Amcor has launched a new polypropylene (PP) closure designed for household cleaning products, focusing on reduced material use and improved recyclability. The Hector Child Resistant Closure (CRC) weighs 7.25 grams, making it among the lightest closures in its category. According to Amcor, switching from a conventional 14-gram closure to the Hector can reduce plastic use …
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KHS GmbH has announced the integration of artificial intelligence into its Innocheck TSI closure inspection unit in response to the growing complexity of inspecting tethered caps. These closures have been mandatory on all non-returnable PET bottles in the European Union since 2024, creating new technical challenges for beverage producers. …
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Guerlain has chosen Aptar Beauty as the supplier for pumps in its L’Art & La Matière collection, encompassing both fragrances and personal care products. The collaboration highlights Aptar Beauty’s Sensea fragrance pump and GSA dispensing pump, aligning functionality with Guerlain’s emphasis on luxury and refillability. The Sensea fragrance pump is utilized for all …
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Amcor plc and Berry Global Group, Inc. have announced an all-stock merger, creating a global packaging leader. The combined company will focus on consumer and healthcare packaging, with shareholders from Amcor and Berry holding approximately 63% and 37% ownership, respectively. The boards of both firms have unanimously approved the merger, valuing Berry’s common …
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SIG has received formal recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for its SIG Terra RecShield D bag-in-box package. This package, designed for post-mix beverages such as syrup, has been acknowledged for meeting high recyclability standards outlined in the APR Design® Guide for Plastics Recyclability. The APR Design® for Recyclability Recognition validates …
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Aptar Closures will participate in the Gulfood Manufacturing exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Centre from November 5 to 7, 2024. This event marks the 10th edition of the Middle East’s premier packaging trade show, where Aptar aims to highlight its global expertise and newly established regional manufacturing capabilities. At the exhibition, Aptar …
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Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures have introduced the packaging industry’s first market-ready paper bottle and fiber-based cap. This innovation is available now, with consumer products featuring the new packaging expected to launch in early 2025. Paboco’s new product line builds on years of experience with paper-based packaging. “We are changing the material options …
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ALPLAhana, a collaboration between the packaging specialist ALPLA and South Korea’s HANA Innovation, has introduced its first fully plastic down-lock dispenser pump at Beautyworld Middle East in Dubai, scheduled for October 28-30. The innovative dispenser, made entirely from 100% polypropylene, aims to enhance recyclability while minimizing the number of components. Sree Hari R …
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Twellium Industrial Company has teamed up with Sidel to develop a new state-of-the-art packaging facility in Kumasi, Ghana. The greenfield project, which marks Twellium’s third production site, will house two complete PET packaging lines for both still and carbonated beverages. Twellium, known for producing non-alcoholic beverages such as Verna Mineral Water and brands like …
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Origin Materials has introduced its CapFormer System, the first commercial-scale manufacturing system for PET caps and closures. The company has also successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Test for the system, validating its performance specifications with over 98% manufacturing efficiency. “Today marks a significant milestone for sustainable packaging and recycling,” said Origin Co-CEO and …
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