Sidel StarLite Nitro base
21 December, 2016The Sidel StarLite Nitro base is designed for production lines for still beverages utilising nitrogen dosing.
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.
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.
Klöckner Pentaplast Pentafood Snapsil single-serve packaging
09 November, 2016Klöckner Pentaplast has launched Pentafood snapsil for single-serve food package applications.
CSP Technologies Pharmapuck Scavenging Device
07 November, 2016CSP Technologies has introduced Pharmapuck, an active scavenging solution that can be integrated directly into primary containers to protect oral solid dose products from moisture and oxygen absorption.
Markem-Imaje MW470 white ink
04 November, 2016Markem-Imaje has launched MW470, a white ink suitable for coding non-returnable and returnable dark glass bottles.
Klöckner Pentaplast eyes growing Middle East market with Farmamak acquisition
02 November, 2016Klöckner Pentaplast has acquired Farmamak, a rigid film manufacturer in Turkey and surrounding regions. With annual sales of €47 million, Farmamak employs approximately 230 people.
Beating BPA confusion
14 October, 2016New data confirm EFSA's previous conclusion that bisphenol A (BPA) might affect the immune system in animals, but the evidence is too limited to draw any conclusions for human health.
Edible wax lets you get the last drop out of the bottle
14 October, 2016The formula for a non-toxic, non-stick coating that lets loose every last drop of tomato sauce from the bottle has been cracked.
