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Rotzinger announces filling and capping platform for over-the-counter products
Rotzinger PharmaPack has launched a new filling and capping platform for over-the-counter (OTC) products such as non-aseptic pharmaceuticals as well as solid and liquid products from the cosmetics, personal care, and nutraceutical industries.
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ProAmpac launches polyolefin-based platform for chunk cheese applications
ProAmpac has announced the commercial launch of its ProActive Recycle-Ready polyolefin-based platform, developed for high-speed chunk cheese applications and said to offer ‘exceptional’ performance without compromising shelf life.
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Glide-Line releases Roller Chain Conveyors for industrial environments
Conveyor manufacturer Glide-Line has launched its Roller Chain Conveyors for transporting large, heavy products in demanding industrial environments, said to accumulate loads up to 700 kg while maintaining the same speed, flexibility, and modularity customers expect.
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Henkel introduces phthalate-free compounds for metal packaging sealing
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has introduced a new generation of its Darex COV sealants, free from phthalate-based plasticizers and said to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint.
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Baumer HHS introduces Xmelt fusion range for hot melt applications
Baumer HHS has introduced Xmelt fusion, its latest range of melters designed for hot melt applications, seeking to enable customers to optimize their processes in the packaging industry.
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(Hypothetical) apocalyptic (eschatological) trends in European AI sustainable packaging design: the next 20 years
Prof. Christo Kaftandjiev, university professor and Ph.D. of packaging design, AI and digital marketing communications and marketing semiotics, outlines his expectations for sustainable European AI packaging design over the next 20 years.
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ROCOL launches silicone spray for industrial applications
Industrial lubricants manufacturer ROCOL has announced the global launch of its Ultimate Silicone Spray, a multi-purpose mould release and lubricant spray designed to enhance safety and productivity in demanding industrial environments.
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Origin Materials and Royal Hordijk mass-produce PET bottle caps for recycling
Origin Materials and Royal Hordijk Packaging have teamed up to mass-produce PET bottle caps, aiming to streamline recycling and promote circularity.
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Fortress Technology targets food safety with automated label inspection solution
Fortress Technology has announced plans to debut its Vyper Vision automated top and bottom label inspection solution at PPMA 2025, aiming to ensure compliance with retailer food safety and labelling requirements.
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Sustainability Awards 2025 Finalist Interview: CMC’s 3D vertical bagger and auto-packer
As part of our Finalist Interview series ahead of the Sustainability Awards, we spoke to CMC about its Super Vertical machine, said to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 30% and nominated in the Commercialized Machinery category.
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Sidel helps PepsiCo’s Mexican bottler launch returnable PET and glass lines
PepsiCo’s exclusive bottler in Mexico, Grupo GEPP, has installed expanded bottling lines for returnable PET and glass, partnering with Sidel to pursue a 10% increase in returnable packaging solutions by 2030.
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ABB seeks improved efficiency with new generation of robots
ABB Robotics has announced the new generation of its IRB 1200 robots for applications including handling, assembly and dispensing, said to improve productivity and efficiency for a wide range of applications.
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Paxiom targets improved throughout with pre-roll inspection system
Canapa Solutions by Paxiom has announced its Vision360 automated inspection system specifically for pre-rolls, said to reduce manual labour and improve throughput.
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Nobelus reveals wet film range for flexible packaging
Finishing solutions supplier Nobelus has released a line of premium wet films for flexible packaging with no adhesive layer, said to be compatible with solventless and solvent-based adhesives applied on flexographic presses or wet laminating systems.
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Ruizhi Machinery targets productivity and efficiency with bread paper bag machine
Ruizhi Machinery has unveiled its bread paper bag machine, said to achieve cutting speeds of up to 130 bags per minute and aiming to meet the production requirements of small to medium-sized bakeries and bread suppliers.
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JBT Marel announces Efficient Agitation retort for packaging preservation solutions
JBT Marel has launched its patented Efficient Agitation (EA) Retort, designed to optimize static processing and agitation and provide flexible preservation solutions across various packaging formats.
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New machine targets automated, streamlined flat-handle paper bag production
Ruizhi Machinery’s end-to-end machine automatically loads paper rolls and produces flat-handled paper bags in a continuous process, aiming to optimize production efficiency while minimizing manual labour.
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Antares Vision Group launches AI-driven visual inspection platform
Antares Vision Group has collaborated with Oròbix to create AI-GO, an artificial intelligence-driven visual inspection platform developed to meet growing needs for faster, more accurate and adaptable inspection processes.
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Sojo’s mobile packaging lines and track-and-trace platform receive funding
Sojo Industries has received $40 million in funding from S2G Investments to help deploy its mobile packaging lines, improve its track-and-trace platform, and automate its combination of robotic hardware and blockchain-based software.
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Proseal introduces automatic tray sealer for medium-sized production facilities
JBT Marel company Proseal has unveiled its new sealing optimization solution, the XTP Automatic Tray Sealer, designed for medium-sized production facilities.