Two technologies, one goal: the future of sustainable packaging. At Fachpack 2025 in Nuremberg, Kiefel celebrates the premiere of its new Dry Fiber technology - demonstrating how it complements the proven Wet Fiber solution to open up entirely new opportunities for FMCG brand owners and converters.
At K 2025, Arburg will run an electric Allrounder 720 A on Stand 13A13 to demonstrate injection compressing moulding with in-mould labelling for thin-wall PP cups. The setup targets lower material use and energy consumption, along with reduced clamping force.
At K 2025, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will run an all-electric 420t PAC-E caps and closures cell integrating a 72-cavity tool and inline digital cap printing, targeting faster cycles, energy cuts and on-the-fly personalisation.
Henkel Adhesive Technologies and Ravenwood Packaging have formed a strategic cooperation focused on hotmelt pressure-sensitive adhesives for linerless labelling. The alliance will be highlighted at Label Expo 2025 on stands 4C56 and 5A52.
Husky Technologies will present new PET preform systems, mono-material closure technology and enterprise-wide monitoring at Drinktec 2025 in Munich. The launches target higher rPET processing, circular packaging and factory-level operational visibility.
Palsgaard will present plant-based polymer additives at K 2025, led by the new Einar 987 anti-fouling additive and supported by anti-static and anti-fog solutions for plastics processing and packaging.
At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Netstal will demonstrate a high-performance cell for 1-liter in-mold labeled pails on the Elios 5500 PAC injection molding machine. The exhibit combines thin-wall molding, fast cycles and energy-efficient operation for packaging applications.
Coveris has introduced the MonoFlexBP resealable monomaterial tray for refrigerated foods, paired with a PET- and PA-free lidding film for PP trays. The solution targets recyclability, shelf life and compatibility with existing lines.
At K 2025, Starlinger recycling technology presents the new recoSTAR dynamic art line for post-consumer plastics, alongside updates to recoSTAR PET art whose decontamination performance has received a positive EFSA opinion.
Heidelberg’s Speedmaster CX 104 has surpassed 950 installations since its 2021 debut, with over 6,100 printing, coating and drying units delivered. Case studies from three regions highlight productivity gains, while a new web configurator supports tailored setups.
Sidel announces it will present the EvoBLOW Laser technology at drinktec 2025 in Munich. The solution is designed to enable precise heating of PET and rPET preforms, lightweighting of bottles, and stable line operation.
Südpack and Sn Maschinenbau will demonstrate production of mono-PE stand-up pouches with an integrated PE zipper on a standard horizontal machine at Fachpack 2025. The CarbonLite film family offers PE- and PP-based barrier options without aluminum or metallization.
