https://www.plastech.biz/en/news/tag/in-mould-labelling-iml-27 · 27.07.2026

In-mould labelling (IML)
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The circular economy and packaging – Eurotec Move in action

The circular economy is influencing the design of transport packaging, with growing importance of reusable solutions and those made from recyclate. Eurotec Move is a container developed to meet requirements for automation, identification and a long service life.

2026-04-27 transport packaging

Amcor thermoformed packaging for ready meals and dairy

Amcor is expanding its portfolio of thermoformed packaging for the ready-meal and dairy sectors, responding to growing demand for solutions that extend product shelf life, enable recycling and support brand image.

2026-02-20 packagings

Arburg presents new Allrounder Trend and partners at K 2025

At K 2025, Arburg introduced the electric Allrounder Trend for standard injection moulding and presented multiple high-end applications developed with partners. The stand also featured the arburgGREENworld pavilion focusing on circular economy topics.

2025-10-16 injection moulding press/machines

Haitian to showcase modular automation at K 2025

Haitian International and Haitian Smart Solutions will present open integration, an in-house IML system, Hilectro robots, peripherals and the Go Factory Cloud MES at K 2025, illustrating a modular path to flexible, digitalized injection molding.

2025-10-06 injection moulding press/machines

ENGEL shows all-electric PET thin-wall cell, 30% rPET at K 2025

At K 2025, ENGEL will run an all-electric e-motion 420 stack-mould cell to produce thin-wall PET yoghurt cups with 30% bottle-grade rPET. The in-mould labelled parts demonstrate food-contact rPET processing at production scale using injection-compression and digital assistance.

2025-10-01 polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

Toyo to debut all-electric Si-7 series at K 2025

Toyo will mark its centenary at K 2025 with the launch of the all-electric Si-7 injection moulding platform. Live moulding trials will cover packaging and medical applications, with Deckerform supporting the presentation at Hall 13, Stand B11.

2025-09-29 injection moulding press/machines

Campetella at a New Level for K-Show 2025

Campetella Robotic Center will present modular automation, a new medical unit, an AI-enabled HMI platform and automatic winders at K 2025, alongside applications for food packaging, nicotine pouch containers and post‑molding decoration.

2025-09-22 fairs

Allrounder 720 A: Efficient injection compressing moulding of IML thin-wall cups

At K 2025, Arburg will run an electric Allrounder 720 A on Stand 13A13 to demonstrate injection compressing moulding with in-mould labelling for thin-wall PP cups. The setup targets lower material use and energy consumption, along with reduced clamping force.

2025-09-18 injection moulding

Netstal to run Elios 5500 PAC thin-wall IML pails at K 2025

At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Netstal will demonstrate a high-performance cell for 1-liter in-mold labeled pails on the Elios 5500 PAC injection molding machine. The exhibit combines thin-wall molding, fast cycles and energy-efficient operation for packaging applications.

2025-09-12 injection moulding press/machines

Material innovation in labels ahead of Labelexpo 2025

Corey Reardon outlines how the label sector is advancing material innovation as sustainability and circularity criteria tighten and supply chains adapt. Labelexpo 2025 in Barcelona is expected to highlight eco‑focused substrates and smart, data‑enabled features.

2025-08-22 fairs

Arburg Technology Days 2025

Arburg Technology Days are just around the corner! Enjoy exciting glimpses of Arburg's product world, discover latest technologies and let innovations wow you.

2025-01-17 injection moulding