BOBST is set to host a series of specialized events alongside K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 7–15, highlighting new technologies and services aimed at improving performance, productivity, and sustainability in flexible packaging. The lineup includes an Open House at Bobst Manchester on October 7, where the company will …
Avery Dennison Launches First RFID Label Approved for PET Recycling Compatibility
Avery Dennison has introduced the first radio-frequency identification (RFID) label to receive APR Design® for Recyclability recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), confirming its compatibility with the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling stream in North America. The development integrates Avery Dennison’s CleanFlake™ adhesive with its proprietary RFID technology. The result …
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Dow Launches INNATE™ TF 220 Resin, Advances PCR Use in Packaging Collaboration with Liby
Dow has announced the launch of its INNATE™ TF 220 Precision Packaging Resin, a high-density polyethylene innovation designed to support recyclable mono-material packaging and enable high-performance biaxially oriented polyethylene (BOPE) films. The company also confirmed a new collaborative effort with Liby, a prominent Chinese laundry detergent brand, integrating 10% REVOLOOP™ post-consumer …
Wanhua Chemical to Spotlight Sustainable Packaging Innovations at K 2025
Wanhua Chemical will present a range of high-performance and sustainable packaging materials at K 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for plastics and rubber, held from October 8 to 15 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Known for its extensive research in rubber and plastic materials, Wanhua Chemical is expected to demonstrate significant advancements in sustainable packaging …
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Offset Printing Retains Edge in Large-Scale Packaging Production
As print technologies evolve, offset printing remains a dominant force in large-scale production, particularly in packaging. The technique—transferring ink from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to the substrate—offers consistent, high-resolution output, ideal for brochures, cartons, and promotional materials. “Offset printing guarantees sharp images and consistent colours throughout the print …
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Siegwerk Expands in Dubai to Boost Sustainable Ink Supply
Siegwerk has announced the opening of a new office and warehouse facility in Dubai, expanding its footprint in the Middle East to meet increasing demand for sustainable packaging inks and coatings. The move is aimed at enhancing customer support and improving logistics across the region. The facility includes a regional …
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Dania Agricultural Enhances Mulch Film Sustainability with New Resin from ExxonMobil
Dania Agricultural has adopted ExxonMobil’s Exceed™ Tough+ m 0516 resin to develop a more sustainable and cost-efficient mulch film, in collaboration with ExxonMobil’s recently launched Signature Polymers portfolio. The shift to Exceed™ Tough+ m 0516 allowed Dania Agricultural to replace a traditional C4LL-based formulation, leading to notable environmental and …
‘The Good Cut’ Tackles Microplastic Waste with Simple Packaging Shift
Madhur Sugar and Dentsu Creative Webchutney have introduced ‘The Good Cut’—a packaging redesign aimed at reducing the environmental impact of plastic pack openings, in a bid to address microplastic pollution from everyday packaging. India produces nearly 392,000 tonnes of microplastics annually, with small plastic snips from packaging among the contributors. The Good Cut proposes …
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Gen Z Drives Demand for Sustainable Packaging, McKinsey Survey Finds
A new global survey by McKinsey & Company reveals that younger consumers—especially Gen Z—are leading the shift in attitudes toward sustainable packaging, with notable differences across age and income groups. Drawing on responses from over 11,000 individuals in 11 countries representing two-thirds of global GDP, the study highlights that while cost and quality remain top …
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K 2025: Kuraray Showcases Packaging Innovations Aimed at Sustainability and Recyclability
At K 2025 in Düsseldorf (October 8–15), Japanese specialty chemicals company Kuraray will highlight a suite of packaging solutions designed to align with tightening global sustainability regulations and circular economy goals. Of particular interest to businesses in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), these developments offer practical pathways to meet new recycling standards, reduce …