KHS and SLMG Beverages: right on time
SLMG Beverages has increased PET bottling capacity at its Chhata facility by 35% with a KHS InnoPET TriBlock line, supporting strong volume growth for the Coca‑Cola system in northern India.
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Coveris Winsford earns dual RecyClass Level 2 certifications
Coveris' Winsford site received the RecyClass Recycling Process and Recycled Plastics Traceability certificates at Level 2, confirming process integrity and chain of custody for recycled plastics.
Amcor adds lightweight Shadow roll-on for deo packaging
Amcor has expanded its deodorant packaging range with Shadow, a lightweight roll-on offering branding flexibility and recycle-ready PE and PP components that can include up to 60% PCR content.
PulPac and Future Materials form fiber packaging partnership
Sweden-based PulPac and start-up Future Materials Sweden have entered a strategic collaboration to expand dry molded fiber packaging into new market segments and support brands in reducing single-use plastics.
Sanner attains EcoVadis Gold for sustainability performance
Sanner has achieved EcoVadis Gold, placing the healthcare packaging and CDMO group in the top five percent of more than 150,000 companies assessed for sustainability. The rating recognizes performance in environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.
IFCO publishes ESG Report 2025, marks five-year progress
IFCO released its ESG Report 2025, concluding the five-year strategy Thriving in the Circular Economy. The company reports progress across 18 goals, including over 10 billion single-use boxes replaced and a 37% emission cut per crate.
Husky showcases PET packaging systems at Gulfood 2025
Husky Technologies presented PET packaging technologies at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 in Dubai, focusing on sustainability, product safety and conversion cost.
Upcycle project to convert non-recyclable plastics for packaging
The EU-funded Upcycle project will demonstrate circular value chains that transform non-recyclable plastic waste into highly recyclable, non-persistent packaging. Aimplas will develop and assess new polyesters and blends, focusing on recyclability and end-of-life safety.
EN 18065 embeds German data standards for plastic recyclates
The new European standard EN 18065 incorporates DIN SPEC 91446 and 91481, creating a unified classification and digital product passport for plastic recyclates. The framework targets cross-sector use, with emphasis on packaging and automotive applications.
Alpla strengthens its role as a system provider in South-East Europe
The Alpla Group has acquired the closure production facility of Serbia's Energoplast in Belgrade, adding compression and injection moulding capacity. The move expands Alpla's system-provider offering and regional footprint in South-East Europe.
Avient supports Grandes Cases de Embalagem award expansion
Avient highlighted its partnership with the Grandes Cases de Embalagem award as the program marked its 25th anniversary and expanded from Brazil to all of Latin America. The company also co-created a region-inspired color for the trophy through its ColorWorks design team.
150th Allrounder for HK Cosmetic Packaging
HK Cosmetic Packaging marked 50 years of collaboration with Arburg with the handover of its 150th Allrounder injection moulding machine, a hydraulic 720 S for thick-walled PET cream jars, at Arburg's Lossburg headquarters on 22 October 2025.
