Glenroy Team Gains Expertise in Germany to Welcome New Press

    As Glenroy, Inc., a Wisconsin-based company, prepares for the arrival of their first W&H press, they sent a team of eight members to Lengerich for intensive training. The investment in training aimed to provide the team with the best possible start on the press and ensure a smooth transition. Keith Trzebiatowski, Printing Manager …

Revolutionizing Hospitality: Bluewater’s Smart Bottling™ Solution Tackles Single-Use Plastic Bottles

    Bluewater’s revolutionary SmartBottling™ solution, showcased at ‘The Hotel Show Dubai,’ is gaining widespread attention as a game changer in the battle against single-use plastic bottles.    The innovative system, developed by Bluewater in collaboration with NIA, offers a sustainable alternative for hotels seeking to provide guests with fresh and healthy bottled water while …

Silbo Embraces Sustainable Revolution with PaperWrap, Powered by Mondi

    Silbo, a leading packaging company, has partnered with Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, to transform its pallet wrapping process. Silbo is replacing plastic stretch film with Mondi’s kraft paper Advantage StretchWrap, utilizing a state-of-the-art fully automated wrapping machine. The transition to 100% paper pallet wrap marks a significant advancement …

First Of Its Kind Recyclability Tool For Fibre-Based Packaging Launches In UK 

    Papercycle, the UK’s first comprehensive recyclability assessment and certification service for fibre-based packaging, has been launched today, signaling a significant development for the country’s Paper-based Industries. With the upcoming Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation, the introduction of this service is timely.   Developed by the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) and supported by …

Gimme five! KitKat reveals new look for its iconic bar

    KitKat, the renowned brand known for its crispy wafer bars, has introduced its latest innovation—the five-finger bar. This exciting development has already been launched, revolutionizing the classic four-finger KitKat by adding an extra finger, known as the KitKat Thumb.   To commemorate this milestone and showcase its commitment to the new design, KitKat …

Bobst boosts digital-age manufacturing on Visionfold and Novafold

Bobst has enhanced its middle-range folder-gluers with the implementation of the Sphere machine interface. Combined with improved ergonomics, both machines take a decisive step into the future of folding-gluing. This evolution allows folding carton converters to further optimize the production workflow and enable efficient data flow between physical equipment and digital solutions.   With regular …

Mondi partners with Megaflex for paper solution for rollpacking mattresses

Mondi, one of the global leaders in sustainable packaging and paper, has created Protector Bag ExpandForm, a paper bag solution with an expandable feature to safely rollpack mattresses.   Protector Bag ExpandForm replaces the current plastic packaging with a flexible and recyclable alternative. The solution is also customisable and can expand to different sizes while …

Google launches Challenge to reduce plastic waste in food services

Google is taking steps to address the growing plastic waste problem by launching the Single-Use Plastics Challenge, aimed at reducing the amount of plastic waste produced in food services.   The challenge invites food and beverage companies with plastic-free packaging solutions to apply and test their products in Google’s cafes and MicroKitchens.   Successful applicants …

DuPont Cyrel Solutions enhances Lightning Platform with LFH Plate

DuPont Cyrel Solutions has announced the newest member of the Cyrel Lightning plate family which was launched at the FTA Forum & INFOFLEX 2023. The new Cyrel Lightning LFH plate delivers quick access times, consistent printing results, and a reduced environmental footprint.   The Cyrel Lightning LFH plate was built on the technology of the …

Sidel partners with Niche Cocoa for Ghana’s first aseptic beverage production in PET

Niche Cocoa Industry, one of Ghana’s largest fully integrated cocoa processors, has successfully installed its first-ever aseptic line through Sidel. The line marks a significant milestone for the company, as it makes its first venture into milk-based products in PET with the assistance of Sidel’s long-standing expertise in aseptic production.   “We selected Sidel because …