Henkel has entered into an agreement to acquire Dutch-based Stahl Group for an enterprise value of €2.1 billion. The deal, announced jointly by Stahl and its shareholders—Wendel (68.5%), BASF (16.1%), and Clariant (14.6%)—marks the end of Wendel’s 20-year majority ownership of Stahl. Stahl is a global supplier of specialty coatings for …
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Siegwerk has become the first company to receive RecyClass Technology Approval for UV/LED-curable inks used on polyethylene (PE) films in flexible packaging applications. The approval covers a range of acrylic UV/LED-curable inks and varnishes from the company’s SICURA product series. The RecyClass decision confirms that Siegwerk’s products, including SICURA Nutriflex, …
Amcor is supplying a combination of rigid and flexible packaging formats for de-icing salt products, targeting increased demand for varied formats in the European industrial salts market. The company’s offering includes containers, trigger sprays, jerry cans, and bags, aiming to address functional requirements such as durability, moisture resistance, and ease of …
ePac Flexible Packaging has unveiled a new line of Easy Open Barrier Films, developed to improve consumer usability while maintaining high product protection standards for coffee brands. The new films feature a peelable structure designed to eliminate the need for scissors or tear notches, aiming to streamline the opening process for …
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Constantia Flexibles has introduced ComforLid, a patented aluminium lidding concept developed as an alternative to conventional snap-on plastic lids and straws for applications such as ready-to-drink beverages and dairy products, and it has recently received two WorldStar Awards for the solution. The lid pairs an aluminium layer with a polypropylene …
Sun Chemical has expanded its portfolio of nitrocellulose-alternative inks for flexible packaging, responding to regulatory pressure and recyclability requirements facing converters and brand owners. The enhanced range is designed for solvent-based flexographic and gravure applications and is positioned as an alternative to traditional nitrocellulose (NC) systems used in inks and coatings. …
Amcor and French dairy cooperative Laïta have been recognised at the 2025 Zero Impact Packaging Trophies in the ‘flexible – complex packaging’ category for a new recyclable packaging solution for Paysan Breton Emmental cheese blocks. The award recognises the replacement of a previous non-recyclable multi-material structure with Amcor’s AmPrima® PP film in …
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SÜDPACK Medica has launched a new service, MedHub, for the healthcare industry, enabling customers to order pre-made pouches in standard sizes and defined batch quantities. The service is effective immediately and allows ordering by phone, email, or online. The pouches are manufactured in ISO-certified cleanrooms and are kept permanently in stock, meeting the …
Cosmo Films has expanded its flexible packaging portfolio with a new range of specialty films tailored for pet food applications. The new range includes solutions based on BOPP, CPP, and BOPET technologies, targeting both dry and wet pet food products. The launch is aimed at addressing the increasing demands for safety, durability, …
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Amcor has announced a major expansion of its printing, lamination and converting capabilities in North America to support growing demand for flexible packaging in the protein market. The investment, described as one of the company’s largest to date, focuses on the meat, poultry and seafood sectors, where Amcor has an established presence. …
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