UPM Raflatac extends its product portfolio

UPM Raflatac has extended its CarbonNeutral product portfolio by achieving CarbonNeutral product certification for the whole Linerless product range.   The certification is issued by Natural Capital Partners in accordance with The CarbonNeutral Protocol. The leading global framework provides a robust and pragmatic blueprint for carbon neutrality.   Direct thermal (DT) linerless labeling products help …

Durst to showcase printing systems at Fespa 2022

Durst, a manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies to present its P5 wide format printing systems and software solutions at Fespa 2022 in Berlin under the heading ‘Production Excellence’.   As one of the largest exhibitors, with more than 800 m2 exhibition space, Durst Group will also present the Vanguard printing systems for …

Avery Dennison’s launches new features to eliminate waste

Avery Dennison Corporation has announced new features to its atma.io connected product cloud. The features will help transform how brands meet net-zero targets and reduce waste across the supply chain.   Currently, over 22 billion items are managed by the platform across the apparel, retail, food, and healthcare segments. Six of the top 20 apparel …

Schur Flexibles to offer antibacterial solution for films

Schur Flexibles has announced a new range of films with antibacterial varnish on its top films and flowpacks.   The antibacterially coated films can be used for a wide variety of packaging. According to the Antibacterial Activity Analysis Result, the coating reduces the bacteria present on packaging by 95%. The varnish has been tested and …

Lecta expands line of Adestor film products and services

Lecta has announced expansion its range of Adestor self-adhesive materials and services with the launch of the new line of Adestor Standard Films adhesive film products.   This new line of standard products includes polypropylenes, which offers rigidity and high transparency, as well as polyethylenes, which fit perfectly on flexible or compressible packaging, with various …

Gulf Print & Pack to showcase packaging trends in MENA region

According to a report published by Mordor Intelligence, UAE’s packaging industry is set to grow to an estimated AED21 billion market value in the next five years. Changing consumer demographics and consumption are driving important changes which is reshaping the packaging business in the Middle East. Among the factors that will drive the forecasted growth …

Stora Enso divests its packaging operations in Russia

Stora Enso has divested three of its corrugated packaging plants in Russia. The company’s Lukhovitsy, Arzamas and Balabanovo packaging plants have been divested to local management.   Stora Enso’s assessment is that due to the uncertainties in the Russian market, local ownership and operation will provide a more sustainable long-term solution for these businesses and …

SACMI Group’s revenues hit a record of EUR 1.53 bn

SACMI (Societa Anonima Cooperativa Meccanici Imola), an international manufacturer of machines and complete plants for the ceramic tile, beverage, packaging, quality control process, chocolate processing machines and plastics industries has confirmed its exceptional financial and asset solidity, with net equity reaching 773 million euros and the net financial position touching +97 million.   The parent …

Coca-Cola announces its target for reusable packaging

Coca-Cola has announced an industry-leading goal to significantly boost its use of reusable packaging. By 2030, the company aims to have at least 25% of all beverages globally across its portfolio of brands sold in refillable/returnable glass or plastic bottles, or in refillable containers through traditional fountain or Coca-Cola Freestyle dispensers.   Elaine Bowers Coventry, …