New recyclable oil and lubricant pouch containing 35% recycled plastic

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.

At K 2025, ENGEL showcases a high-performance production machine

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.

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PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 Opens with Largest Show Floor in Event History

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 presented its solutions for leading performance in label materials at Labelexpo Europe 2025

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.

Pre-Registration for swop 2025 is Now Open, 950+ Exhibitors to Gather in Shanghai for the Decade-Long Packaging Extravaganza

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.

drinktec 2025 – Only 60 Days Until the Opening

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.

Plástico Brasil 2025 confirms attractions focused on innovation and sustainability practices for the sector

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 …

Tetra Pak highlights cutting-edge innovations at PACK EXPO 2024

Empowers manufacturers with sustainable solutions for high-quality food and beverage production Denton, Texas (October 21, 2024) – Tetra Pak, a pioneer and world-leading food processing and packaging solutions company, will be showcasing its latest integrated innovations to help customers push boundaries at 2024 PACK EXPO in Chicago, Nov. 3-6, Booth N-6141, in the North Building, McCormick …

BOBST unveils innovations on the road to drupa 2024

Mex, Switzerland, 26th March 2024 – BOBST today announced its latest advancements across all industry segments – flexible packaging, labels, folding carton, corrugated board, and services – to help its customers to thrive in the current and future packaging environment. At drupa 2024, visitors to the stage area will have the opportunity to find out …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …