What do consumers really think about packaging?

Elisabeth Skoda – editor at large at Packaging Europe The last in-person drupa took place seven years ago, and the packaging industry and the world have changed dramatically since then. A pandemic, a global economic crisis, a war in Europe, and the ever more obvious effects of global heating becoming clearer have changed the industry …

Soluciones de automatización y robótica para aumentar la eficiencia y sostenibilidad de la logística 

El sector de la logística se encuentra en pleno momento transformador, mejorando su eficiencia y competitividad en aras de ofrecer un servicio más completo y optimizado.  Yaskawa, empresa líder en automatización y robótica, cuenta con una amplia gama de soluciones específicamente diseñadas para posibilitar esta transformación del sector logístico.  En un mundo completamente globalizado, y …

Superando las expectativas: aumenta productividad y disminuye paros

Fabricante de embalajes plásticos crea un equipo permanente de Mantenimiento Productivo Total en la planta gracias al cuál se logró reducir los tiempos de paro en un 50%. El cliente es una empresa de inyección, extrusión y soplo de envases plásticos que es líder global en fabricación y tecnología de embalajes plásticos y sistemas de …

En el 2024, toda la publicidad digital para la industria del empaque, envase, embalaje, en un solo sitio.

Como llegar a millones de lectores profesionales de la industria con una mínima inversión. Todos los que vendemos bienes y servicios de empaque, envase y embalaje, deseamos llegar a millones de clientes en la industria que consuman las máquinas, los equipos, consumibles, servicios de mantenimiento, materiales y empaques, etc, que nuestras empresas venden. Adicionalmente, debemos …

drupa 2024 – Looking back to look forward

Julia Cole – Strategic Marketing Consultant Having started my lifetime career in print during the 1980s, I have seen so much incredible transformation in technology both specific to print and in our everyday lives. Moving to work for HP almost 20 years ago certainly gave me a new perspective. Heading up the marketing team, we …

SABIC and partners introduce first in-mold labeling solution with certified renewable polymers for food packaging containers

• Collaboration with Taghleef Industries, Karydakis IML S.A. and Kotronis Packaging to promote the use of certified renewable polypropylene resins from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio for the production of mono-PP thin-wall containers with in-mold labeling (IML) in an integrated single-step injection molding process. • Both cups and label film made with mass balance certified renewable feedstock derived …

More than just online

By Montserrat Petit, founder & managing director of the marketing agency MOND  In today’s world, we are constantly bombarded with all kinds of information in all possible formats, shapes, colours and sounds. Our brains receive thousands of messages every day and are constantly switching from one topic to another. At work, we are handling video …

Highlight forum drupa touchpoint packaging: “We create the future of packaging” 

Best practice examples, high-calibre lectures and innovative concepts for packaging design from specialists for specialists will be the focus of touchpoint packaging at drupa 2024.  With its touchpoint packaging, drupa in Düsseldorf from 28 May to 7 June 2024, will for the third time now provide its visitors with a dynamic platform exclusively dedicated to …

Avery Dennison launches first generation of decorative linerless solutions to reduce carbon footprint, waste and water used in packaging production

New range to be unveiled at Labelexpo 2023 alongside latest innovations in ‘connected’ packaging powered by Avery Dennison’s atma.io OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — August 30, 2023 — At Labelexpo Europe 2023, Avery Dennison will launch AD LinrSave™ and AD LinrConvert™ – the first generation of decorative linerless solutions enabled by patented micro-perforation technology. These will greatly reduce label waste, decrease …

Top theme of Anuga FoodTec 2024: Responsibility

The suppliers of the food and beverage industries are strongly committed to environmental themes and the preservation of resources and will demonstrate this at Anuga FoodTec in Cologne. The focus is on solutions, innovations and visions for the future Responsibility – this is the top theme of Anuga FoodTec 2024. Koelnmesse as organiser, together with …

Estrategias operativas para navegar en mercados dinámicos dentro de la Industria de Empaques

Con la dinámica cambiante del mercado, los líderes empresariales deben tomar decisiones rápidas y aprovechar las oportunidades. Esto requiere inteligencia, como datos significativos, y el conocimiento de los gerentes en todos los niveles. Aprovechando el análisis y los paneles operativos, un sistema de gestión empresarial disciplinado puede acelerar este ciclo de recopilación de conocimientos y …

¡Equipos que generan productividad!

Máquinas de alta tecnología para diferentes segmentos de mercado. Presente en 10 países, más de 140 marcas atendidas y un portafolio con más de 519 máquinas entregadas. Fabricamos equipos totalmente automáticos con tecnología de punta, asegurando eficiencia, productividad y alta precisión. Postventa especializada, 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana ACERCA DE PAKMATICSomos …

Stora Enso collaborates on paperboard tube breakthrough to further reduce plastic in packaging

Stora Enso alongside Blue Ocean Closures and AISA have developed together the first ever paperboard tube with a fiber-based closure. This new, innovative wood fiber-based concept helps brand owners increase the share of renewable material in their packaging. All components of the tube are designed for recycling. The tube is composed of Stora Enso’s barrier-coated …

The European Bio-Uptake project will develop bio-based intermediates to manufacture eco-otrhopedic insoles and eco-container lids

Through eco-design, reversible adhesives, reinforced filaments or sustainable pellets will be created as the basis for three final demonstrator products: orthopedic insoles, container lids and prefabricated bathroom ceilings. Three smart systems and a digital platform will also be developed to promote the future manufacture and recycling of this type of materials.  The project, coordinated by …

Deal aims to reduce plastic pollution within territory of Municipality of Guatemala City, with impact on Rio Motagua, ahead of new Interceptor trial.

Guatemala City, March 2023 — The Ocean Cleanup, the international non-profit project with the mission of ridding the oceans of plastic, and the Municipality of Guatemala City have signed a Cooperation Agreement expanding and strengthening their collaboration on reducing plastic pollution in rivers in Guatemala City. The deal was signed by Boyan Slat, Founder and CEO …

TotalEnergies and COLINES® partner to create Unlaminated Recyclable packaging contributing to resource efficiency utilization

Brussels/Marano Ticino, March 16, 2023 – TotalEnergies and COLINES® announce the successful proof of concept of an Unlaminated Recyclable Stand-Up Pouch suitable for food-contact applications. Currently the market reference is composed of a multimaterial film, resulting to non-recyclable packaging. The partners have developed a full PE recyclable Unlaminated Stand-Up Pouch, allowing to decrease the packaging thickness. The …

Mondi expands range of FunctionalBarrier Papers with high barrier packaging solution

Mondi has expanded its innovative range of medium, high and very high barrier paper-based packaging, ensuring excellent product protection. The range is designed for recycling and can substitute unrecyclable plastic laminates and aluminium-based packaging. Different technologies mean tailored fit for purpose packaging. Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, is expanding its unique range …

Confectionery market: High turnovers and highly competitive

The modular high performance packaging machine CHS was specially designed for gentle wrapping of chocolate products. Image: Theegarten-Pactec Most people enjoy a sweet tooth, but with the trend towards more sustainability, there is also an increase in demand for sweets with more eco-friendly packaging. This puts severe pressure on the confectionery industry to adopt packaging …

Quadpack sets up laboratory services in the Americas

Beauty brands in the Americas now have access to testing services of their packaging at Quadpack’s facilities in Dallas, Texas. The international beauty packaging manufacturer and provider has established a US test lab in response to increasing demand. It complements the central laboratory, at its headquarters in Barcelona, Spain. The service adds a further level …