At the FINAT European Label Forum 2025, label industry experts discussed how artificial intelligence, the convergence of narrow- and wide-web technologies, and expansion into flexible packaging are shaping new business models for label printers.
Südpack has improved its EcoVadis rating to 85 out of 100 points, placing the film manufacturer among the top 5% of companies worldwide and earning a Gold distinction. The score reflects the company’s progress in environmental, social and ethical management as well as in sustainable procurement.
Avient launches the Nymax REC 6000 High Impact series, comprising 22 grades of impact-modified recycled nylon compounds with 42–93% post-industrial recycled content and up to 83% carbon footprint reduction compared to prime-based materials.
Innovia Films has extended ISCC Plus certification to its production facility in Zacapú, Mexico, strengthening its capability to supply certified renewable and circular BOPP films from the Encore portfolio.
Syensqo reviews its two-year collaboration with Climate Impulse on the zero-emission, non-stop, round-the-world flight powered by green hydrogen, confirming the use of Aquivion polymer in the aircraft's fuel cell.
EREMA and Lindner Washtech have established the joint sales and service company EREMA India in order to meet the growing demand for integrated mechanical recycling solutions in India's rapidly developing plastics processing sector.
The new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) fundamentally changes the requirements for labels: from design for recycling, through label content and functions, to cooperation models along the value chain.
Chinaplas 2026 under the shadow of China's 15th Five‑Year Plan
At interpack 2026, more than 1,000 exhibitors of packaging materials and packaging aids will present their portfolios across seven halls. A special focus will be on the “Innovative Materials” hot topic, covering new solutions in functionality, resource efficiency and recyclability.
Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 conference programme published
Recykl Group focuses on finalizing the acquisition of German company HRV, integrating it with Lithuanian APG and increasing Smapol additive production capacity, while announcing an update of its development strategy.
AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, is implementing the POLY-ML project, where machine learning techniques are used to predict material properties based on composition and processing conditions, shortening development time and reducing waste.
