Coveris has launched monomaterial, thermoformable film packaging for tortillas to replace PA/PP laminates. The MonoFlex Thermoform solution provides the required shelf life and is designed for recycling in a single stream.
Toyo Ink Europe has introduced Steraflex GIO, a low migration flexographic ink system formulated to comply with the German Ink Ordinance. The ink excludes intentionally added photoinitiator 379 and targets food and pharmaceutical packaging.
From September 15 to 19, 2025, the Wittmann Group will present itself at the Drinktec, the world’s leading trade fair for beverage and liquid food technology, with a high-speed machine from its EcoPower Xpress series
Japanese plastic products manufacturer Kyoraku uses BASF polyethersulfone’s original honey color as design feature in its unique Amberware design concept.
Modern packaging is more than just protection - it is a canvas for creative expression. With the modular Hydro-X Contact system, hubergroup Print Solutions introduces a new generation of water-based inks and overprint varnishes that unlock exceptional creative freedom.
The European Food Safety Authority EFSA confirms the compliance of the decontamination performance of the recoStar PET art recycling process in a positive “Scientific Opinion” based on the new regulation in force since 2022.
Soon after it was founded in 1952, the “K” established itself as the world's leading trade fair for the manufacture and processing of plastics and rubber. The extensive three-year cycle in which it has been held ever since ensures an enormously high density of information and innovation within the overall show of exhibits on display there.
RecyClass has released significant updates to its Design for Recycling Guidelines and Recyclability Evaluation Protocols, reflecting the latest scientific findings and ongoing collaboration across the plastic packaging value chain.
Packaging manufacturer Coveris has received major industry recognition for its leadership in sustainability, winning the prestigious Gold Award for Sustainable Packaging Business of the Year at the Environmental Packaging Awards, organised by Packaging News.
Reifenhäuser has three line technologies for barrier films: cast film, air-cooled blown film and water-cooled blown film. At K 2025, the extrusion specialist will be presenting its new developments, which offer higher performance and top quality at lower production costs.
RKW Horizon is the new generation of sustainable PE plastic films based on the latest MDO technology. Combined with RKW ProTec sealing films, they offer a recyclable, sustainable packaging solution for various packaging formats and industries.
K 2025 sees EREMA expand its digital solutions PredictOn:Drive with more detailed data analysis, and the new PredictOn:Plastification Unit tool, which records changes in the plasticising unit precisely, allowing their causes to be rectified in good time.