Coveris invests in production capacity in Poland
Coveris is allocating more than EUR 1.8 million to develop its two sites in Poland. The investments include new printing equipment, a bag-making line and film laser perforation technology.
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Malaysia expands its base for advanced manufacturing
Malaysia is strengthening its position as a regional manufacturing hub for the packaging, electronics, medical and automotive industries. Growth in the plastics market is supported by investments in rPET, processing technologies, and packaging and testing capacity.
Petcore Europe invites innovation submissions
Petcore Europe has opened submissions for an innovation session during Thermoforms Conference 2026. The organisation is seeking projects that support the circularity of PET thermoforms, recycling and recyclability.
Interpack 2026 expands the Women in Packaging format
At interpack 2026, the next edition of the Women in Packaging event will take place. The programme includes a keynote speech, a panel discussion and topic-driven networking focused on career development, diversity and the future of the packaging industry.
PulPac surpasses 500 patents for Dry Molded Fiber
PulPac announced that it has surpassed 500 national patent grants globally in the field of Dry Molded Fiber. The company says the technology is strengthening its position as an industrial fibre forming method with growing market relevance.
BASF to showcase textile solutions at Techtextil 2026
At Techtextil 2026, BASF will present solutions for technical textiles and nonwovens, including materials based on recycled and biocircular feedstocks as well as binder and membrane technologies. The display will also include projects developed with industry partners.
Henkel expands its portfolio of coatings for paper packaging
Henkel Adhesive Technologies is expanding its range of water-based barrier and heat seal coatings for paper applications. The solutions are intended to support the design of recyclable packaging in food and non-food sectors.
Klöckner Pentaplast launches kp Infinity HP3 packaging
Klöckner Pentaplast is expanding its kp Infinity Hotpacs range with the HP3 model, designed for larger takeaway meal portions. The EPP pack has a mono-material structure, is recyclable in existing PP waste streams and is manufactured in the UK.
Visitor pre-registration opens for TaipeiPlas 2026
The organizers of TaipeiPlas 2026 have launched online visitor pre-registration. The trade fair, focused on smart manufacturing, innovative materials, and sustainability and the circular economy, will take place in Taipei in September 2026.
Cost savings thanks to lighter PET packaging from Sidel
Sidel has launched an interactive tool for estimating cost savings and greenhouse gas emission reductions achieved through PET packaging optimisation. The application takes into account bottle design changes, labelling and the use of recycled PET, among other factors.
Plastpol 2026: plastics industry to meet in Kielce
The anniversary 30th edition of Plastpol will take place from 19 to 22 May 2026 at Targi Kielce. The organiser announces the participation of around 600 companies from more than 30 countries, live machinery presentations and numerous accompanying events.
Thermoforms Conference 2026 to focus on PET tray recycling
Petcore Europe has opened registration for Thermoforms Conference 2026, which will take place on 18 and 19 June in Valencia. The programme will focus on PPWR requirements and the practical aspects of collection, sorting and recycling of PET thermoformed packaging.
