• Mondi’s nine award-winning solutions showcase innovation across paper-based, recyclable and high-performance packaging. • The recognised products serve customers in eCommerce, food, transit, electronics and consumer goods markets. • The WorldStar Global Packaging Awards recognise packaging excellence on a global stage, attracting hundreds of entries worldwide. 14 January 2026 – Mondi, a global leader in sustainable …
The SmartLine combines a 30% reduction in machine investment with Bekum’s proven process and quality expertise. New sourcing and manufacturing concepts form the foundation for these investment advantages. At the same time, optimized drive technology in combination with energy-efficient HiPEx extruders reduces energy costs by up to 20%. Precise process control and efficient material utilization additionally enable material savings of up to 10%.
Girls Who Print (GWP), a nonprofit organization and the world’s largest network dedicated to advancing the careers of women in the print and graphic communications industry, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Girls Who Print Awards following its annual global conference held on November 13.
The solution is a game-changer. The new packaging is a combination of a durable corrugated outer box with custom paper inserts and allows the bike to be placed into the packaging from above – a small change with big benefits for production line efficiency – while recycled plastic locks allow the boxes to be reused.
The rise to 106 reflects an ongoing commitment to promoting sustainable practices throughout the beauty value chain Three years since becoming a B Corporation, beauty packaging manufacturer and provider Quadpack is proud to renew its certification. With the aim of using business as a force for good, the company continues to implement and promote sustainable …
Elior is a very well-established business in Italy with a long history of foresight, strategy and innovation, which was born in the Genoa shipyards in 1954, and has today ten thousand collaborators, two thousand restaurants and over 106 million customers every year.
The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most innovative and biggestselling sectors in the world. In 2024, the European pharmaceutical market generated sales of around 280 billion US dollars. In Germany alone, sales in the first quarter of 2025 totalled around 16.6 billion euros, making the country the largest pharmaceutical market in Europe and the fourth largest in the world. Alongside this, packaging technology is becoming more important: it is not only a means of safely storing and transporting medicines, but is also a key issue where sustainability is concerned.
Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by producing products that are sustainable by design. We employ 24,000 people in more than 30 countries and operate an integrated business with expertise spanning the entire value chain, enabling us to offer our customers a broad range of innovative solutions for consumer and industrial end-use applications. Sustainability is at the centre of our strategy, with our ambitious commitments to 2030 focused on circular driven solutions, created by empowered people, taking action on climate. In 2024, Mondi had revenues of €7.4 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.0 billion. Mondi is listed on the London Stock Exchange in the ESCC category (MNDI), where the Group is a FTSE100 constituent. It also has a secondary listing on the JSE Limited (MNP).
New Miracare® Biopacify complies with upcoming European microplastics regulations while maintaining premium performance levels Syensqo enhances its portfolio of sustainable, biodegradable solutions for home care with the launch of Miracare® Biopacify, a unique microplastic-free alternative to current styrene acrylate based opacifiers. This new solution comes in response to growing environmental concerns over the persistent presence of microplastics in ecosystems. Miracare® Biopacify …
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.
