ePS Launches Industry Discussion Series to Address Corrugator Process Challenges

      eProductivity Software (ePS) has introduced a new discussion series titled Inside the Corrugator, aimed at fostering peer-to-peer dialogue on operational challenges and performance strategies in the corrugated packaging sector.     Set to debut on July 24 at 11:00 am CET, the series is tailored for engineers, production supervisors, and plant managers …

TITAN Egypt Joins Waste Recycling Alliance to Advance Sustainable Packaging and Construction

    TITAN Egypt has partnered with Beni-Suef University as an industrial member of the new “Green Recycling Innovation and Sustainable Development” Alliance, a project focused on transforming how Egypt handles construction, agricultural, and packaging waste. The alliance is part of the presidential initiative “Alliance & Development – Northern Upper Egypt,” with a strong focus …

Hotpack Releases 2024 Carbon Footprint Report, Outlines Emission Reduction Targets

Hotpack has published its Corporate Carbon Footprint Report for 2024 ,disclosing emissions data and outlining reduction strategies across its operations in the MENA region. The company reported total emissions of 53,320 tons of CO₂ equivalent for the year, broken down as 16,963 tons from direct emissions (Scope 1), 30,579 tons from electricity use (Scope 2), …

From Load to Label: BOBST Robotics Power the Future of Corrugated Packaging

    BOBST is scaling up its robotic capabilities, streamlining packaging lines across the corrugated industry.   Two years after acquiring Dücker Robotics, BOBST has embedded robotic systems across its corrugated product lines. These systems now handle tasks like loading, palletizing, labeling, and wrapping—areas once reliant on manual labor.   “Our customers in the corrugated …

Elopak Launches Natural White Board, Cutting GHG Emissions by Up to 14%

    Global packaging supplier Elopak has launched a new paperboard aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of chilled liquid cartons. The Natural White Board, developed in collaboration with Stora Enso, delivers up to 14% lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to cartons made with standard board.   The new material retains the same functional performance …

Taghleef Industries Adds Floatable White Shrink Sleeve Film to SHAPE360 Line

    Taghleef Industries has launched a new white polyolefin TD shrink sleeve film, expanding its SHAPE360® range with a recyclable, floatable option tailored for PET bottles.   The new product, SHAPE360® TDSW, offers high opacity for label applications while maintaining the low-density characteristics needed for proper recycling. It mirrors the recyclability profile of its …

Napco National honored for in-store excellence at Pladis’ Annual Recognition Event

Napco National was recognized at Pladis’ annual The Red Apple event in Istanbul for its strong performance in in-store merchandising. The event, which marked five years of collaboration, brought together partners to reflect on past achievements and discuss future goals. Pladis acknowledged Napco’s role in helping the brand achieve market leadership, highlighting the consistent quality …

KHS and Husky Sets Lightweight Record with 5.89g PET Bottle for Still Beverages

  KHS Group and Husky Technologies have announced the development of an ultra-lightweight polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle designed for still beverages, claiming a 30% reduction in material use compared to standard containers. The 591mL bottle weighs 5.89 grams and, according to KHS, can be manufactured entirely from recycled PET (rPET). The companies said the design …

Folding Cartons Enter the Spotlight at Labelexpo Europe 2025

    Labelexpo Europe 2025, set to take place in Barcelona from 16–19 September, will for the first time feature folding carton technology alongside labels and flexible packaging. Organizers say the move reflects the convergence of print technologies and rising demand for shorter runs, automation, and sustainable packaging.   Andy Thomas-Emans, Strategic Director at Informa …

Tetra Pak Pilots Industry-First Paper-Based Cap in Push Toward Fully Renewable Packaging

    Driven by regulatory shifts and rising consumer demand for sustainability, Tetra Pak is piloting an industry-first paper-based cap — marking a new milestone in its journey to create “the world’s most sustainable food package.”   “We’re on a journey to deliver the world’s most sustainable food package,” said Aldo Fontana, Global Product Manager …