HB Fuller Company, one of the leading global adhesives provider, has announced that it has recently joined RecyClass, a comprehensive cross-industry initiative open to companies actively looking to improve the circularity of plastic packaging and to contribute toward harmonisation of recyclability and recycled content practices across Europe. The initiative brings together players from the …
GMG partners with Sun Chemical for new colour development technology
GMG, the developer behind a suite of market-leading proofing and color management tools, and Sun Chemical, one of the leader in inks for packaging, have partnered together to create a next-generation digital color workflow system. The new solution, powered by GMG ColorCard technology, enables customers to digitise their color workflows, delivering unprecedented value in …
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MPS unveils VirtualCoach real-time operating tool
MPS connectivity and performance service has launched VirtualCoach, a new product which offers to enhance the quality and efficiency of printing press performance. It is a real-time innovative operating tool that works within MPSConnect and is available on all new MPS presses. As a personalised, data-driven AI instructional and guidance application, VirtualCoach is based …
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Abu Dhabi researchers develop efficient method to upcycle SUP
A team of researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have developed a single-step, organic solvent-free, hydrothermal process to convert polyethylene-based plastic bags and polypropylene-based surgical masks into carbon dots. An estimated 26,000 metric tons of pandemic-related plastic waste – from medical waste to online shopping packaging – have been released into the world’s oceans, making …
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PulPac and PA Consulting announce Bottle Collective
PA Consulting (PA) and PulPac, the Swedish R&D and IP company behind the proprietary production process of Dry Molded Fiber have announced the launch of the Bottle Collective. The Collective will create a fiber bottle alternative to help minimise the use of single-use plastic bottles in food, drink, consumer health and FMCG industries. The …
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United Caps introduces tethered closure for carton packaging
United Caps, an international manufacturer of caps and closures has reported to launch a unique, highly effective and sustainable tethered closure for carton packaging, 23 H-PAK. This closure, which has patents pending, includes an innovative tamper-evident (TE) band that keeps all parts intact for easier recycling. Benoit Henckes, CEO of United Caps said, “We …
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Nova Chemicals launches solutions to meet demand for recycled plastic
Nova Chemicals Corporation has announced the establishment of Nova Circular Solutions, a new line of business focusing on lower-emission, recycled solutions that will help reshape a better, more sustainable world. Nova Circular Solutions will be home to the SYNDIGOTM brand, the company’s newest portfolio of recycled polyethylene (rPE). Nova Circular Solutions is led by …
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Continental develops tire from recycled rubber and plastic bottles
Continental, one of the leading tire manufacturers uses recycled rubber, rice husks and plastic bottles for tire production. The company develops technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and aims for all tires to be made of sustainable materials. Claus Petschick, Head of Sustainability at Continental Tires, said, “Continental is on …
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Al Thika Packaging present paper-based structure that exceeds protection rates of traditional fragile wraps
Tim Ansell SALES DIRECTOR, AL THIKA PACKAGING Al Thika and its partner Hexcelwrap presented Curby Mailers, an easy-to-use paper-based structure that exceeds the protection rates of traditional fragile wraps. The cushioning material replaces bubble wrap and offers substantial benefits over traditional wrapping mxroviding a significant return on investment for end-users, including damage reductions, pack time …
CMS meets its customers’ colour standard through its Color Conformance Platform, Chromachecker
Jaya Krishna CEO, AGE GRAPHICS ChromaChecker is a colour conformance platform which enables packaging printers to establish their own production standard. I’m sure a lot of brand owners here would like to do their jobs at different locations throughout the world and still get the same colours every time. For example, with the brand Coke, …