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KHS receives EcoVadis platinum, advances ESG reporting

KHS receives EcoVadis platinum, advances ESG reporting

KHS GmbH has received a platinum medal from EcoVadis with 86 out of 100 points, placing the company in the top 1% of more than 150,000 rated firms. The supplier also achieved a leader rating on the carbon scorecard and is aligning its voluntary reporting with CSRD requirements.

Pronomic to present ergonomic lifting systems at Fachpack 2025

Pronomic to present ergonomic lifting systems at Fachpack 2025

Pronomic will present modular ergonomic lifting and handling solutions for packaging and related industries at Fachpack 2025 in Nuremberg, 23–25 September. Live demonstrations at hall 7, stand 7-621, will include devices enabling one-person handling of loads up to 400 kg.

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.

Steinert shows AI sorting for complex plastics at K 2025

Steinert shows AI sorting for complex plastics at K 2025

At K 2025, Steinert will demonstrate sensor- and AI-based systems for sorting difficult plastic streams, including black packaging, thin films and contaminated food containers. The program also includes plant tours and technical talks in the VDMA forum.

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.

MOL Group reports lower Q2 profit, maintains 2025 outlook

MOL Group reports lower Q2 profit, maintains 2025 outlook

MOL Group posted USD 236 million profit before tax in Q2 2025, down 56% year on year amid a softer regional macro environment. High upstream output, strong downstream volumes and growth in consumer services partially offset the headwinds.