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Coveris and SABIC advance circular medical packaging with closed-loop pilot

European packaging manufacturer Coveris has partnered with chemical company SABIC and healthcare stakeholders in a pilot project that demonstrates the feasibility of closed-loop recycling for medical plastic packaging. The initiative, launched in 2024, targets non-contaminated polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) waste from hospitals—materials that are typically incinerated despite being recyclable. In Europe, an estimated 1,700 …

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Reifenhäuser wins German Design Award for new HMI interfac

      Duesseldorf, October 12, 2025 — The Reifenhäuser Group has received the prestigious German Design Award for its new human-machine interface (HMI), unveiled at K 2025 in Duesseldorf. The new system introduces a uniform design language across the company’s blown film, flat film, and nonwoven production lines, with a focus on simplicity and …

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Amcor unveils mono-material refill stick for Cut By Fred’s Detox Shampoo

      Amcor has introduced its Exclusive stick packaging as a simplified, hygienic, and refillable solution for French natural hair care brand Cut By Fred’s Detox Stick Shampoo. The innovation addresses consumer challenges with the brand’s previous refill system, which required melting the refill in a microwave, manually transferring it to the container, and …

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Amazon UAE launches packaging recycling program with over 150 drop-off points in Dubai

      Amazon UAE has launched a new packaging recycling program that allows customers to recycle Amazon.ae delivery packaging through more than 150 dedicated drop-off points located in residential and commercial areas across Dubai. Developed in partnership with Enviroserve, a Dubai Municipality and Ministry of Environment–certified recycler, the initiative aims to divert packaging materials …

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Canon launches corrPRESS iB17 for industrial‑scale digital corrugated printing

    At FEFCO, Canon unveiled the corrPRESS iB17, a digital inkjet press designed for industrial‑scale corrugated packaging production. The press can print up to 8,000 m² per hour (approximately 15 million m² annually), applying water‑based inks and primer suitable for indirect food contact directly onto corrugated boards up to 1.7 m wide.     Canon says the corrPRESS iB17 …

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Allstein showcases world’s first fully automated flexographic workflow

    On the eve of K Show 2025, Allstein hosted an exclusive industry event at its headquarters in Herford, unveiling what is being hailed as a historic breakthrough in packaging print production — the world’s first fully automated flexographic workflow demonstrated live. The showcase brought together automation technologies from Allstein, Esko, Kongsberg PCS, and …

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Bähren Pharma Packaging installs first MPS flexo press to expand pharmaceutical label capabilities

Bähren Pharma Packaging, a specialist in pharmaceutical secondary packaging, has installed its first MPS flexographic press, marking a key milestone in its expansion into pharma and specialty label production. The move reflects the company’s continued investment in advanced print technology following its integration into the Körber Group in January 2025. Operating for three generations as …

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ExxonMobil, Alpine, and IMA Ilapak Team Up to Innovate Recyclable Cheese Packaging

In a move aimed at addressing growing sustainability demands and upcoming regulations like the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), ExxonMobil has partnered with Hosokawa Alpine and IMA Ilapak to develop an innovative, recyclable cheese packaging solution. The collaboration is part of ExxonMobil’s new Signature Polymers portfolio, which consolidates its polyolefin products under a …

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Canon introduces Colorado XL-series to expand UVgel printing into packaging applications

      Canon has announced the launch of its Colorado XL-series, a new platform of 3.4m printers aimed at expanding its presence in the large-format graphics segment, including packaging. The new series extends Canon’s UVgel technology into the 3.2m-wide market with both roll-to-roll and hybrid printer configurations, targeting a range of applications such as …

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Cape Town opens Western Cape’s first food-grade PET recycling plant

South Africa has launched the Western Cape’s first food-grade PET bottle-to-bottle recycling facility, marking a significant expansion in the country’s recycling infrastructure. Extrupet (Pty) Ltd’s new plant in Cape Town was officially opened in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) and industry body Petco. The R200 million (US$11.59 million) facility …

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