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Amcor to present packaging at Cosmetic Business Munich 2026

Amcor to present packaging at Cosmetic Business Munich 2026

Amcor will present packaging solutions for the beauty and personal care market at Cosmetic Business Munich 2026. The company will showcase, among other things, packs designed for recyclability, lightweighting, PCR content, and reuse and refill systems.

Mondi launches PP packaging with 35% PCR recycled content

Mondi launches PP packaging with 35% PCR recycled content

Mondi has launched re/loop FlowWrap, a mono-polypropylene FFS packaging solution for wet wipes containing 35% post-consumer recycled material. The solution is intended to support mechanical recycling and help companies prepare for future PPWR requirements.

Sidel to showcase smart manufacturing at ProPak Asia 2026

Sidel to showcase smart manufacturing at ProPak Asia 2026

At ProPak Asia 2026, Sidel will present technologies for production lines, digital solutions and systems for multi-format packaging. The showcase will include EvoBLOW Laser, Aseptic Predis X4 and the Synergy low-pressure blowing kit.

Atlas Copco expands the GHS VSD+ vacuum pump series

Atlas Copco expands the GHS VSD+ vacuum pump series

Atlas Copco introduces the GHS 402 - 902 VSD+ vacuum pump for applications including food packaging, vacuum cooling and plastics thermoforming. The new design is intended to provide high pumping speed, lower energy consumption and a smaller installation footprint.

Results of the Finat Label Competition 2026

Results of the Finat Label Competition 2026

Finat has announced the results of the 46th Label Competition 2026. A total of 204 labels from 43 companies in 24 countries were entered, and the awards were presented during the FINAT European Label Forum in Seville.

Moretto to showcase new solutions at Plast 2026

Moretto to showcase new solutions at Plast 2026

Moretto announces it will present new solutions in drying, gravimetric dosing, material traceability and recycling at Plast 2026 in Milan. The company highlights the importance of in-house research, vertical integration and AI-supported service.

HyCAP 4.0 - new tooling for beverage closures

HyCAP 4.0 - new tooling for beverage closures

Husky Technologies has introduced HyCAP 4.0 tooling for the injection molding of beverage closures. The solution is intended to support the production of lightweight, regulation-compliant closures while maintaining high productivity, mold durability and lower operating costs.

Interplas UK 2026 with over 500 exhibitors in Birmingham

Interplas UK 2026 with over 500 exhibitors in Birmingham

Interplas UK 2026 will take place on 2–4 June at the NEC Birmingham. The event will bring together more than 500 exhibitors, with a programme covering, among other topics, solutions for the circular economy, automation and AI applications in plastics processing.

KHS expands its barrier technology center in Hamburg

KHS expands its barrier technology center in Hamburg

KHS will invest more than EUR 11 million in a new hall for its barrier technology product center in Hamburg. The facility, covering around 4,300 m2, is scheduled to start operations in spring 2027 and will bring together all Plasmax technology departments under one roof.

Coveris showcases recycle-ready cheese packaging

Coveris showcases recycle-ready cheese packaging

At the International Cheese & Dairy Awards and EXPO, Coveris is presenting a portfolio of cheese packaging designed for recycling. The solutions, based on monomaterial and polyolefin structures, are intended to support producers in adapting to new regulatory requirements.

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