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ALPLA and Refriango launch inhouse plant in Angola for sustainable packaging

  Packaging specialist ALPLA and beverage producer Refriango have commenced production at their new inhouse plant, ALPLA SOPRO, located directly at the Refriango site in Viana, Angola. This collaboration aims to enhance efficiency and capacity while reducing their carbon footprint. ALPLA SOPRO specializes in manufacturing safe, affordable, and sustainable plastic bottles, directly connected to Refriango’s …

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Mondi wins Fastmarkets PPI Product Innovation Award for Advantage StretchWrap in pallet wrapping

  Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has received the prestigious Fastmarkets PPI Award in the Product Innovation category for its Advantage StretchWrap designed for pallet wrapping. The Fastmarkets Forest Products PPI Awards recognize achievements in the pulp and paper sector.   Advantage StretchWrap is a recyclable kraft paper made from responsibly …

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Archroma unveils Cartaseal® OGB F10 for oil and grease resistant packaging

  Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has announced the launch of Cartaseal® OGB F10, the latest addition to its Cartaseal® portfolio. This water-based barrier coating is designed to replace fluoro-based substances and polyethylene, offering papermakers a sustainable solution for oil and grease resistant packaging.   Cartaseal® OGB F10 is FDA and BfR compliant, …

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Amcor launches sustainable packaging for Huggies Eco Protect diapers

  Amcor, a global leader in packaging solutions, has collaborated with Kimberly Clark to launch packaging for Huggies Eco Protect diapers in Peru. The new packaging contains 30% recycled materials, offering a more sustainable option for the diapers made with certified, plant-based fibers.   The bags, designed and produced by Amcor for Kimberly Clark, aim …

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eProductivity Software to present innovative solutions at Saudi Print & Pack

  eProductivity Software (ePS) is set to participate in Saudi Print & Pack, held from 6-9 May 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event will feature ePS Packaging, an operating unit of ePS, showcasing its technologies aimed at enhancing profitability and competitiveness across various packaging sectors. With over thirty years of industry experience, ePS Packaging …

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XSYS introduces Catena ProServX for enhanced equipment monitoring and reporting

  XSYS has unveiled Catena ProServX, a cloud-based solution designed to provide real-time monitoring, alerting, and reporting for plate processing and ThermoFlexX TFxX Imaging equipment. This new offering aims to elevate customers to Industry 4.0 operations by offering insights into machine performance and consumable usage, ultimately optimizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and reducing waste.   …

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Asahi Photoproducts honored with FTA Sustainability Excellence Award for AFP™-R plates

  The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) has awarded Asahi Photoproducts with the prestigious Sustainability Excellence Award for its AFP™-R Reduced Solvent CleanPrint flexographic plates. These plates are recognized as a key advancement in the industry’s journey towards Solvent ZERO, the company’s commitment to sustainability by eliminating VOC-based washout platemaking and reducing energy usage and time …

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Consumer demand drives F&B Industry’s shift towards sustainable packaging

  Research indicates a shift among food and beverage (F&B) companies towards reducing plastic use, largely driven by consumer demand for sustainability. Three of the top five commitments by businesses now focus on plastic reduction, with 77% expressing readiness to bear the cost of sustainable practices. This shift reflects the industry’s response to consumer preferences …

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Siegwerk develops fully recyclable mono-PE bag for dry pet food

  Siegwerk, a leading global provider of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has announced the successful development of a fully recyclable mono-PE bag for dry pet food using its CIRKIT functional coatings. Collaborating with printing machine manufacturer Windmöller & Hölscher and bag making and machine producer B&B, the company has produced …

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BOBST’s sustainability commitment and innovations shine ahead of drupa 2024

  Sustainability, a key focus in the lead-up to drupa 2024, demands commitment, collaboration, and ongoing innovation. With the target year for many sustainability goals set for 2025, including the Global Commitment for a circular economy for plastics, progress has been notable, with signatories outperforming their peers in tackling plastic waste. However, many of the …

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