Colines and No.El. summarized their participation in Interpack 2026. The companies indicate that efficiency, sustainability, coreless stretch film and solutions reducing material waste are becoming key topics for the packaging market.
During an open house at Smurfit Westrock’s plant in Ibi (Alicante), a new generation of Reifenhäuser EVO Ultra die heads for barrier blown film was presented. The live demonstration reported an output of over 1,000 kg/h at 70 µm thickness and profile accuracy better than ±3% (2σ).
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, the Reifenhäuser Group will present new generations of blown and flat film lines and solutions for monomaterial packaging. Highlights include higher output, advanced automation and Kdesign blown film cooling technologies.
Coveris is allocating more than EUR 1.8 million to develop its two sites in Poland. The investments include new printing equipment, a bag-making line and film laser perforation technology.
NO.EL. and Colines have presented Safe Track, a patented solution that improves the detectability of tampering on pallets secured with stretch film. The technology has been tested in offline configurations and is being evaluated for in-line integration on Colines extrusion lines.
At Interpack 2026, Innovia Films will present a new generation of mono-material BOPP polypropylene films, developed to meet PPWR requirements and to enable recyclable packaging design.
Eurocast is implementing an R&D project to develop multilayer polypropylene film Castfol RPP with up to 60% recycled PP content for food contact, combined with the deployment of digital solutions in line with the Industry 4.0 concept.
Hosokawa Alpine introduces a newly developed granulate intake unit for extruders, integrating slide valves and a metal separator. The solution simplifies operation, reduces dust contamination and supports consistent film quality.
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Brückner Maschinenbau will present its latest biaxial film stretching lines, covering solutions for packaging films, battery separators, capacitor films and specialty high-temperature plastics.
Lindner and Procter & Gamble unveiled Flexloop, a solvent-based extraction step for mechanical recycling, at K 2025. The modular unit targets removal of NIAS, odours, adhesives and inks to enable higher-quality PCR, including film grades for sensitive packaging.
TotalEnergies and Windmöller & Hölscher developed a recyclable PE/PA pouch for oil and lubricants with 35% mechanically recycled polyethylene. The 170 μm film, produced on Aquarex water-quenching technology, cuts material use by 83% versus a typical 1-liter HDPE container and will debut at K 2025.
Polyvantis will make its first appearance at K 2025, presenting a booth constructed largely from its own film and sheet materials. The exhibit brings together the Plexiglas and Lexan portfolios under one multi-material offering.
