Lummus Technology has been selected by Vioneo to provide its Novolen® polypropylene (PP) technology for a new plant in Antwerp, Belgium. The facility will form part of Vioneo’s complex that aims to become the world’s first industrial-scale fossil-free plastics production site, using green methanol as feedstock alongside renewable electricity and hydrogen. The Antwerp plant, described …
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ElitePlus++ Business Services will host the 12th edition of the Speciality Films & Flexible Packaging Global Summit & Expo – 2025, the world’s largest and most influential event dedicated to films and flexible packaging. Scheduled for September 3 and 4 at the Reliance Jio World Convention Centre in BKC, Mumbai, this flagship summit is set …
Parakh Flexipacks has installed its fourth printing press from BOBST — the VISION CI Flexo. The commissioning marks ten years of collaboration between the two companies. Established in 2003, Parakh Flexipacks is part of the ₹4,000 crore Parakh Group and supplies flexible packaging across sectors including FMCG, dairy, beverages, snacks, confectionery, hygiene, and apparel. The …
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Packaging manufacturer Mondi has partnered with French pet food producer Saga Nutrition to develop recyclable mono-material packaging for dry pet food products. The collaboration aims to reduce waste and align with circular economy targets by replacing traditional multi-material plastic with a single-material solution. Launched in October 2024, the new packaging is …
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ExxonMobil and France-based XL Recycling, a subsidiary of the Reborn Group, have collaborated to develop stretch and shrink hood film solutions that incorporate post-consumer recycled (PCR) polyethylene content without compromising performance. The initiative aims to support regulatory mandates such as the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which requires 35% PCR …
Napco Investment LLC, a Dubai-based subsidiary of Napco National, has announced the acquisition of Arabian Flexible Packaging, a Ghurair Group company. Effective 1 August 2025, the move supports Napco National’s regional expansion and aligns with the UAE’s In-Country Value (ICV) localization framework. Founded in 1982, Arabian Flexible Packaging is a well-established flexible packaging manufacturer …
Esko has announced the global rollout of its Quartz flexo ecosystem, a next-generation platemaking solution designed to deliver gravure-level quality in flexographic printing. First unveiled at drupa 2024, the Quartz system combines a new CDI Quartz imager, advanced Quartz screening, and the XPS Crystal LED exposure unit, offering imaging at 4000 ppi with …
Amcor and Slovenian manufacturer Mediacor have partnered to launch a 2‑liter spouted stand‑up pouch for liquid home and personal care products under the Nana brand. The pouch, which is designed for recyclability in Italy, Germany, and Austria, represents Nana’s first move into large‑format refill packaging. The new packaging, known as the AmPrima® 2‑Liter Refill Pouch, …
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SIBUR has introduced a new linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) grade specifically engineered for blown film applications, aiming to expand its reach in the Turkish flexible packaging market. Blown film technology involves inflating molten polyethylene into a thin film bubble, which is subsequently cooled and rolled. This method is widely used …
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Ranpak has announced the release of the FillPak Mini, which it describes as the smallest electric gap-filling cushioning machine currently available. Targeted at e-commerce warehouses and fulfillment centers, the unit is intended to improve space efficiency and packing operations. The FillPak Mini is designed to fit easily on narrow packing …
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