DS Smith has announced a €13.4 million investment to upgrade its corrugated packaging production facility in Grenaa, Denmark, aimed at strengthening its capacity to supply fibre-based packaging solutions in Northern Europe. The investment focuses on enhancing converting and printing capabilities at the plant, including the installation of a new rotary die-cutting line designed for flexographic …
ExxonMobil and Selene launch heavy-duty PE sack films with 50% recycled content
ExxonMobil Signature Polymers and Italian polyethylene film converter Selene Group have developed heavy-duty sack (HDS) films incorporating 50% recycled polyethylene while maintaining the mechanical properties required for industrial packaging applications. The development responds to increasing demand from brand owners and regulators for packaging solutions that include recycled content without compromising …
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Amcor and DCM introduce recycle-ready polyethylene fertilizer packaging with 35% recycled content
Amcor has partnered with Belgium-based De Ceuster Meststoffen NV (DCM) to introduce a recycle-ready polyethylene packaging solution for fertilizer products in Europe. The new mono-material polyethylene (PE) film replaces DCM’s previous multi-material packaging structure, which was not designed for recycling in existing recycling streams. The packaging incorporates 35% post-consumer …
Balmer Lawrie UAE commissions robotic PPCP injection moulding lines to expand packaging manufacturing capacity
Balmer Lawrie UAE LLC has commissioned three high-capacity polypropylene copolymer (PPCP) robotic injection moulding production lines at its manufacturing facility in the United Arab Emirates, expanding its capabilities in plastics processing and packaging component manufacturing. The new installations were inaugurated in early February during a ceremony attended by His …
DS Smith Tecnicarton and ZICLA develop fibre-based corrugated packaging for smart bike-lane separators
DS Smith Tecnicarton and ZICLA have jointly developed a fibre-based corrugated cardboard packaging solution designed to protect smart bike-lane separators and their electronic counting components during transportation. The packaging is made entirely from corrugated cardboard and consists of two elements. The outer box uses a tab-locking system that removes the need …
TotalEnergies Corbion and Sansu launch label-free PLA water bottle to simplify recycling
TotalEnergies Corbion and Japanese bottled water company Sansu (I’m Eco) have introduced a label-free water bottle concept made from polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastic, designed to simplify recycling and improve packaging circularity. The bottle eliminates the conventional plastic or paper label, replacing it with an embossed design directly integrated into the …
UPM and ANDRITZ introduce recycling programme for used paper machine clothing
UPM has introduced a recycling programme for used paper machine clothing (PMC) in collaboration with technology group ANDRITZ and German recycling specialist HolyPoly. The initiative aims to recover polymer materials from industrial fabrics used in paper manufacturing and return them to productive use. Paper machine clothing consists of synthetic forming …
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Henkel introduces first cold-seal solution for barrier-coated paper packaging
Henkel has introduced a new cold-seal adhesive designed for barrier-coated paper packaging, aiming to support the transition from plastic flexible packaging to recyclable paper-based structures. The solution, developed under Henkel’s adhesive technologies portfolio, is designed to enable secure sealing of paper packaging without the use of heat. Cold-seal technology is …
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KHS Introduces SUPREME PET Bottle with Enhanced Oxygen Barrier Performance
KHS Group has unveiled a new PET bottle concept, KHS SUPREME, designed to improve oxygen barrier performance for sensitive beverage applications such as tea, juices and functional drinks. The development builds on the company’s established Plasmax coating technology and targets producers seeking extended shelf life without compromising recyclability. The SUPREME …
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Sidel technologies recognised for reducing PET use and energy consumption
Sidel has been recognised at the 2026 SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement and Leadership) Business Sustainability Awards for two technologies aimed at reducing material use and energy consumption in beverage production: the EvoBLOW Laser and the SWING® Evo tunnel pasteuriser. The EvoBLOW Laser was acknowledged for its role in improving PET bottle production efficiency. The system …
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