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Trelleborg presents FoodPro sealing materials at drinktec 2025

Trelleborg presents FoodPro sealing materials at drinktec 2025

Trelleborg will exhibit its FoodPro range of globally compliant sealing materials for food and beverage processing equipment at drinktec 2025, hall B5, booth 552. The portfolio covers EPDM, NBR, FKM, PTFE and PEEK solutions and includes new FoodPro EPDM grades.

Henkel debuts phthalate-free PVC sealants for metal packaging

Henkel debuts phthalate-free PVC sealants for metal packaging

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has introduced the phthalate-free Darex COV sealant range for metal pails and drums, replacing existing formulations to meet tightening regulations. The flagship Darex COV 73 enables lower curing temperatures and avoids CMR-classified ingredients.

Golden Compound introduces pastel Bio-PBS masterbatches

Golden Compound introduces pastel Bio-PBS masterbatches

Golden Compound has introduced certified pastel masterbatches for biodegradable injection moulding materials. Based on Bio-PBS, they are Ok compost home certified, food approved and dosed up to 2%. Combined with GC green 71 MI T30 they enable up to 30% shorter cycles than PP and dishwasher-safe parts.

Konica Minolta Sensing at K 2025: Color Measurement in Plastics

Konica Minolta Sensing at K 2025: Color Measurement in Plastics

Konica Minolta Sensing Europe announces its participation in K 2025, presenting color and appearance measurement solutions for plastics processing and recycling. At its stand in Hall 11 (F68), the company will showcase spectrophotometers and software for color formulation and quality control.

KraussMaffei debuts redesigned all-electric PX at K 2025

KraussMaffei debuts redesigned all-electric PX at K 2025

KraussMaffei has overhauled its all-electric PX injection molding series, citing a 20 percent smaller footprint and around 20 percent lower energy use. The range spans 800 to 2,000 kN and introduces the web-based MC7 control, updated drive and temperature control options, and a new hot runner controller.

Exolon Group to showcase sheet innovations at K 2025

Exolon Group to showcase sheet innovations at K 2025

Exolon Group will present new generations of solid and multiwall thermoplastic sheets for automotive, building and construction, industrial and food applications at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, with a focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Coveris launches monomaterial packaging for tortillas

Coveris launches monomaterial packaging for tortillas

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.

New Henkel hot melt adhesive for PET labels supports recycling

New Henkel hot melt adhesive for PET labels supports recycling

Henkel has launched the Technomelt EM 335 RE hot melt adhesive for labeling PET bottles. The alkali-dispersible adhesive is up to 98% removable, operates at 110–140°C, and is Petcycle-approved, helping achieve cleaner PET flakes and meet PPWR recycled-content requirements.

Sidel to present end-of-line solutions at FachPack 2025

Sidel to present end-of-line solutions at FachPack 2025

Sidel announces it will present packaging and palletizing solutions for the food, home care and personal care segment at the FachPack 2025 trade fair in Nuremberg. At booth C5107 in hall 7, the company will show, including, RoboAccess_Pal S, CoboAccess_Pal, and integrated end-of-line solutions.

Oerlikon Textile opens crimper repair workshop in Charlotte

Oerlikon Textile opens crimper repair workshop in Charlotte

Oerlikon Textile Inc. has launched a crimper repair service at its Charlotte site, the company’s first location worldwide to offer this capability. The workshop focuses on Fleissner and Neumag crimpers, providing complete overhauls with testing and warranty.