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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Synaptik, Comexi, Hotpack jointly present an innovative technology with savings in waste and adhesive volume

Dharmesh Zaveri GENERAL MANAGER, HOTPACK PACKAGING A joint presentation of an innovative solution to improve the flexible packaging lamination process through the in-line coating weight measurement system, gScan. This solution enables significant savings in makeready waste as well as adhesive volume. We have tried to keep sustainability as our prime agenda, and one we are …

Sabic launches new copolymer resins to improve sustainability

Sabic, one of the global leaders in the chemical industry introduced two new LNP CRX polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resins which offer a distinct combination of robust chemical and impact resistance, thin-wall transparency, dimensional stability and processability at MD&M West 2023.   In device applications such as clear covers, screens and display lenses, the new materials …

Gallus demonstrates ‘Metallic Doming’, a lasting metallic-relief effect achieved on multiple substrates

Daniel Ernie GALLUS PRODUCT MANAGER, SALES AREA MANAGER, AFRICA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA & MIDDLE EAST ‘Metallic doming” describes a new effect in narrow-web label printing – a reflective, metallic raised structure manufactured using a relief in rotary screen printing. What makes metallic doming unique is the lasting metal-relief effect achieved on paper or plastic film, such …

Helios Perfumes & Classique Labels jointly accomplish high- impact embellishment across structures and substrates

Priyanshi Bareja BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER OF HELIOS PERFUMES AND COSMETICS   This year, we had the opportunity to work with the Apparel Group, one of the leading global lifestyle retail brands and retail conglomerates, based in the UAE. We were tasked with creating and developing their beauty segment for two brands – RnB and Tyra.The …