New HDMax® catalysts and Clarit™ adsorbents are designed for the purification of pyrolysis oil made from mixed plastic waste to achieve cracker compatible feedstock The portfolio answers the need for flexible and economical solutions to remove a wide range of contaminants, regardless of process configuration and plastic waste feedstock Used together, the adsorbents extend the …
The wax worm saliva contains enzymes that set off polyethylene. / César Hernández. A CSIC research team has revealed that this insect’s saliva contains enzymes able to set off polyethylene degradation in a short space of time These proteins are the first to be discovered that can break down plastic without pre-treatment, thus opening up …
Jim Pittas – President & CEO – PMMI Chicago; October 23, 2022 – PACK EXPO International (Oct. 23-26, 2022; McCormick Place, Chicago) opened today with over 2,000 exhibitors displaying innovations for more than 40 vertical markets across 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space. The show, produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing …
Herndon, Va.; October, 2022 – As the most comprehensive packaging and processing show in the world in 2022, PACK EXPO International (Oct. 23-26, 2022; McCormick Place, Chicago) will offer attendees from more than 40 vertical markets the opportunity to connect in many ways. From educational opportunities to open forums to receptions, PACK EXPO International, produced by …
Typical applications for thermoforming films produced using Kuhne’s Triple Bubble® process include transport packaging for large pieces of meat or cheese. © lena_zajchikova – stock.adobe.com Triple Bubble® technology for sustainable food packaging
OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — August 9, 2022 — As brands and converters seek solutions to increase the circularity of plastic packaging, Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has removed a key obstacle to plastic recycling with the introduction of next generation AD CleanFlake™ technology. Already a leader in enabling recycling for PET plastics, this breakthrough …
Mondi has collaborated with Austrian bacon producer Handl Tyrol to provide a new mono-material polypropylene (PP) high barrier packaging solution for bacon The eye-catching ‘wood effect’ film ensures safe vacuum packaging and offers excellent protection to prevent food waste
The managing director responsible for drinktec, Dr. Reinhard Pfeiffer, offers an overview of the current registrations and explains why this show is the undisputed leading trade fair in the industry. “The fact that the best players are here in Munich impressively highlights the importance of drinktec”
Reducing the CO2 footprint is the goal of many industry members There are various opportunities for saving CO2 for each product group in the manufacture of beverages and liquid food Main theme of sustainability in the drinktec Inspiration Hub
Giving packaging waste a second life in Personal Care applications Designed to be recycled again and again: colorless bottle with 100% Post-Consumer recyclate content (PCR), equipped with a printed deinkable full-body shrink sleeve Full sortability in current recycling infrastructures possible Innovation unveiled ahead of K 2022: step-wise introduction of individual solutions like additives, PCR, and …
The German Packaging Awards, Europe’s biggest showcase for packaging achievements, has announced the 2022 competition winners. Nefab’s fiber- based packaging solution for Lithium-Ion batteries (LiB) was awarded in the sustainability category.
Cookie trays made from paper formed at the booth replace plastic Brands like Doboy, Elematic, Kliklok, Osgood, Sigpack and Woodman united as Syntegon Experts demonstrate continous improvements in packaging bakery products
Global manufacturer demonstrates circularity through plastics additives showcase
The service technician of the customer can wear our BEUMER Smart Glasses to have all important information displayed in the live image of the camera. BEUMER Group: Trends in the cement industry. BEUMER sales manager Kay Wieczorek is sure: “In the coming years, there will be a lot of changes in the cement industry. COVID-19 makes …
With a wood-based reel wrapping paper entirely made of wood, Walki is helping the publishing industry to minimise its carbon footprint.
Uncertainty among companies due to high infection numbers proved too great
Laser marking produces clean, readable, permanent marking Enables product and warning labeling without paper, ink or glue Reduces risk of contamination of packaged pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals
MILAN – December 10, 2020 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced that Avient ColorWorks™ has launched ColorForward™ 2022. This 16th edition of the annual color forecasting guide for the plastics industry marks its debut within Avient, which was formed this year from legacy businesses PolyOne and …
Quality is one of the biggest differentiators in the packaging industry. Other factors matter too of course – cost efficiency, sustainability, lead times – but ultimately if packaging fails the quality test, it can jeopardize a whole run, and a customer relationship with it. In some sectors – pharmaceuticals for example – packaging faults can …
Primary packaging for solid and liquid drugs – as well as many other products – benefits from the latest addition to the THERMOLAST® M series. (Image: © 2020 KRAIBURG TPE) KRAIBURG TPE presents a new materials solution for pharmaceutical packaging