Henkel has introduced a new cold-seal adhesive designed for barrier-coated paper packaging, aiming to support the transition from plastic flexible packaging to recyclable paper-based structures. The solution, developed under Henkel’s adhesive technologies portfolio, is designed to enable secure sealing of paper packaging without the use of heat. Cold-seal technology is …
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Toyo Ink Europe N.V. has rolled out a full portfolio of ultraviolet (UV) curable inks that meet migration limits under the German Printing Ink Ordinance (GIO), the company said on February 24, 2026, from Niel, Belgium. The lineup covers UV and UV/LED flexographic inks and UV offset inks intended for food packaging …
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Syntegon has introduced the AIM9 inspection platform, a high-speed system that combines visual inspection and leak detection for pharmaceutical vial applications. Announced on February 18, 2026, in Stuttgart, Germany, the platform is designed to process up to 600 vials per minute and handle container sizes ranging from 2 ml to 250 ml. …
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Alliance Films, Wisconsin, has developed a 12.7-micron power pre-stretch (PPS) film using a 67-layer NanoLayer coextrusion structure in collaboration with ExxonMobil Signature Polymers and Cloeren. The film was produced on a 6-up SML SmartCast line equipped with Cloeren’s 67-layer NanoLayer feedblock, running at a line speed of 460 m/min. According …
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Henkel Adhesive Technologies has entered into a collaboration with Swedish chemical company Sekab to support the transition from fossil-based to bio-based chemicals used in industrial adhesive production. The partnership focuses on replacing conventional ethyl acetate, a commonly used solvent, with a fossil-free, bio-based alternative. The initiative applies to industrial adhesive …
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Amcor has developed a new lightweight tethered cap for Wattwiller, a premium mineral water brand sold in France, following a year-long collaboration with Wattwiller’s owner, Spadel. The customised closure has been designed to reduce material use while improving usability, and is produced at Amcor’s Frankenthal facility in Germany. Manufactured from …
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Coca‑Cola in France and Germany has begun a pilot project for a next‑generation multipack format that eliminates traditional plastic shrink wrap on large PET bottle packs. The initiative, conducted with its bottling partner Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners, replaces the plastic film with strategically placed glue dots to hold bottles together and a recyclable …
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Mondi has partnered with UK-based biomaterials developer Kelpi and sachet manufacturer Guardpack to conduct early-stage trials of seaweed- and paper-based materials for wet wipe and liquid-filled sachet packaging. The initiative reflects growing efforts within the packaging sector to address the environmental limitations of conventional plastic sachets, which remain difficult to recycle through existing waste collection …
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DTM Print has announced the launch of its latest product, the CLP2200e Colour Label Printer, aimed at professional users requiring flexible and durable label printing solutions. The new device, introduced from the company’s Wiesbaden headquarters on January 15, 2026, is designed for easy system integration and consistent performance in industrial environments. …
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RIYADH — The Saudi Halal Center, operating under the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, has introduced a Halal Mark Track aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. The initiative is designed to integrate halal certification with ESG compliance to strengthen product credibility and promote sector-wide sustainability. The Halal Mark Track …
