GCR Plastic Solutions and RIGK have carried out advanced recycling trials of post-consumer industrial packaging from the PAMIRA and GVÖ systems, aimed at meeting future PPWR requirements for material quality, traceability and safety.
Gabriel-Chemie Ibérica reviews its first ten years of operations, focusing on the development of its production site, the strengthening of customer relations and integration within the international network of the Gabriel-Chemie Group.
At interpack 2026, Sidel will present complete production lines and new robotic solutions for beverages, food, home care and personal care, focused on increasing efficiency and flexibility while reducing downtime.
Lightweight, recyclable packaging is gaining importance in the wine segment. The example of the Nordic market and PET bottles with high recycled content shows that such solutions can facilitate access to new consumer groups and reduce the carbon footprint.
At interpack in Düsseldorf, the KHS Group will present integrated solutions from packaging to complete lines, including the Innopack Kisters Advanced machine with the new resource-saving BottleClip cardboard handle and the innovative PET bottles KHS Supreme and KHS Premium Lite.
The Kistler Group maintained a stable sales level of CHF 424 million in 2025 despite unfavorable exchange rates and an automotive slowdown, while preparing the construction of an automated sensor plant in Winterthur and strengthening its presence in Asia.
Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf will showcase a wide range of packaging solutions for the non-food sector, with a strong focus on plastic reduction, materials engineering, automation and recycling. Manufacturers will present both new packaging concepts and machinery technologies.
Asahi Kasei Advance will exhibit for the first time at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt, presenting a portfolio of high-performance nonwovens, flame-retardant fabrics and advanced textile solutions for various industries.
The Spotlight Forum at interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf will feature around 75 presentations and debates on regulation, resource efficiency, automation, artificial intelligence and securing skilled labour. Under the motto “7 days, 7 topics”, experts from industry, politics, associations and institutions will shape the programme.
Polyplastics, Colgate-Palmolive and PTI have developed a new ISBM technology for manufacturing HDPE bottles, enabling significant weight reduction and shorter production cycles while maintaining hot-fill capability.
The European Commission has adopted a delegated act exempting pallet wrapping films and straps from the 100% reuse obligation in certain domestic and intra-group applications. However, EuPF notes that the lack of an exemption for cross-border transport leaves a key reuse target unresolved.
Husky's HyCAP SecuRE+ technology enables the use of PET caps for PET bottles, simplifying the material composition of beverage packaging and improving its recyclability, without the need to modify bottle design.
