Forecast of PP price increase in Poland at the end of August 2025
The issues faced by European polypropylene producers may lead to a slight increase in prices in Poland in the last week of August - early September.
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Haitian International increases first-half revenue by 12.5%
Haitian International reported first-half 2025 revenue of RMB 9.02 billion, up 12.5% year on year, with sales volume rising 8.8% to 29,438 injection molding machines. Overseas revenue increased 34.7% to RMB 3.82 billion.
PET preforms gain ground in Iraq's packaging industry
Iraq’s packaging sector is adopting PET preforms as manufacturers seek lightweight, cost-efficient and recyclable containers. Growing local production, rising consumption and sustainability expectations are accelerating demand across beverages, food, pharmaceuticals and household products.
Toyo Ink Europe launches Steraflex GIO low migration inks
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.
thyssenkrupp Uhde to deliver two PET plants for Köksan in Türkiye and Iraq
thyssenkrupp Uhde’s subsidiary Uhde Inventa-Fischer has signed a Letter of Intent with Köksan for the delivery of two PET production plants in Türkiye and Iraq, utilizing the Melt-To-Resin process to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
Amaplast raises concerns over EU-USA tariff agreement impact
Amaplast, the Italian association for plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers, voices serious concerns about the new EU-USA tariff agreement, warning of significant challenges for European industry and exports.
Henkel presents adhesive solutions at Fachpack 2025
From September 23 to 25, Fachpack will once again bring the packaging industry together in Nuremberg under the guiding theme "Transition in Packaging."
Klöckner Pentaplast wins prestigious German Packaging Award
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a global leader in rigid and flexible packaging and speciality film solutions, has been awarded a German Packaging Award in the New Material category for kp 100% Tray2Tray.
Transforming a vision into reality - Krones at drinktec 2025
Resources are becoming increasingly scarce, the markets ever more agile and processes ever more complex. In this dynamic world, holistically conceived systems that provide a smart combination of technology, data and artificial intelligence are needed more than ever in order to upgrade efficiency levels, respond to changes with the requisite flexibility and save valuable resources.
Plastics Recycling Show Asia announces Shanghai location for 2026
In response to exhibitor and visitor feedback - and to further expand the event’s regional reach - the organisers of PRS Asia are delighted to announce that the 2026 edition will take place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre, Shanghai, China from 3–5 November 2026.
Labelexpo appoints industry visionaries as ambassadors
Renowned label and package printing leaders have joined Labelexpo as ambassadors in a unique affiliation with the global brand. The partnership is set to benefit the industry with targeted expertise and insights on folding carton, flexible packaging, materials, sustainability, and automation and AI.
Davis-Standard’s Global Brands to Showcase Collaboration at K 2025
For the first time ever, all Davis-Standard Corporation brands will exhibit under one umbrella at one booth during the upcoming K Show, Hall 16, Booth B19, October 8-15, in Düsseldorf, Germany.
