). The new SolaHD S4KD Series replaces the current S4KC Series, offering significant user interface improvements and other design upgrades to increase reliability and product availability.

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Its recent agreement with Naturgy will enable the integration of biomethane in the production processes at several of the company’s mills in Spain

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