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APR Recycling Leadership Award Winners Announced to Honor Excellence in Plastics Recyclability

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March 24, 2025, Innovators celebrated at the 2025 Plastics Recycling Conference Innovators celebrated at the 2025 Plastics Recycling Conference The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) has announced the winners ...

KM Packaging Launches High Barrier Paper Film: K-Nature Paper HBe

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March 17, 2025, ... makes it an ideal alternative for many products that currently use flexible plastic packaging. Andrzej Kukula, Technical and New Product Development Manager, KM Packaging, celebrates the new barrier ...

Nextek and Coveris Join Forces to Revolutionize Mechanical Recycling for Food-grade Plastic Film

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March 17, 2025, ... Solutions for Flexibles' award from the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW). The  award was granted in recognition of Nextek's innovative COtooCLEAN technology, which uses a unique waterless cleaning and ...

Collaboration with OEMs Advances Mono-material Packaging Solutions

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March 15, 2025, ... suppliers and converters, PMMI and AMERIPEN found that many companies are planning shifts from rigid plastics and metals to mono-material flexible plastic packaging over the next decade. One key innovation ...

Enhancing Sustainability in Flexible Packaging through Latex Binders

(Coating/Laminating)

March 08, 2025, ... such as metal or rigid plastics. Flexible packaging can also be designed with functional attributes that make it extremely convenient for consumers and retailers. Flexible packaging also creates an ideal ...

Signode to Showcase New Advancements and Integrated Packaging Systems at ProMat 2025

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February 18, 2025, ... plastic strapping hand tool, SGP-5330 bundler, and Dylastic® Pro strap, and ProMat attendees will have the opportunity to experience these new innovations in the booth. Signode specialists will be onsite ...

Challenges, Solutions and Future Paperboard Packaging Trends

(Coating/Laminating)

February 15, 2025, Thermoplastics such as polyethylene (LDPE and HDPE) and less commonly, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) By lan Benore, Quality and Product Development Manager, Greif Thermoplastics such as polyethylene ...

Next Generation Flexible Packaging Solutions from Mamata

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February 06, 2025, For over 33 years, Mamata has been a pioneer in the plastics and packaging industry, offering cutting-edge solutions for film extrusion, converting, and packaging. For over 33 years, Mamata has ...

Rottneros Packaging AB to launch NATURE™ sustainable packaging solutions at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025

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January 26, 2025, ... of advancing responsible alternatives to traditional packaging. The NATURE™ range represents Rottneros' dedication to reducing plastic usage and optimising food packaging performance, all while minimizing ...

Delivering Packaging Sustainability Through Pigment, Ink, Coating and Adhesive Technologies

(Coating/Laminating)

January 16, 2025, ... businesses and consumers. In Europe, the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD), a key part of the EU's overarching Circular Economy Strategy, places limits and strict regulations on single-use plastic ...

APR Recycling Leadership Awards to Honor Excellence in Plastics Recyclability

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January 08, 2025, Innovators to be celebrated at the 2025 Plastics Recycling Conference Innovators to be celebrated at the 2025 Plastics Recycling Conference Launched in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the ...

Capstone Partners Reports: Portfolio Realignment and Sustainability Remains Top of Mind for Packaging M&A

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November 25, 2024, ... deception” that dramatically overstated the efficacy of plastic recycling, according to a press release.1 The suit seeks “multiple billions of dollars” in civil damages from Exxon—a major producer of the ...

How to Prevent Fogging in Plastics?

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November 24, 2024, Have you ever wondered why the plastic cover on your food or your car's windshield fogs up on a humid day, making it difficult to see through? Have you ever wondered why the plastic cover on your food ...

APR Releases New and Improved PCR Certification Program The seal of approval for post-consumer recycled plastics

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November 20, 2024, The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) recently announced significant upgrades and improvements to the APR PCR Certification Program. The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) recently announced ...

Starlinger acquires Woven Packaging Division from Windmöller & Hölscher

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November 20, 2024, ... “W&H Machinery GmbH” which specialises in woven packaging. With this acquisition, Starlinger further strengthens its position as world-leading supplier of machinery for woven plastic packaging. The ...

Merging Innovation and Sustainability in Flexible Packaging

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November 03, 2024, ... has emerged as a cornerstone of innovation, revolutionizing the way products are stored, transported and presented to consumers. Leveraging materials such as plastic, film, paper and aluminum foil, flexible ...

Laser Cutting for Automating the Cutting Process in Labels & Packaging Applications

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October 27, 2024, ... Cutting Laser cutting uses a concentrated beam of light to cut or engrave materials. The laser's high intensity can cut through a variety of substances, including paper, cardboard, plastic and thin metals. ...

Signode Unveils New Transit Packaging Innovations and Integrated Automation Solutions at PACK EXPO International 2024

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October 23, 2024, ... systems that align with the evolving challenges facing today’s manufacturers.” New Innovative Products Highlights at PACK EXPO Signode will debut several new innovations in its portfolio of plastic ...

PPC Announces Winners of 2024 North American Paperboard Packaging Competition

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October 02, 2024, ... to plastic in the multi-pack beverage segment. While each design contributes powerfully to the circular economy, the Judges of PPC’s Competition have never seen one quite like Smurfit Westrock’s PETCollar™ ...

Siegwerk, Tripack and Multi-Plastics to Unveil APR Approved Shrink Sleeve at Label Expo Americas 2024

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August 30, 2024, Tripack, Siegwerk and Multi-Plastics debate collaborative recyclable solution for PET bottles at Label Expo Americas, September 10-12 in Chicago, IL. Tripack, Siegwerk and Multi-Plastics debate collaborative ...