All Converting and Filling articles – Page 2
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ArticleCoca-Cola collaboration represents ‘significant milestone’ for commercial viability of plant-based plastic
The collaboration announced today between The Coca-Cola Company, Changchun Meihe Science & Technology, and UPM seeks to scale up and increase the efficiency of a technology that converts second-generation biomass into plant-based bMEG.
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ArticleLANXESS and BP collaborate on ‘sustainable’ raw materials for plastics production
Speciality chemicals company LANXESS and energy company BP have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at increasing the use of sustainable raw materials in high-tech plastics production.
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ArticleSmurfit Kappa unveils ‘sustainable’ expansion to bag-in-box range
Smurfit Kappa is set to release Vitop Renew, a new version of its bag-in-box Vitop tap solution, which it says is made from bio-based PP resins using chemical recycling, and composed of 53% recycled and renewable content.
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ArticleSolvay announces new innovation for recycling PVDC
Solvay has conducted a proof of concept apparently demonstrating that polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC), which is used in food, beverage and healthcare multilayer packaging, has the potential to be recycled.
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ArticleNew series of PE grades from ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil has developed a new series of Exceed XP performance polyethylene (PE) grades, which it says will deliver “never seen before” levels of performance for stretch hood, primary packaging, collation shrink, and greenhouse films.
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ArticleGrass paper producer secures investment from Ranpak
Ranpak has invested in Creapaper GmbH, suppliers of grasspaper and grasspaper products, as both companies seek to expand the availability of “sustainable” paper-based packaging across European markets.
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ArticleExpansion to global capabilities for circular plastics from Dow
Dow says its advancements in the USA and Europe will enable it to produce circular polymers from material previously considered unrecyclable, adding that it is currently seeking third-party certification for product assurance for its customers.
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ArticlePolystyvert and COEXPAN collaborate on dissolution rPS technology
Polystyvert has collaborated with COEXPAN to validate the use of its dissolution rPS for Form Fill Seal (FFS) yogurt packaging applications, with the next step being post-consumer waste trials.
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ArticleTeysha Technologies partnership set to tackle microplastics in additives
Biopolymer specialist Teysha Technologies has partnered with an undisclosed additives manufacturer to begin joint testing and optimisation on a range of its materials, with a focus on developing alternatives to petroleum-based microplastics.
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ArticleAluminium foil replacement developed for flexible packaging applications
Flex Films, the film manufacturing arm of flexible packaging group UFlex, unveils its new patented BOPET high barrier film, F-UHB-M, which it says is designed to replace aluminium foil in flexible packaging applications.
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ArticleSyntegon presents "next generation" filling machine
The portfolio of cup filling and sealing machines from Syntegon subsidiaries Ampack GmbH, Germany, and Osgood Industries, LLC, USA has been extended with the new LFS filling machine for the dairy and food industry.
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ArticleULMA expands FLOW-VAC range with new FV 55 SD
ULMA Packaging is expanding its FLOW-VAC machinery portfolio with the launch of its brand-new FV 55 SD flow pack wrapping machine.
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ArticleNew stretch blow molding machine unveiled by PET Technologies
PET Technologies recently brought to the market a new flexible PET stretch blow molding machine – APF-Max.
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ArticlePulPac takes major step towards global scaling of dry moulded fibre solution
PulPac, the inventor of a process that allows the moulding of cellulose into hard, durable packs, has revealed its first-ever standardized production line – the PulPac Production Unit 300 ton (PU300).
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ArticleNew capsule filling machine unveiled by Syntegon
With the new GKF 60, Syntegon Technology hopes to set new standards in lab-scale capsule filling.
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ArticleConverters seek annulment of EU marking specifications for single-use beverage cups
Paccor and six other plastic packaging manufacturers, united via their national trade associations, have brought an action for annulment before the EU General Court under Article 263 TFEU against the new marking specifications for single-use packs.
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ArticleThe NTP80: a new tray packer from Norden
Norden, a supplier of high-performance tube filling systems, has revealed a new tray packing machine.
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ArticleAirnov reveals bottle solution for oxygen-sensitive products
Airnov Healthcare Packaging is introducing a new barrier bottle, OXYNOV, for oxygen-sensitive pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and probiotic products.
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ArticleSitma introduces new end-of-line solution
Sitma has introduced a new end-of-line solution, Fast Pack, which has been designed to help e-commerce businesses package a wide range of goods: from industries like cosmetics and personal care to clothing, electronics, books, music, and media.
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ArticleFinalist interviews: Slimbox box printer from Fit Things
Our next Sustainability Awards finalist interview is with Belgium-based Fit Things with their Slimbox box printer, nominated in the Machinery category. CEO Filip Roose tells us a little more about the innovation.