Two Dow adhesive systems commonly used for a broad range of polyethylene (PE) film packaging applications have been approved as compatible for mechanical recycling following a rigorous scientific evaluation by the non-profit, cross-industry initiative RecyClass. The approval covers solvent-free MOR-FREE L 75-300/ CR88-300 and water-borne ROBOND L-350/ CR-3 lamination adhesives1, which will add an adhesive …
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Almarai Company has announced an investment of 1.2 billion SR in Sakaka Governorate in the Al-Jouf region to develop a poultry hatchery production facility. This came at a signing ceremony of an agreement between Almarai Company and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture under the patronage of HRH Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin …
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All4Labels Global Packaging Group, one of the world’s leading label and packaging companies has released its first global sustainability report to communicate the results of its global operations and sustainable initiatives. All4Labels’ first corporate sustainability report according to GRI standards demonstrates its socio-economic and environmental commitment. The report publishes the metrics of the sustainability …
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Mars, Incorporated has announced that it has reached a key milestone in its commitment to a circular economy where packaging material never becomes waste. The new Kind snack bar packaging incorporates recycled content made from advanced recycling, meaning it contains less virgin plastic to previous products. The new material has been completely redesigned for …
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Coveris has announced a new business segment named ‘ReCover’, bundling all efforts in waste sourcing, processing, and recycling to close the loop for circular plastic recycling. ReCover to act as a separate company supplying Coveris sites on an arm’s length basis but also supplying third party customers that are interested in recyclates on a quality …
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CL has announced that their EcoFloat shrink sleeves have successfully been trialed in South Africa by PET recycling specialist Extrupet and have been approved for the local recycling system. This marks the arrival of the first approved shrink sleeve decoration solution for the PET beverage market in South Africa and will help boost recycling rates …
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As part of its efforts to enhance the private sector’s contributions to the emirate’s economy, The Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, announced the establishment of two new business groups: The Bottled Water Business Group and the Circular Packaging Association. Launching the new business groups is in line …
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With an increasing demand forecast for soft drinks in Pakistan in 2023, PepsiCo’s partner Northern Bottling Company has installed Sidel’s high-volume, high-speed carbonated soft drinks (CSD) line. Sidel to apply its packaging solutions expertise to create the new complete line for Haidri Beverages Group’s subsidiary, Northern Bottling Company (NBC), in the city of Peshawar. …
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Fujifilm has announced the closure of the company’s offset plate production line in Tilburg, The Netherlands. The company is set to find new ways of working to meet customer needs more effectively, and new ways of thinking about how it can continue to create value. Reports say that in the offset printing market, …
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Flint Group Packaging, one of the largest consumables suppliers to the global print and packaging industry, confirms its commitment to ease of doing business and order efficiency for its customers with its Webshop platform. Underlining the company’s vision of a connected future, the online store is designed with an ease-of-use front of mind, with …
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