TotalEnergies and Windmöller & Hölscher have once again joined forces to develop an innovative packaging solution for oil and lubricant applications, fully embracing a circular approach. The newly developed pouch features a recyclable PE/PA multi-layer structure made of Polyethylene from TotalEnergies’ Lumicene® and Lumicene Supertough® ranges. In addition, it incorporates 35% recycled polymer, thanks to the use of TotalEnergies rPE 2206, a mechanically recycled post-consumer grade.
ACTEGA, a manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the printing and packaging industry, showcased its latest solutions, collaborations with partners and customers and advanced labeling technologies during Labelexpo Europe 2025. Combining quality, functionality and sustainability, these innovations showed how ACTEGA helps brands achieve their environmental and performance goals.
At K 2025, ENGEL demonstrates how precision, performance and circular economy go hand in hand with a fully integrated production cell for thin-wall yoghurt cups made of PET. These cups are produced on behalf of a global brand owner with a strong focus on sustainability. Containing 30% food-grade rPET from bottle recycling, they already meet the 2030 targets of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and are fully recyclable. At the heart of the production cell is an all-electric ENGEL e-motion 420 injection moulding machine with 4200 kN clamping force, equipped with a stack mould from Plastisud. ENGEL achieves high-performance thin-wall injection moulding of PET using injection-compression moulding technology – all-electric, energy-efficient, material-saving and ready for full-scale production.
Envapack.com is the leading digital media platform for the packaging industry in Latin America. With over 1.5 million annual visitors from the industry, we connect North American, European, and Asian suppliers with local manufacturers, distributors, and brand owners.
Taking place Sept. 29–Oct. 1, this world-class event covers an impressive 1 million square feet of floor space and brings together 2,300 exhibitors, providing solutions for attendees from more than 40 vertical markets. As the largest PACK EXPO Las Vegas exhibit floor on record, the show offers an unparalleled opportunity for attendees to experience the latest innovations in packaging, processing, automation, and emerging technologies. The show is also celebrating 30 years of bringing groundbreaking technology to Las Vegas by recognizing Member Legacy Exhibitors that have been with the show since its inception with a special logo marking the occasion.
UPM Adhesive Materials, formerly known as UPM Raflatac, has announced the launch of a range of specialist solutions that address key trends in Logistics and Durables. These, together with other innovations, will be presented on its stand (3D29) at the forthcoming Labelexpo Europe show, taking place in Barcelona from 16th to 19th September. This event marks UPM Adhesive Materials’ debut under its renewed brand identity, reflecting its commitment to adhesive material expertise, sustainability and helping customers renew the everyday with label material performance.
Facing prevalent challenges in packaging production, such as efficiency bottlenecks and quality control dilemmas, swop 2025 will convene leading manufacturers of processing and packaging machinery from diverse sectors. These include food, beverages, sweet, bakery, pharma, cosmetics, non-food and industry products. The exhibition scope encompasses not only equipment for plastic and paper container production (e.g., bottle, cup, bag, and box manufacturing equipment) but also extends to machinery for processing packaging materials, various packaging materials and finished products, raw materials, packaging printing technologies, and crucial processing and packaging components.
The Querétaro plant is one of SIG’s most advanced facilities worldwide. Built to meet the highest environmental, safety, and technological standards, the site already plays a vital role in the company’s North American supply network. Strategically located, the plant enables efficient distribution throughout the region with excellent logistics and production agility.
Preparations for drinktec 2025 are entering their final and most intensive phase. With strong registration figures, the world’s leading trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry is once again demonstrating its impressive standing. From 15 to 19 September 2025, over 1,000 exhibitors from more than 50 countries will come together in Munich to showcase the latest trends in beverage and liquid food production. Spanning over 73,000 square metres, exhibitors will present solutions and expertise covering the entire value chain, addressing all industry challenges.
• New AddWorks™ PPA product line offers PFAS-free alternatives to conventional fluoropolymer-based polymer processing aids • Innovative formulations deliver superior extrusion processability, efficient shark skin removal, and enhanced film surface properties • Regulatory compliant solutions address growing market demand for more sustainable additives in food contact and packaging applications Getting ready for the K’ 2025 trade …
There is a vital port of call for those seeking to gain a foothold in Asia: the Shanghai World of Packaging (swop). This is the ideal meeting-point for all those looking to make their entry into one of the world’s most exciting areas of economic activity.
“The evaluation was both rigorous and extensive, demanding significant collaboration and commitment from our teams,” said Armelle Biton, HSE Business Partner, Sidel. “It encompassed the Sidel Octeville site and corporate-level assessments, adding complexity to the process and making the final recognition all the more rewarding.”
“Creating an over 85% paper-based product that performs as well as plastic is a real achievement. The end consumer and producers are looking at sustainable alternatives to plastic and our Paper HBe product could well be the answer. The material’s high paper quantity means that it has good recyclability, which can only grow the confidence the consumer has in the brands that use it.”
The event will have dedicated venues for the presentation of innovative projects, a circular economy and recycling approach and machinery demonstrations The fourth edition of Plástico Brasil 2025, the largest trade fair for solutions for the plastics industry in Latin America, will be held from March 24 to 28 at the São Paulo Expo. The …
La Colline’s Le Métaprotecteur is the Swiss brand’s first “eco-conscious illuminating youth protector,” part of its new Clar•Ology ritual. Certified reef-friendly, it is formulated to preserve and protect skin’s youth and radiance.
Author: Sona Dadhania, Principal Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Public awareness of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) is hitting a new high as headlines concerning “forever chemicals” continue to appear in prominent news outlets. Whether it be news about PFAS bans in different industries, lawsuits against PFAS manufacturers and users, detection of PFAS in various locations and …
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is proud that ten of its innovative products have received WorldStar Packaging Awards in 2025. The awards, organised annually by the World Packaging Organisation, celebrate outstanding achievements in packaging design and technology across the globe.
As usual, the solutions and technologies of all international players will be bundled together in a coherent context for all visitors. There has already been strong interest from overseas exhibitors. “We are seeing a high level of registration. This means that companies that have not yet sent in their registration documents should act quickly.
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection Group will present a variety of inspection systems in booth S-2939 at Pack Expo, being held at the McCormick Place in Chicago, November 3 – 6, 2024. New combination systems, x-ray inspection systems and more will be on exhibit for the first time alongside other Mettler-Toledo x-ray systems, metal detectors, vision systems and checkweighers for bulk and packaged food and pharmaceutical products.
MAGGI’s ‘Desh ke liye 2 minute’ initiative, launched in 2020, aims to create a significant impact through small actions. One of its goals is to offer sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic. In line with this objective, MAGGI has introduced an edible fork in partnership with Nestlé R&D India (a subsidiary of Nestlé S.A and a part of Nestlé’s global R&D network) and an Indian start-up Trishula. Made from wheat flour, this innovative fork enhances the delightful experience of savoring MAGGI Cuppa Noodles, adding to its soupy, slurpy, and masaledar charm.
