The European plastics industry: hoping for the best, preparing for the worst
In the run-up to K 2019, the European plastics industry faces challenges on several fronts.
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KHS is driving the digital revolution in the beverage industry
The entire sector is talking about digitization and Industry 4.0 – but what do these oft-cited terms actually mean for the beverage industry? One thing is clear: their potential is vast.
Reduce, Recycle, Replace: Südpack at the FachPack 2019
Using less material, improving recyclability, and employing renewable raw materials: at this year’s FachPack, Südpack Verpackungen GmbH & Co.
"The circular economy". Is color still in?
Does “Circular Economy” like color? How can we make color compatible with “Circular Economy”?
"Enjoy Innovation": Wittmann Battenfeld at K 2019
At the K 2019 in Düsseldorf, Wittmann Battenfeld will exhibit its products and applications under the motto “Enjoy Innovation” for the first time in hall 15 at booth C06.
Machines that learn: artificial intelligence for packaging tasks
Not long ago, artificial intelligence was still just a playground for software giants. But now it’s arrived in the development departments of machine builders and logistics firms.
KHS focuses on circular economy at the K Show
KHS presents a new PET concept at the K Show based on the juice bottle as an example. It combines individual environmentally friendly packaging solutions in one container and thereby supports the theory of circular economy.
K-2019: Braskem, Kautex Maschinenbau and Erema will demonstrate a closed plastic loop
At K-2019, Braskem will provide Kautex Maschinenbau with its innovative bioplastic I’m green Polyethylene and PCR for the production of three layer HDPE bottles with foamed middle layer.
StePac: Taking broccoli packaging out of the ice age
Xtend bulk packaging brings food safety and environmental rewards for fresh broccoli and other vegetables.
Alpla wants to reduce its carbon footprint by 10 per cent by 2022
The third sustainability report released by Alpla, the global specialists in packaging solutions, provides detailed insights into the company’s development strategy.
Arburg "Packaging Summit"
The second “Packaging Summit” took place at ARBURG on 25 and 26 June, 2019.
K 2019 - New products from plastic waste
BASF customers showcase prototypes made from chemically recycled material.
