Reflex Group has reinforced its long-standing partnership with Nilpeter by investing in four new FA-22 flexographic printing presses. The move supports Reflex’s global expansion and aims to enhance its production capabilities across both the UK and the US. Two of the new lines will be installed in the United States, following Reflex’s …
ExxonMobil and partners develop recyclable, ultra-thin bread bags using mono-material PE
ExxonMobil, in collaboration with Hosokawa Alpine and BW Converting, has developed an ultra-thin, mono-material polyethylene (PE) bread bag designed for recyclability. The initiative, part of ExxonMobil’s Signature Polymers portfolio, addresses key challenges in flexible packaging by reducing material complexity while maintaining performance. Bread packaging, though often perceived as simple, requires a balance of …
Aptar Closures expands dispensing solutions portfolio for specialty sauce market
Aptar Closures has broadened its dispensing solutions portfolio to address the evolving needs of the specialty sauce market, introducing four closure types: Tower, Tab Top, Directional Snap Top, and Ecolite Directional Pour Spout. The company, headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois, has developed these solutions to enhance functionality, hygiene, and …
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Ishida showcases ACP-700 case packer to Middle East market at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025
Ishida presented its ACP-700 case packer to the Middle East market during Gulfood Manufacturing 2025, where the system was demonstrated as part of a complete snack-packaging line. The exhibition marked the ACP-700’s first regional appearance, with visitors observing the compact machine’s integrated approach to end-of-line packing. The ACP-700 brings bag infeed, orientation, case erection, …
SIG and Zydus to launch India’s first single-serve spouted pouches for liquid medicine
SIG has partnered with Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. to introduce India’s first single-serve spouted pouches for liquid cough and cold medications. The packaging innovation, developed using SIG’s StrawCap 30 Linked spout and Motion Servo 3.2 filling technology, marks a shift from traditional multi-dose bottles to pre-portioned pouches designed for direct consumption. …
Guala Closures acquires Metal Crowns to expand footprint in East Africa
Guala Closures has signed an agreement to acquire Metal Crowns Group, a Nairobi-based manufacturer of crown corks and plastic closures, in a move to strengthen its position in the East African bottling industry. Established in 1978, Metal Crowns Group operates two production facilities and supplies global customers in the beer and carbonated …
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ALCA Corp debuts world’s first products filled on SIG’s new in-line aseptic pouch system
SIG and ALCA Corp have announced the launch of the first commercial products filled on SIG’s next-generation aseptic spouted pouch system featuring in-line pouch sterilization. The new system, SIG Prime 55 In-Line Aseptic, removes the need for third-party pre-sterilization of pouches. The debut will take place at Anuga 2025 in Cologne, Germany, from …
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 …
Rotzinger introduces modular VarioFill platform for flexible OTC product filling and capping
Rotzinger PharmaPack has unveiled VarioFill, a modular filling and capping platform aimed at manufacturers and contract fillers of over-the-counter (OTC) products, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal care, and nutraceuticals. The platform is designed to accommodate a wide range of solid and liquid products. It supports various packaging materials, container shapes, and closure types, enabling users to …