Packaging industry - news on Plastech

Advanced packaging cuts fresh green bean waste

StePac automated bulk packaging solutions cut food loss in the foodservice sector.

Ban on plastic packaging slows down innovation

In an interview in “Die Welt” the new EU Commissioner for Environment, Virginijus Sinkevicius, thinks aloud about a general ban on plastic packaging in Europe.

Tomra R1 can empty an entire bag of drink containers in seconds

Global reverse vending leader Tomra has unveiled the highly-anticipated Tomra R1, which lets recyclers in regions with container deposit schemes pour over 100 empty beverage containers into the machine in one go - rather than inserting them one by one.

Main topics at Fakuma 2020

Roughly 2000 exhibitors will be provided with a comprehensive overview of all plastics technologies at the 27th Fakuma in Friedrichshafen from the 13th through the 17th of October, 2020.

Sweet temptation

The confectionery and baked goods segment is an excellent example of the important impact packaging can have on consumer decisions at the point of sale (POS).

Indonesian brewery chose the complete Sidel can line

Leading Indonesian brewery, Bali Hai, trusts Sidel’s complete can line for greater capacity and preserved beer quality.

New cake pack has improved recyclability

Manufactured by Park Cakes, the 1,080ml plastic tubs from RPC Superfos have been sold by the leading food retailer M&S for more than a decade.

Packaging for all the senses

Marketing experts have long made use of insights from psychologists to draw conclusions about consumer purchasing habits. As the first point of contact between customer and product, packaging has a crucial part to play.

Sanner introduces bio-based plastic packaging Sanner BioBase

At Pharmapack 2020, Sanner GmbH, market leader for effervescent tablet packaging, will focus on sustainability. The company will present its new Sanner BioBase effervescent tablet packaging for the first time at booth B66.

Scanfill invests in a new production line

Packaging company Scanfill AB continues to invest. Now with the help of a brand new foil extruder, giving the company even more opportunities to produce efficient and recyclable material.

Logoplaste and Masterchem, a new partnership

Logoplaste Group has announced (November 22nd 2019) that it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Polish Masterchem. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2020.

Pharmaceutical packaging – high tech for our health

Chronic diseases are more widespread than ever before. In industrial nations and, increasingly, in developing countries as well, they are among the most common and economically relevant health problems.

interpack 2020: Exhibitor database online

interpack 2020 is fully booked, meaning that around 3,000 exhibitors from approximately 60 countries will present their solutions at the most significant event for the packaging and associated processing industries from 7 to 13 May 2020.

Dekron DecoType Select - flexibility for design and material

Personalised imprints or marketing campaigns linked to current sporting events – changing label motifs are very popular, since container decoration is an eye-catcher and influences consumers’ purchasing behaviour.

KHS China to build new plant and service center in Kunshan

KHS plans to build a new plant and service center in Kunshan, China. VIP guests from the local government and KHS Group attended the groundbreaking ceremony.