Esko has introduced a new AI-powered compliance module, Esko Comply, aimed at automating packaging and label checks to help brands meet regulatory standards and reduce costly production errors. Integrated within Esko’s WebCenter packaging management solution, the tool is designed to verify packaging components for common compliance issues—such as missing allergen information, incorrect barcodes, and formatting …
International Gravure Days 2025 set for Istanbul this October
The gravure industry’s flagship global gathering — International Gravure Days 2025 — will be held in Istanbul from 20–22 October 2025, bringing together printers, engravers, manufacturers, suppliers, and technology leaders from across the world. Organised by the Global Rotogravure Association (GRA), the three-day event will showcase collaboration, innovation, and insights shaping the future of …
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Petco fund boosts recycling capacity in South Africa
An empowerment fund established by packaging producer responsibility organisation Petco is beginning to show results in advancing small and medium-sized businesses within South Africa’s recycling sector. The Petco Empowerment Fund, financed through contributions from producer members and other partners, provides financial and technical support to B-BBEE Level 1 enterprises. The initiative is intended to expand …
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Henkel rolls out phthalate-free sealants for metal packaging sector
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has launched a new series of Darex COV sealants that are free from phthalate-based plasticizers, targeting metal packaging applications such as pails and drums. The new PVC-based compounds aim to offer safer and more compliant solutions in response to tightening regulatory frameworks and sustainability demands across the packaging industry. The formulations are …
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Alpla launches UN-approved canister made from 100% recycled HDPE
ALPLAindustrial, the industrial packaging division of the ALPLA Group, has introduced its first canister made of up to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) HDPE to receive United Nations approval for the transport of hazardous materials. The canister, excluding the closure, is designed for use in sectors such as chemicals and construction. The approval marks a first …
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Mondi introduces semi-extensible kraft paper designed for coating and strength
Mondi has launched Ad/Vantage Smooth Brown Semi Extensible, a kraft paper developed to offer a balance of strength, extensibility, puncture resistance, and a smooth surface suitable for high-quality printing and coating. Positioned between traditional sack kraft and machine-finished kraft grades, the new product is aimed at both industrial and consumer packaging markets. It has been …
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Tadweer, Masdar and BEEAH align strategies in Sharjah waste-to-energy transition
Tadweer Group has acquired Masdar’s stake in the Sharjah Waste-to-Energy plant, joining BEEAH as a new partner in the Emirates Waste-to-Energy joint venture. The agreement, which remains subject to standard closing conditions, represents a strategic realignment among three of the UAE’s major sustainability-focused entities. Masdar, officially known as Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC, is …
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ElitePlus++ 12th Edition to Spotlight Global Innovation and Sustainability in Packaging
ElitePlus++ Business Services will host the 12th edition of the Speciality Films & Flexible Packaging Global Summit & Expo – 2025, the world’s largest and most influential event dedicated to films and flexible packaging. Scheduled for September 3 and 4 at the Reliance Jio World Convention Centre in BKC, Mumbai, this flagship summit is set …
KHS awarded platinum EcoVadis medal for sustainability performance
Dortmund, August 19, 2025 – KHS GmbH has received a platinum medal from EcoVadis for the first time, placing the company among the top one percent of over 150,000 organizations assessed worldwide. The rating platform recognized the Dortmund-based systems provider for its progress in sustainability, with KHS achieving 86 out of 100 points, up from …
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Parakh Flexipacks strengthens partnership with BOBST with fourth printing press
Parakh Flexipacks has installed its fourth printing press from BOBST — the VISION CI Flexo. The commissioning marks ten years of collaboration between the two companies. Established in 2003, Parakh Flexipacks is part of the ₹4,000 crore Parakh Group and supplies flexible packaging across sectors including FMCG, dairy, beverages, snacks, confectionery, hygiene, and apparel. The …
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