An analysis of extended producer responsibility systems across the 27 EU countries shows that the level of fees does not determine recycling performance. System design, eco-modulation, transparency and infrastructure are the key factors.
At Interplast 2026 in Brazil, Arburg will present the Allrounder Trend electric injection moulding machine to the local market for the first time. At stand B15, the Allrounder 1800 e Trend will produce 48 PP screw caps live.
The seventh edition of PCI Days, held at EXPO XXI Warsaw, confirmed the growing importance of the event for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and dietary supplements industries. This year's programme was expanded, among other things, with a new conference zone dedicated to dietary supplements.
Studies cited in the material indicate that touch and the material properties of packaging affect the perceived quality, credibility and attractiveness of a product. In this context, carton is gaining importance not only for environmental reasons, but also for sensory and brand perception factors.
On 17 September 2026, PET Pack CEE Forum 2026 will take place in Budapest, focusing on regulation, compliance and competitiveness across the PET packaging value chain in Central and Eastern Europe.
Coveris won Gold at the FIA UK Awards 2026 in the surface print on medium web film category. The award went to Tesco Finest Rosemary & Sea Salt Focaccia packaging, printed at the company’s Burnley site.
At European Label Forum 2026 in Seville, representatives of the European label industry discussed the market situation, the impact of regulation, digitalisation and the role of AI. Competitiveness, sustainability and changing customer expectations were at the centre of the debate.
Hubergroup Print Solutions is introducing low-tack versions of its NewV UV offset ink series. The new variants are intended to improve process stability with fluctuating substrate quality and high printing speeds.
GroupMosca and Siat Group have signed a strategic agreement to develop a joint offering of integrated packaging systems. The cooperation covers key global markets and is intended to combine both companies' technologies into coherent packaging lines.
Tosca believes reusable packaging is becoming an important part of European supply chain infrastructure. The company points to cost pressure, labour shortages and tightening packaging and packaging waste regulations.
Czech packaging manufacturer Unipack replaced an older extruder with a Gneuss OMNI extrusion system for polyester strapping production. The upgrade delivered higher output, greater process stability, and lower energy consumption and scrap rates.
Avient Corporation will present polymer colorants, additives and specialty material solutions at InterPlas Thailand 2026. The company will showcase products for automotive, healthcare, flexible packaging and bottle-to-bottle recycling applications.
