SIG has partnered with Plastic Bank, Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy, and decision context to launch a multi-year initiative aimed at reducing ocean-bound packaging waste in Southeast Asia. The project, titled “Recycle for Good – Prevent Marine Litter,” is designed to strengthen collection, sorting, and recycling systems for packaging …
Innovive partners with Attentive Science to expand single-use lab systems in MENA
Innovive has announced a regional partnership with Attentive Science to expand the distribution of its laboratory systems across the GCC and wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Under the agreement, Attentive Science will represent and supply Innovive’s product portfolio to research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and biotechnology laboratories. The focus …
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CHINAPLAS 2026 underscores shift to circular materials and intelligent packaging systems
CHINAPLAS 2026 brought into sharp focus the accelerating transition of the global packaging industry toward circular materials, integrated processing technologies, and data-driven manufacturing. The exhibition gathered leading material suppliers, machinery manufacturers, and technology providers, highlighting how packaging is evolving from component-level improvements to fully aligned production ecosystems. Material innovation remained a …
Husky and SEM Biotech collaborate on blood collection tube manufacturing in Türkiye
Husky Technologies has entered into a strategic collaboration with SEM Plastik, through its medical division SEM Biotech, to support the production of blood collection tubes in Türkiye. The partnership marks SEM’s expansion into the medical manufacturing sector, building on its established plastics and packaging operations. As part of the agreement, SEM …
Sidel launches lightweight returnable PET bottle for still water
Sidel has introduced a returnable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle designed specifically for still water applications, marking a shift in how reusable packaging is developed for this segment. According to the company, the new Returnable PET – Still Water bottle responds to increasing regulatory pressure and consumer expectations around reuse, particularly …
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Amcor launches next generation flip top closure for sauce market
Amcor has introduced a new generation flip top closure designed for condiments such as mayonnaise, ketchup and sweet sauces, as part of its ongoing packaging development efforts. The closure, branded as the 55 mm Flava Flip Top Closure 38/400, represents an updated version within the company’s 38/400 neck finish range. …
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Sidel launches online packaging optimisation tool to calculate PET savings and emissions reductions
Sidel has introduced an online Packaging Optimisation Tool aimed at helping packaging producers evaluate material efficiency, cost savings, and emissions reductions in PET bottle design and production. The tool enables users to simulate packaging design changes and assess their impact on primary packaging performance and sustainability. Available on the company’s website, …
Henkel and LyondellBasell develop bio circular polymer solution for toilet rim block packaging
LyondellBasell and Henkel have collaborated to develop a bio-circular polymer solution for the transparent plastic cage used in WC Frisch/Bref toilet rim block products, focusing on reducing reliance on fossil-based materials. The packaging component is produced through injection molding and incorporates a material composition of 30% mechanically recycled plastics and 70% …
Amcor improves cleaning system in closed loop recycled paint container initiative
Amcor has introduced an improved cleaning system within its closed-loop recycled paint container initiative, developed in partnership with Paint360, to enhance the recyclability and reuse of plastic paint packaging. Launched in 2022, the initiative focuses on recovering post-use paint containers, removing residual paint, and reprocessing the plastic into new paint …
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Emerson launches configurable ultrasonic welding platform for packaging and industrial applications
Emerson has introduced the Branson Polaris ultrasonic welding platform, a configurable system designed for joining plastic components used in packaging, including seals and assemblies for food and medical applications. The platform enables manufacturers to process a range of materials, including polymers and bioplastics, supporting packaging formats that require consistent sealing performance and compliance with regulatory …