Borealis boosts its recycle aims

Borealis and Ecoplast celebrated the successful conclusion of a strategic investment at their plastics recycling location in Wildon, Styria/Austria. The company opened a new and highly advanced plastics recycling plant in Austria. In August 2018 Borealis acquired Ecoplast Kunststoff recycling GmbH in addition to MTM Plastics and MTM Compact, one of the largest European producers …

Bosch unveils its new VFFS packaging machine for paper bags

Vikram Fotedar spoke to Daniel Bossel, global product manager, Bosch Packaging Technology at Fachpack about the new PME 4001 ZAP vertical FFS that uses coated paper roll stock which can be recycled into paper streams Vikram Fotedar (VF): Before we get into the first in the Bosch PME 4001 ZAP form-fill-seal machine, tell us more …

Metsä introduces a new plastic-free eco-barrier paperboard for food and food service end uses

Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, is introducing a new plastic-free eco-barrier paperboard that can be recycled in paper or paperboard waste streams according to local recycling schemes. According to Metsä Board, consumers and brands around the world are looking for more sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging, with easy recyclability being key and the new …

MPS touches 12-sales mark, breaks its Labelexpo sales record

MPS has announced that it has surpassed the number of press orders received on show, the successful introduction of the ‘Beyond the Machine’ concept showcasing four key processes that extend beyond the printing press, and debut of a wider EF Symjet hybrid press that drew crowds during live demonstrations. In this year’s show, MPS chose …

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority acquires Nestlé́ Skin Health, rebranded as Galderma

Nestlé́ has announced the closing of the sale of Nestlé́ Skin Health to a consortium led by EQT and Luxinva, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) for a value of CHF 10.2 billion. This follows the completion of customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Galderma (“the Company”), rebranded from Nestlé́ …

Coveris’ Bobst die-cutting investment aims higher manufacturing capacity

Packaging manufacturer, Coveris, has taken delivery of a new Novacut 106 E and secured Bobst a further two machine orders on the back of the die-cutter’s success at its Wisbech site. Alongside Novacut 106 E, Coveris has signed a deal to install Expertcut 106 LER and Visionfold 110 A 2 at 73,500 sqft site. The …

Arden Engraving is set to inspire luxury packaging market with a new science-themed sample book

Arden Engraving is hoping to spark creativity of the luxury packaging market with our new science-themed swatch book. The company has unveiled its brand new sample booklet showcasing its expertise in embossing and hot foil stamping tooling targeted at the carton and label sectors. Arden specialises in tools and dies for the packaging industry. Sarah …

Clariant, partners develop laser marking process for flexibles

Clariant has teamed up with pigment supplier Merck and polymer producer SABIC to develop laser-marking technology and materials to ease the recycling process for flexible polyethylene (LDPE, LLDPE) packaging film. For the partnership, SABIC will be supplying a range of polymers for packaging, including its “certified circular polymers”, which use Tacoil feedstock, an oil produced …