Amcor Rigid Packaging (ARP) has announced the creation and launch of PowerPostTM. By actively displacing the vacuum in the container after filling, PowerPost technology delivers a bottle nearly one-third lighter, with 30% energy reduction and 30% carbon savings over most 20 oz (600 ml) bottles available today. It also allows for up to 100% …
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Alpek has announced that it has received the necessary approvals from regulatory authorities and has finalised its acquisition of Octal Holding SAOC. Pursuant to the purchase agreement, Alpek acquired 100% of the shares of Octal for U.S. $620 million on a debt-free basis. Financing was secured through a mix of free cash flow generated …
The Alpla Group, the global packaging solutions and recycling specialist, has developed a new returnable PET bottle together with Voslauer, Austria’s leading company in the mineral water market. The sustainable bottle reduces carbon emissions by around 30 per cent and bottle weight by almost 90 per cent in comparison to the reusable alternative made of …
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Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has joined forces with French machine supplier Thimonnier to develop a recyclable packaging for liquid soap refills. The solution is designed to replace the current industry standard of non-recyclable plastic. The companies have created a new packaging for liquid refills that is designed so that it …
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V-Shapes, a supplier of vertically integrated products and services for convenient, hygienic and sustainable single-dose packaging, has announced that it will return to Dubai for the 2022 edition of Gulfood, which scheduled from 13 to 17 February at the Dubai World Trade Centre. V-Shapes will be located in the Trade Centre Arena, stand S-E12 …
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By Ben Daniel: Bobst and its partners have announced a milestone in their pioneering work to replace non-recyclable high barrier multi-material packaging structures with mono-material alternatives designed for recycling. The launch of a new generation of Bobst “hero samples” represents a significant achievement in the mission to deliver state-of-the-art solutions utilising a new generation of …
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As part of its journey to more sustainable packaging, the Ferrero Group is launching a new eco-designed box for its iconic Ferrero Rocher range. Ferrero Rocher will begin to introduce the new eco-designed boxes in a phased roll out around the world starting from September 2021 and will start with its best-selling compact boxes, the …
Milacron Injection Molding & Extrusion, announced a new addition to their all-electric offering – the FANUC Roboshot ALPHA-SiB series, which is based on the best-selling FANUC Roboshot ALPHA-SiA series and is a continuation of Milacron’s partnership with FANUC in the Americas for over 35 years. Mac Jones, President, Milacron Injection & Extrusion, explains how …
The foundation of Engel Used Machinery sees injection moulding machine manufacturer and systems solutions provider Engel extend its portfolio to include pre-owned machines. With Engel as their full-service provider, customers benefit from comprehensive advice from a single source. Besides injection moulding machines, the new company also buys back used robots from the Engel …
Constantia Flexibles launches its first recyclable polymeric mono-material, Perpetua, for a wide range of uses in pharma packaging applications. Perpetua offers excellent product protection from oxygen, water vapor and light. It is now available worldwide. High protection levels against moisture, oxygen and heat are important for protecting active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), to provide the …
