TA’ZIZ and Alpha Dhabi Holding have signed a strategic collaboration agreement for an estimated $10 billion (AED36.7 billion) investment in industrial chemicals production in Abu Dhabi, including several materials widely used in packaging manufacturing and converting applications. The agreement, announced during the Make it in the Emirates platform, targets …
Henkel adopts CO₂-reduced steel for tinplate adhesive packaging
Henkel has introduced a new tinplate can packaging solution for its adhesive portfolio in Europe, incorporating CO₂-reduced steel as part of its sustainability initiatives. The development has been carried out in collaboration with thyssenkrupp Rasselstein and packaging manufacturer Pirlo. The cans are produced using bluemint® steel, a material designed to lower carbon emissions …
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Henkel introduces first cold-seal solution for barrier-coated paper packaging
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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Henkel and Sekab collaborate on bio-based ethyl acetate for industrial adhesives
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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Coca‑Cola pilots multipack without plastic film in France and Germany
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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TIPA and Bio4Pack roll out certified compostable produce labels amid EU packaging reforms
TIPA Compostable Packaging, along with its European subsidiary Bio4Pack, has launched a certified home-compostable label for fresh produce in partnership with Bio4Life, a company specializing in compostable adhesive technology. The labels combine TIPA’s compostable film with Bio4Life’s adhesive, BioTak, which is fully certified to European compost standards. The resulting product is …
Henkel reduces emissions in Technomelt Supra 130 Cool without changing product performance
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has announced a reduction in the carbon footprint of its hot melt adhesive, Technomelt Supra 130 Cool, while maintaining the product’s existing formulation and performance characteristics. The company reports a minimum 20% reduction in CO₂ emissions, measured from cradle to gate, across its European production network. Used …
hubergroup new Cold Foil Silver and Gold adhesives set to transform FCM packaging
hubergroup has launched its Cold Foil Silver and Cold Foil Gold adhesives, designed for Food Contact Material (FCM) applications. These products cater to packaging manufacturers in sectors such as confectionery, chocolate, tobacco, and hygiene, aiming to meet stringent standards for visual quality, safety, and production efficiency. The new adhesives are formulated with hubergroup’s …
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INX Group acquires Coatings & Adhesives Corporation, launches INX International Coatings and Adhesives
INX Group Limited, a subsidiary of Sakata INX, has completed the acquisition of Coatings & Adhesives Corporation (C&A), a North American leader in specialty coatings. The acquisition results in the formation of INX International Coatings and Adhesives, which will operate alongside INX International Ink Co., under a unified management team. The move aims to …