All Flexibles articles – Page 6
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ArticleKalpana Systems receives €3.5 million investment for thin film technology
Kalpana Systems has secured a €3.5 million investment from SIG InnoVentures, Fairtree Elevant Ventures and the Energy Transition Fund Rotterdam, to enable the machinery manufacturer to bring its spatial Atomic Layer Deposition (sALD) technology to the market.
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ArticleInnovia launches low-density film for ice cream flow wrap packaging
Innovia Films, a BOPP films producer, has announced its new white ‘ultra-low density’ film specifically engineered for ice cream flow wrap packaging.
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ArticleReusable glass bottle and SaaS software among German Packaging Awards winners
Holzmanufaktur Liebich’s handmade wooden box for Jägermeister liqueur, sykell’s cloud-based SaaS software for returnable packaging, dotch’s reusable glass bottle for edible oils, and many more have been named as winners of the German Packaging Institute’s German Packaging Awards 2024.
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ArticleTIPA and Fresh-Lock team up on home compostable closures for pouches
TIPA, a producer of compostable packaging solutions, and Fresh-Lock closures, which creates reclosable flexible packaging technology, have joined forces to launch a new portfolio of home compostable closures for pouches.
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ArticleIndustry partners announce research project for safety of recycled food packaging film
Together with 11 industrial partners, Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is planning to investigate the safety of recycled PE and PP film for use in food contact applications through the new ‘Flex Forward’ research project.
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ArticleTrinseo unveils new adhesive for dry lamination of flexible packaging
Trinseo has announced the launch of LIGOS A 9200, an acrylic waterborne adhesive designed for the dry lamination of flexible packaging structures that come into contact with food. The company says LIGOS A 9200 is tailored for paper and polyolefins, polyvinylidene chloride-coated substrates, metalized film, polyamide, and ...
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ArticleVolpak and Lecta to validate paper-based packaging for existing lines
Horizontal form-fill-seal solutions provider Volpak and Lecta, a specialty papers manufacturer and distributor, have announced a collaborative project aiming to test and validate sustainable materials for packaging applications.
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ArticleCoveris targets waste reduction with new hot-to-go packs
Coveris has launched a new range of fibre-based hot-to-go packs, targeting growing demands for hot eats and hoping to reduce waste through its recyclable ‘heat in pack, eat in pack’ product.
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ArticleKiefel reveals new higher output machine for polymer cups and coffee capsules
Kiefel has launched its new tilting machine, SPEEDFORMER KTR 6.2 SPEED, for the mass production of polymer cups and coffee capsules, said to offer up to 50% higher output at the same footprint and quality compared to other machine manufacturers.
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ArticleMondi introduces recyclable PE-based mono-material range
Mondi has launched the latest addition to its portfolio of pre-made plastic bags: FlexiBag Reinforced, a range of recyclable, mono-PE-based packaging solutions with improved mechanical properties.
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ArticleSkin pack top webs from SEE target plastic reduction in food packaging
SEE is releasing three new skin packaging top webs with its sights set on improved performance, cost efficiency, and plastic reduction for food packaging.
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ArticleINEOS aims to reduce landfill waste with recyclable flexible films technology
INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe claims it has become the ‘first polymer producer in the world’ to successfully commission a new pilot line to co-develop recyclable flexible packaging films with customers.
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ArticleMespack and Fuji Seal contract provides spouted pouches and filling technology
Mespack and Fuji Seal intend to replace plastic bottles, reduce plastic consumption, and simultaneously boost efficiency by signing a collaboration agreement to develop an all-inclusive sales contract for filling pre-made spouted pouches.
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ArticleNon-recyclable paper covers removed from Saputo’s spreadable lineup
Saputo Dairy UK will remove non-recyclable cover papers from its Clover, Utterly Butterly, and Country Life Spreadable products in an effort to keep approximately 44 tonnes of unnecessary packaging out of landfill every year.
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ArticleMedical-grade films from Evertis pursue practical and environmental benefits
Evertis has launched its Evercare brand of medical-grade films with recycled, recyclable, and biobased contributions – a move expected to upgrade packaging performance, enhance sustainability, and comply with regulations in the healthcare industry.
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ArticleMondi adopts traceless’ plant-based coating to upscale it into paper industry
In a strategic partnership with Mondi, traceless hopes to scale its plant-based coating across the paper industry and combat the generation of unnecessary plastic packaging waste.
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ArticleExxonMobil and partners wrap foods in high-barrier, recyclable laminate
In a move intended to meet increasing demand for recyclable packaging, ExxonMobil has worked with Hosokawa Alpine, Henkel, Nordmeccanica Group, and Univel to produce a high-barrier, recyclable MDO-PE/PE laminate said to be suitable for a range of food products.
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ArticleMondi papers blend virgin and recycled fibres for functionality and recyclability
Two new containerboard paper grades from Mondi combine fresh and recycled fibres in a bid to balance environmental responsibility with strength, cost efficiency, and printability.
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ArticleConstantia Flexibles twist-wraps confectionary in repulpable, wax-free paper
Constantia Flexibles is targeting recyclability for confectionary packaging with EcoTwistPaper, a twist wrap paper solution free from wax or polymer elements.
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ArticleMcDonald’s franchisee adopts biobased barrier coating for fast food packs
Independent McDonald’s franchisee Arcos Dorados Holdings is applying J&J Green Paper’s ‘all-natural’ barrier coating to its paper food packaging in a bid to phase out plastics, PFAS chemicals, and consumer waste in the fast food sector.