Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd. has chosen Asahi Kasei’s AWP™ water-washable flexographic plates for printing labels on their 550 ml PET bottles in Japan. This marks the first use of AWP™ plates in the Japanese beverage industry and is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 30% compared to the previous process. Asahi …
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Sidel is set to showcase its cutting-edge expertise in aseptic packaging solutions at Djazagro 2024, held at Djazagro B0333, Hall 3. The event, attracting professionals from various sectors including processing, filling, and packaging, is scheduled from April 22 to 25, 2025, at the SAFEX Exhibition Park in Algiers. Among the highlights is Sidel’s …
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Swiss technology giant Bühler, in collaboration with Canadian packaging equipment leader Premier Tech, has unveiled the CHRONOS OMP-2090 B, a fully automatic bagging station. Engineered to handle a diverse array of powdery and non-free-flowing products, this cutting-edge system promises enhanced productivity and safety features. “The performance and reliability of the fully automatic bagging …
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From May 6th to 9th, 2024, the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre will host the Saudi Print & Pack event, where Sidel, a leading provider of packaging solutions, is set to unveil its groundbreaking aseptic technologies, showcasing its regional packaging expertise. Highlighted at stand 3-3316 in Hall 3, Sidel will present its …
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Valley Water, a company operating in the Wadi El Natrun area, has recently invested in a state-of-the-art PET bottling plant to enhance its production capacity for 0.6 L and 1.5 L PET bottles. Partnering with SMI, a leading provider of bottling and packaging solutions, Valley Water aims to meet the high demand for its …
Ishida Europe has expanded its presence in Africa through the acquisition of National Packaging Systems (NPS), a specialist South African packaging equipment manufacturer based in Pinetown near Durban. Established in 1983, NPS is known for its high-performance vertical form, fill, and seal machines for various packaging types, as well as volumetric fillers, auger fillers, …
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NETSTAL Maschinen AG has been officially acquired by Krones AG, marking the completion of the sale process that began with the signing of the purchase agreement on February 6, 2024. As of March 28, 2024, NETSTAL, along with all its employees, sales, and service units, is now part of Krones AG. The acquisition …
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Amcor, a global leader in packaging solutions, has partnered with Stonyfield Organic and Cheer Pack to launch the first all-polyethylene (PE) spouted pouch. This innovative collaboration aims to offer a more sustainable packaging option without compromising performance. The new pouch replaces Stonyfield Organic’s previous multi-laminate structure with a more responsible design for its …
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In a bid to reduce packaging waste, dmBio has launched a pilot project offering customers the opportunity to fill their own containers with a selection of more than ten popular dmBio products. The initiative, currently available in 15 selected dm markets in German states such as Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Lower Saxony, aims to …
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Jindal Films, a leading global manufacturer of specialty BOPP and BOPE films for flexible packaging and labeling, has announced the development of PP mono-material and PE mono-material solutions in response to the upcoming guidelines for mechanical recycling in Europe. During the CFIA tradeshow in Rennes (FR), Jindal Films is introducing BICOR™ 25 and …
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