PET Pack CEE Forum 2026 in Budapest this September
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.
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Coveris recognised for print excellence with Gold at FIA UK Awards 2026
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.
European Label Forum 2026 on changes in the label industry
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 expands its UV offset portfolio with low‑tack ink versions
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.
Mosca and Siat expand partnership in packaging
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 on the role of reusable packaging in Europe
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.
Unipack upgrades PET strapping line with Gneuss
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 to present its materials portfolio at InterPlas Thailand 2026
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.
Plast 2026 confirmed its position as a key industry event
The anniversary edition of Plast 2026 in Milan brought together more than 1,000 exhibitors from 45 countries and featured an extensive conference programme. The event reflected the sector’s current condition and the main directions in technology, recycling and digitalisation.
Carlsberg launches multipack developed with DS Smith
Carlsberg, in cooperation with DS Smith and KHS, is introducing a cardboard multipack for bottles with rounded edges to the Polish market. The solution is intended to improve brand visibility, reduce material use and lower the carbon footprint without significant changes to existing packaging lines.
Donaldson launches the iCue monitoring system
Donaldson is expanding the use of its iCue Connected Technology to filtration equipment for compressed air, industrial gases and hydraulic fluids. The system is intended to support equipment monitoring, service planning and longer operating life.
Amcor receives RecyClass certification for PCR packaging
Amcor has obtained RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification for selected flexible products manufactured at its UK sites. The move is significant in light of changes to the UK Plastic Packaging Tax that will take effect in April next year.
