Star Paper Mill signed two international trade partnerships during Make it in the Emirates 2026 in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade. The agreements were signed with Austria-based Henzel Sales and Sweden-based Ekman & Co. AB to support the …
SIG and partners launch initiative to reduce ocean-bound packaging waste in Southeast Asia
SIG has partnered with Plastic Bank, Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy, and decision context to launch a multi-year initiative aimed at reducing ocean-bound packaging waste in Southeast Asia. The project, titled “Recycle for Good – Prevent Marine Litter,” is designed to strengthen collection, sorting, and recycling systems for packaging …
Tetra Pak and Sterilgarda Alimenti launch 1-litre aseptic carton with paper-based barrier
Tetra Pak, in collaboration with Sterilgarda Alimenti, has introduced a 1-litre aseptic carton featuring a paper-based barrier, marking a development in carton packaging materials aimed at increasing renewable content. The new barrier is integrated into the Tetra Brik Aseptic 1000 Edge carton, a widely used format. When combined with plant-based polymers, the package achieves a …
Smurfit Westrock introduces recyclable insulated seafood packaging for Keltic Seafare
Smurfit Westrock has developed a fully recyclable, insulated seafood packaging solution for Keltic Seafare, marking a shift away from expanded polystyrene (EPS) in temperature-sensitive seafood transport. The newly introduced solution combines a moisture-resistant corrugated outer case with integrated insulation, designed to withstand wet handling conditions while maintaining structural integrity and …
DS Smith designs fibre based packaging for Lalique Beauty fragrance collection
DS Smith has designed and manufactured fibre-based packaging for Lalique Beauty’s Tales of Light home fragrance collection, supporting the brand’s new visual identity while incorporating recyclable materials and protective structures for fragile glass products. Lalique Beauty, part of the Lalique Group, introduced the collection as its first range under …
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Frugalpac introduces high-speed paper bottle machine to scale sustainable packaging production
UK-based sustainable packaging company Frugalpac has introduced a high-speed paper bottle manufacturing system aimed at scaling production of its paper-based bottles to meet rising global demand from beverage producers. The machine—known as the Frugal Bottle Assembly Machine (FBAM)—is designed to enable localised production of paper bottles within bottling plants, …
Clearwater Paper introduces lightweight paperboard for folding carton applications
Clearwater Paper Corporation has introduced Velora™, a lightweight folding carton paperboard designed for everyday packaging applications, targeting converters and brand owners seeking performance and cost efficiency. The new grade is positioned as an alternative to premium solid bleached sulfate (SBS) paperboard, offering lower basis weights while maintaining functional strength and versatility …
DS Smith develops fibre-based corrugated solution for automotive chassis transport
DS Smith has introduced a fibre-based corrugated packaging system designed for the transport of automotive chassis, offering an alternative to conventional reusable metal containers used in automotive supply chains. Developed by its Tecnicarton division, the solution is constructed entirely from corrugated cardboard and designed as a mono-material structure. It includes …
Domino launches traverser-based coding system for high-speed egg packaging lines
Domino Printing Sciences has introduced a new Egg Pack Printing Traverser (EPPT), a coding solution designed for high-speed, multi-lane egg grading and packaging operations, aimed at improving traceability, accuracy, and production efficiency. The system combines Domino’s Gx-Series thermal inkjet (TIJ) printers with a traverser mechanism engineered to deliver stable and …
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THIMM improves corrugated packaging productivity with BOBST equipment upgrades
THIMM Group has reported a measurable increase in production efficiency following investments in converting and automation equipment from BOBST Group at one of its corrugated packaging facilities. The upgrade involved the installation of a BOBST MASTER CUT die-cutter, complemented by Toolink for tooling management, and a MASTERFOLD folder-gluer integrated with the …
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