TotalEnergies Lubrifiants and BERICAP launch a recycled plastic closure

  TotalEnergies Lubrifiants and BERICAP have partnered to introduce a novel closure crafted from recycled material. The joint venture unveils a closure designed for 20-liter lubricant packaging, incorporating 50% post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR) while adhering to DIN 60 standards for lubricants.   TotalEnergies Lubrifiants will equip its premium 20-liter lubricant cans from France and Belgium …

Kenya plastic producers unite for sustainable packaging solutions

  Kenya plastic producers and users are addressing plastic pollution through the #LetsBeClear Innovation Challenge, led by the Kenya Plastics Pact (KPP) and WWF Kenya. The challenge aims to increase the recyclability of plastic packaging by transitioning colored plastic to clear PET and eliminating problematic additives from HDPE bottles and jars. This aligns with the …

FDA clears Borealis’ Borcycle™ M recycled plastics for food-grade packaging use

  Borealis has secured two Letters of No Objection (LNOs) from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA), granting approval for its Borcycle™ M post-consumer recycled plastics (PCR) to be utilized in food-grade packaging across regions under FDA jurisdiction.   This regulatory not only fulfills the escalating demand for premium recycled materials suited for stringent …

Bühler and Premier Tech unveil innovative automatic bagging station

  Swiss technology giant Bühler, in collaboration with Canadian packaging equipment leader Premier Tech, has unveiled the CHRONOS OMP-2090 B, a fully automatic bagging station. Engineered to handle a diverse array of powdery and non-free-flowing products, this cutting-edge system promises enhanced productivity and safety features.   “The performance and reliability of the fully automatic bagging …

Saudi Print & Pack 2024: Sidel unveils innovative aseptic solutions

  From May 6th to 9th, 2024, the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre will host the Saudi Print & Pack event, where Sidel, a leading provider of packaging solutions, is set to unveil its groundbreaking aseptic technologies, showcasing its regional packaging expertise.   Highlighted at stand 3-3316 in Hall 3, Sidel will present its …

Metsä Group initiates pre-engineering for Muoto™ wood fibre packaging products

  Following promising results from the ongoing demonstration phase, Metsä Group has announced the commencement of a pre-engineering project in tandem with the demo phase for a potential first commercial-scale factory. Muoto™ packages, renewable and recyclable bioproducts, find applications in takeaway, berry, tray, and combo packaging.   Metsä Group’s innovation arm, Metsä Spring, has taken …

BOBST launches Application Management Consulting Service for Packaging Industry

  BOBST, a leader in the packaging industry, has introduced a new consulting service called BOBST Application Management. This innovative service is designed to provide brand owners and converters with expert guidance and counsel throughout the entire packaging value chain, from concept to shelf.   “BOBST Application Management is a hands-on consulting service that can …

APRIL Group’s new Paperboard facility nears full-scale production

  PT Riau Andalan Paperboard International, a subsidiary of APRIL Group, has commenced the commissioning of its new paperboard manufacturing plant in Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau, Indonesia. The facility, expected to be fully operational later this year, marks APRIL Group’s strategic move towards downstream diversification and sustainable business growth.   The new plant, with an annual …

Valley Water enhances production capacity with new PET plant in partnership with SMI

  Valley Water, a company operating in the Wadi El Natrun area, has recently invested in a state-of-the-art PET bottling plant to enhance its production capacity for 0.6 L and 1.5 L PET bottles. Partnering with SMI, a leading provider of bottling and packaging solutions, Valley Water aims to meet the high demand for its …

Amaplast reports record 4.8 billion euro turnover in 2023

  Italian plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers, represented by the trade association Amaplast, closed 2023 with a record-breaking turnover of 4.8 billion euros, marking a 2.8% increase over 2022. This achievement, driven primarily by exports, confirms the industry’s strong global standing. However, the domestic market experienced a decline of 7.5% compared to 2022, signaling potential …