KHS Sets Lightweight Record with 5.89g PET Bottle for Still Beverages

    As a major packaging innovation, KHS has developed one of the lightest PET bottles for still beverages, weighing just 5.89 grams for a 591ml format. The project, referred to as Factor 101, was completed in four months in close collaboration with Husky Technologies.   “With such extreme lightweighting, the top load is especially …

ExxonMobil and Clipsico Pack Boost Stretch Film Performance with New Polymer Collaboration

    ExxonMobil has partnered with Middle East-based stretch film manufacturer Clipsico Pack to improve hand wrap film performance and production efficiency. The collaboration centers on the use of Exceed™ Flow m 1716 resin, part of ExxonMobil’s new Signature Polymers portfolio, aimed at addressing technical challenges in high-tenacity stretch film applications.   The partnership enabled …

KIND Launches Fully Recyclable Paper Wrapper, Marking Shift in Snack Packaging

    KIND Snacks has introduced a fully recyclable paper wrapper in select Whole Foods Market locations across the United States, a move that may signal a turning point in snack food packaging. The new wrapper, made from a How2Recycle pre-qualified, curbside-recyclable paper, is part of a broader pilot aimed at reducing single-use plastics in …

Sidel Unveils Compact Can Filling System for Premium Beverage Producers

    Sidel has introduced the EvoFILL Can Compact, a new can-filling solution tailored for low-to-medium-speed production lines in the beverage industry. The system, designed to serve the growing needs of beer and carbonated soft drink manufacturers, delivers speeds of up to 40,000 cans per hour while maintaining a compact footprint.   Amid rising global …

Syntegon Unveils New MLD Advanced for RTU Syringe Filling

Syntegon has launched its new MLD Advanced filling machine, designed specifically for ready-to-use (RTU) nested syringes. The machine meets growing demands from pharmaceutical manufacturers for high-output, precision filling, and 100 percent in-process control (IPC).     Markus Burkert, Product Manager at Syntegon, explained, “Especially with high-value medicines, it is essential that each drop is filled …

SIG Forecasts Robust Double-Digit Growth for Terra Portfolio Throughout 2024

SIG reported a 15% increase in sales for its SIG Terra portfolio of sustainable packaging materials for aseptic cartons in 2024. This growth exceeds the company’s overall 6% revenue increase in carton packaging, reflecting the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions. SIG Terra is designed to reduce the environmental impact of packaging. In 2024, approximately …

Mondi and Proquimia launch paper-based pouches for dishwashing tabs

  Mondi and Proquimia have launched a new paper-based stand-up pouch for dishwashing tabs in Spain and Portugal, marking a step toward more sustainable packaging solutions. This collaboration aims to replace traditional plastic pouches with a more environmentally friendly alternative.   The new stand-up pouches, which contain 20 water-soluble dishwashing tabs, are made using Mondi’s …

UPM Raflatac introduces new swatchbooks for premium labeling

  UPM Raflatac has introduced new swatchbooks for wine, spirits, beverage, and premium labeling in the EMEIA market. The swatchbooks, available in compact and large-scale formats, offer printers, brands, and designers the ability to evaluate label materials based on texture, color, and aesthetics.   “Swatchbooks are essential tools for printers and designers, providing both a …

SCHÜTZ and NPF partner to produce ECOBULK IBCs in Saudi Arabia

  SCHÜTZ and National Plastic Factory Company (NPF) have signed a licence agreement to produce ECOBULK Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) for the Saudi Arabian and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets. A new production facility will be established near Dammam, a strategic port city on the Arabian Gulf.   Founded in Riyadh in 1976, NPF is …

Avery Dennison unveils RFID-enabled traceability solution for pre-filled syringes

  Avery Dennison, in collaboration with Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), has introduced an RFID-enabled solution for the traceability of pre-filled syringes (PFS). The innovation, called BD iDFill™ Individual Prefillable Syringe Identification, integrates RFID tags into the syringe’s rigid needle shield, which allows the product to maintain its original design while gaining a digital identity. …