BIO-ON Inaugurates in Italy, bioplastics production plant

Bologna, 20 June 2018 – Bio-on, operating in the high quality bioplastic sector and listed on the AIM segment of Borsa Italiana, today inaugurated its first owned plant designed to produce 100% natural and biodegradable special PHAs bioplastics for high added value niche markets such as the microbeads used in the cosmetics sector.

The intent is not to predict the packaging future but to enable it

drupa today announced the partners who will contribute to the touchpoint packaging 2020 steering committee. After a successful premiere at drupa 2016, touchpoint packaging will once again be the place to be for converters and brand owners involved within the packaging industry. The representatives cover the full spectrum of packaging: Agfa, BOBST, Danone, ESKO, Heidelberg, …

New Focus on high barrier

Innovia Films is refocusing its research and development efforts on high barrier materials thanks to substantial investment in new assets. They will allow the company to produce a range of new Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) products with optimum barrier performance. The first to market will be high barrier metallised films, followed by AlOx clear high …

The Swedish Rheumatism Association approves all Ecolean Packages

Lotta Håkansson, President, Swedish Rheumatism Association HELSINGBORG, SWEDEN 2018-05 The Swedish Rheumatism Association (SRA) has approved all of Ecolean’s packages as easy-to- open and easy-to-use for everyone. Ecolean’s complete range of lightweight packages for chilled and ambient distribution, including the use of straw and reclosing device SnapQuickTM have been tested and approved by the SRA.

PLASTICS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION announces 100% waste diversion goal at NPE 2018

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), producers of NPE2018: The Plastics Show, today announced a 100-percent waste diversion goal for this year’s NPE, which will welcome more than 65,000 plastics professionals to the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Fla. from May 7-11. The goal demonstrates the association’s commitment to sustainability and aims to exceed the …

Hispack 2018, cosmetic packaging makes its stand among the expansion strategies of the Marchesini Group

Barcelona (Spain) – A strong focus on the cosmetic packaging market, which has become one of the group’s strategic cornerstones. This is how Marchesini will appear at Hispack 2018, the packaging, process & logistics exhibition to be held in Barcelona from May 8th to 11th this year. Customers will be welcomed at the exhibition booth …

Dispenser is the natural choise

WorldPressOnline First Call – Probiotic specialist Yun Probiotherapy is using the Magic Star airless dispenser and Vario overcap from RPC Bramlage for its revolutionary range of unique treatments for personal care and common to more severe skin concerns.

Mo-Con Expandable Blown Film Die from 5 to 17 Layers ‘Flexibility Without Limits’

Figure 3: 325 mm (13”) 5-layer Mo-Con die on a conventional blown film line. Sankt Augustin, Germany—Kuhne Anlagenbau GmbH, a member company of the KUHNE Group, will showcase its latest technology and products including its Mo-Con modular concept blown film die at NPE2018: The Plastics Show—May 7-11, 2018 at the Orange County Convention Center in …

New pump provides large dose of convenience

A new airless pump from RPC Bramlage is offering numerous benefits including a large dose and ease of use. The XL5 has been designed for a variety of professional applications such as spa and hair care, but is equally suitable for larger family size or promotional packs for body care and other personal care products.

UPM RAFLATC introduces new high performing adhesive for chilled food labeling

UPM Raflatac has expanded its range of adhesives for food labeling with the launch of its RP48 AT (All-Temperature) acrylic adhesive for the European market. With good adhesion across a wide temperature range as well as good clarity, water resistance, and smooth convertibility, RP48 AT is an attractive alternative to hotmelt adhesives for labeling food …