Innovia’s new production line generates film benefits
18 March 2025
Innovia Films has launched a new production line for specialty films at its Schkopau facility near Leipzig, Germany.
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Nextek and Coveris collaborate on flexible film mechanical recycling
18 March 2025
Nextek and Coveris have formed a partnership to convert post-consumer polyolefin (PE & PP) packaging waste into high-quality food-grade recycled resins and films.
OPRL’s Karen Graley appointed as head of EPR organisation
10 March 2025
OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has announced the appointment of its non-executive director Karen Graley as head of the UK’s, soon to be set up, EPR…
No time like the present
4 March 2025
Ian Schofield has enjoyed a busy consultancy life since taking semi-retirement in 2019. He reflects on the impact of sustainability on the packaging sector and…
Print4All show to spotlight corrugated market
4 March 2025
Returning to Italy at Fiera Milano from May 27-30, 2025, Print4All will have a key focus on the corrugated market - which will have an…
Fedrigoni invests in plastic-free barrier coating for fibre-based packaging
28 February 2025
Fedrigoni is targeting sustainable packaging through the acquisition of a minority stake in Papkot, a start-up company that develops large-scale coating technology that its claimed…
Appetite survey reveals industry confidence in connected packaging
27 February 2025
Almost 90% of 678 executives based globally believe that connected packaging will be increasingly important to the packaging industry in the next 12 months and…
Gelato report highlights AI and automation as key essentials
21 February 2025
Software company Gelato has released its 2025 ‘State of Print Production Report’, revealing key insights into the evolving print production landscape.
LCAs show ‘lower’ impacts of Bobst oneBarrier structures
4 February 2025
Bobst claims that its oneBarrier PrimeCycle and oneBarrier FibreCycle mono-material solutions have lower environmental impacts than certain ‘industry standard multi-material structures’, following the results of…
International Paper completes acquisition of DS Smith
4 February 2025
International Paper (IP) has completed the acquisition of packaging solutions manufacturer DS Smith. The combination of companies is expected to achieve synergies of minimum $514…
XSYS continues conversion to more sustainable flexo plates
23 January 2025
Following the launch of its nyloflex eco series at drupa, XSYS says it is continuing the conversion of its traditional flexo printing plates into more…
UPM Raflatac unveils new swatchbooks for ‘premium’ labelling
16 January 2025
New swatchbooks for wine, spirits, beverage and premium labelling have been launched by UPM Raflatac, allowing printers, brands and designers to assess the texture, colour…
Recoup survey outlines ‘monumental’ plastic recycling challenge
17 December 2024
Plastic resource efficiency and recycling charity Recoup has launched its annual UK Household Plastic Packaging Collection Survey, which has outlined the ‘monumental’ scale of the…
Eco Flexibles doubles pouch production output
16 December 2024
Flexible packaging producer Eco Flexibles has increased its capabilities with the installation of a second Karlville Swiss KS-SUP-400-D pouch machine following the success of its…
Polytag and Re-Gen look to transform the recycling sector
16 December 2024
Polytag has partnered with recycling and waste management company Re-Gen, installing a Plastic Detection Unit installed at its material recovery facility to count individual items…