Packaging

  • 30 March 2021

    A Sorema "film-to-film" recycling plant to Polish Anna Recykling

    Polyethylene films are nowadays playing an increasingly essential role in protecting food and goods throughout the whole supply chain, enabling correct and safe delivery. However, once they become waste, they have to be recycled too. As a result, the share of recycled films is rising all over Europe and especially in countries like Poland, where...
  • 15 February 2021

    Accelerated growth for AMB through a new investment partnership

    The Italian leader in food packaging products and services AMB Spa, based in San Daniele del Friuli (Udine, Italy), has reached a definitive agreement for a majority controlling investment from an affiliate of Peak Rock Capital. This strategic partnership marks a new phase in AMB’s continuing mission to become...
  • 02 February 2021

    All Sacmi activities in rigid packaging gathered under a single business unit

    All of Sacmi closure, preform, container, computer vision system and post-processing operations to come under the “roof” of the newly formed business unit. This operation is part of a wider Sacmi strategy of developing technologies and solutions for every stage of the production process, with applications ranging from every stage of...
  • 13 January 2021

    BOPA and CPA films by the Italian DFS pass from Domo to Jindal

    Jindal Films, an international provider of innovative and sustainable films for flexible packaging industry, has signed an agreement for the acquisition of 100 percent of the shares in Italy-based nylon film specialist Domo Films Solutions from private owned group Domo Chemicals...
  • 13 January 2021

    Pandemic and remote commissioning: turning a challenge into an opportunity

    In recent times, a way to limit the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic has consisted of the adoption of behaviours such as social distancing. However, the compliance with these rules, as well as with others indicated by the competent authorities in order to overcome the current health crisis, has not prevented many companies from...
  • 09 December 2020

    Joint development of a new casing for meat products from post-consumer plastics

    Driven by a shared vision of sustainability and strong collaboration, DSM, Sabic, Cepsa, Fibrant, and Viscofan have together created a multi-barrier casing for meat products made via advanced recycling of post-consumer plastics. The transition towards recycled-based multi-layer films enables the packaging industry to adopt a more sustainable…
  • 04 December 2020

    Interpack and Drupa cancelled, appointment in 2023 and 2024

    In agreement with its partners in associations and the industry, and with the trade fair advisory committee, Messe Düsseldorf has decided to cancel both Interpack and Components 2021, scheduled to take place from 25 February to 3 March, due to the restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic...
  • 14 October 2020

    Colines first ALLrollEX Nanolayer started up in Africa

    The manufacturer and distributor of packaging in South Africa Transpaco Specialised Films started its brand-new ALLrollEX 1500 57-Nanolayer cast line for stretch film production in their Johannesburg plant. The first Nanolayer line running in the continent sets a new benchmark for all of Africa. Colines can...
  • 07 October 2020

    Even more power: the new GX 1300 from KraussMaffei

    With the new large GX - clamping force of 13,000 kN - KraussMaffei intends to achieve an even better foothold in the growth market of logistics and packaging. Decisive benefit of the new size: applications such as buckets or crates can be implemented in a double cavity on one machine, for example. The compact design of the 2-platen technology also…
  • 16 September 2020

    New project acquisition for Amut Group recycling technology in the Far East

    AMUT has been awarded a new tender project by a joint venture between two world leader groups, specializing in raw materials production and rigid packaging solutions, engaged in the circular economy, in the Far East and worldwide. The Italian group will contribute as a turnkey supplier to the most important project for sorting and recycling...