Difficult market environment slows growth of bio-based polymers
03 March, 2017The worldwide production capacity for bio-based polymers grew by 4% to 6.6 million tonnes from 2015 to 2016, with capacity forecast to grow to 8.5 million tonnes by 2021, according to a report published by nova-Institute.
Tetra Pak to build closures factory in Thailand
20 February, 2017Tetra Pak has announced it will build a new plant in Thailand producing closures for carton packaging.
Tetra Pak dry lubrication kit
06 February, 2017Tetra Pak's dry lubrication kit for packaging line conveyor belts and distribution equipment helps users cut water and electricity consumption, and reduce the man-hours required for machine maintenance.
Dow Coating Materials CANVERA Polyolefin Dispersions metal can coatings
11 January, 2017CANVERA Polyolefin Dispersions from Dow Coating Materials is an effective, drop-in alternative to epoxy-based metal can coatings.
Tadbik Fresh Lid resealable packaging
10 January, 2017Tadbik's Fresh Lid is resealable packaging designed to keep product fresh and ready to use.
Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury stand-up pouches
09 January, 2017Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury has introduced stand-up pouches to its flexible packaging product portfolio.
Bühler PET recycling solution
21 December, 2016Bühler has introduced a PET recycling solution that is capable of improving yields by more than 30%, according to the company.
Sidel StarLite Nitro base
21 December, 2016The Sidel StarLite Nitro base is designed for production lines for still beverages utilising nitrogen dosing.
UPM Raflatac receives recyclability credentials for shrink sleeve film labels
16 December, 2016UPM Raflatac has received Critical Guidance recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers for its RafShrink PO MDO 40 LS and RafShrink PO TDO 45 HS shrink sleeve film label products.
Coveris Nextrus Boneless Shrink Bags
05 December, 2016Coveris has launched its Nextrus Boneless Shrink Bags for meat packaging.
Martor Secumax 145 MDP safety cutter
02 December, 2016The Secumax 145 MDP is a compact safety cutter from Martor that is made with a high-quality metal-detectable plastic.
Reducing Smartwater's footprint with PET recycling
01 December, 2016Avery Dennison and partners Viridor and PET UK have helped Coca-Cola to reduce waste, costs and the carbon footprint of Smartwater production in the United Kingdom.
KM Packaging K Skin films
30 November, 2016K Skin top and base films from KM Packaging Services are versatile and compatible with all major sealing machines, including thermoformers and those that seal to premade trays.
UPM Raflatac Raflex PRO conformable film
29 November, 2016For high transparency on contoured and semisqueezable containers, UPM Raflatac has introduced Raflex PRO — a flexible film for applications where polypropylene (PP) would be too rigid.
Antimicrobial innovations awarded
18 November, 2016French packaging company Pylote has collected another award for its innovations providing antimicrobial protection in the pharmaceutical and food industries.
