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INX International today announced a brand extension for INXhrc™ RC natural-based inks: a new UV/LED dual cure low migration formulation for plastic and foam-based packaging joins the tried-and-true UV curable formulation. Both offer a series of operational, regulatory, and sustainable benefits for brand owners and printers.

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Billerud, a global leader in high-performance packaging materials for a low carbon society, launches MediKraft SealBase, a high-quality surface treated medical paper designed to meet the growing needs of the medical packaging industry, marking a significant extension of Billerud’s current medical paper product line. MediKraft SealBase will be presented in mid-November at the medical tech fair COMPAMED in Dusseldorf.

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“In the face of growing consumer demand and today’s sustainability objectives, many brand owner customers have shifted their focus. Rather than on-shelf standout being a primary concern, the demand for sustainably printed packaging is becoming increasingly important, with brand owners choosing suppliers who are focusing on eco-friendly packaging while balancing out the cost of production.” - Marcus Graßler, Sales Representative Dunapack Packaging Straßwalchen

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As one of Sweden's largest electricity consumers, Billerud has joined Industrikraft to help strengthen

Sweden’s ability to expand competitive fossil-free electricity.

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Hailing from Beijing, China, Xuberance is a product design firm that leverages 3D printing technology to create unique furniture pieces and accessories. By embracing BigRep’s large-scale 3D printers, Xuberance is writing a new design narrative that combines sustainability and unparalleled design freedom.

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− Clariant achieves 100% PFAS-free additive portfolio
− PFAS-free solutions have been developed in preparation for upcoming global regulations and shows Clariant’s commitment to sustainable solutions for their customers: CeridustTM 8170 M, a texturing agent for powder coatings and the newly launched AddWorksTM PPA line of polymer processing aids
− Clariant is expanding its portfolio of sustainable innovations in 2025

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Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division and Nikon SLM have collaborated to redesign a large fabricated aircraft fuel system component using design freedom of additive manufacturing. Using Hexagon’s simulation-led Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) toolchain and Nikon SLM’s advanced multi-laser metal additive manufacturing technology achieved significant lightweighting, part consolidation and precise geometric tolerances.

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2025 Countdown: Producers Confront Data Hurdles with RAM Release

James Marchant, Packaging Data & Workflow Leader at Beyondly, discusses the considerable data challenges ahead for producers following the draft release Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM). Highlighting the increase in data point requirements to ensure compliance with EPR.

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Vaisala takes 38th place in the first edition of World’s Best Companies – Sustainable Growth ranking by TIME Magazine and Statista. From over three thousand companies assessed, 500 were selected to the final ranking based on revenue growth, financial stability, and taking care of the environment.

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Lightweight Closure for Infant Milk Powder Cans Sets a New Benchmark for Sustainable Packaging

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• Customers set to gain further technology insights and industry perspectives from the sustainability-focused reports

• The white papers explore strategies to enable mills to reduce carbon emissions and become more resource efficient

• Industry leaders from influential pulp and paper industry companies have contributed by sharing best practices

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Thomas Stone, Packaging Development Manager at international food manufacturer Bakkavor, explores the benefits of taking a broader view of sustainability within packaging

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In the dynamic world of consumer goods, packaging is far more than just a shell – it tells stories, creates connections, and drives sustainable innovations. Laetitia Durafour, Marketing Director at Eviosys, highlights how analyzing trends and combining sustainable materials with creative concepts can lead to intelligent design.

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A Testament to Excellence in Sustainable Manufacturing

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UNITED CAPS’ UNITED WE STAND and CLOSE TO YOU initiatives demonstrate its clear differentiation in the caps and closures business, with the latest solutions on display in Booth W3B10 at the International Pavilion.

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GrasiKraft™ paper blends natural grass fibers with fibers from recycled paper to create a uniquely sustainable material for packaging.

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The Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication (BIGC) conducted an independent study comparing the carbon footprint of flexographic printing with that of gravure printing

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Seminar Featured Discussions on New Materials and Sustainable Packaging Solutions with Industry Experts

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The interior structure of Quadpack’s 100% wooden fragrance cap allows it to function with zero plastic, but is hidden from view for a luxury look

All wood. All luxury. International beauty packaging manufacturer and provider Quadpack takes its monomaterial wooden cap to the next level, with Woodacity® Hidden.

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The packaging industry was already braced for a wave of change as various sustainability regulations are set to come into force in the coming years. But new regulations on junk food merchandising threaten to catch the industry off-guard

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