Together with its subsidiary Pla.to, Vecoplan is expanding its dry-cleaning technology offering, from shredding to washing, preparing fractions for mechanical and chemical recycling. The company will present its largest dry-cleaning system to date at K.
At KShow 2025 in Düsseldorf, Husky is unveiling a new digital packaging molding platform, the multi-material Altanium MultiShot, and updates to hot runner and controller technologies, alongside a live HyperSync cell running a recycled polypropylene thinwall cup.
Coveris will showcase its No Waste strategy and progress within ReCover at the Sustainable Packaging Summit 2025 in Utrecht, including recycling targets, de-inking and circular methods, and partnerships with Nextek and Interzero.
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has collaborated with Zuyderland medical center in The Netherlands to help transform medical plastic waste into new contact sensitive packaging materials.
Macro Engineering has installed two 9-layer Quadex shrink film lines at adapa Germany Kempten, part of adapa Group, adding EVOH capability alongside existing PvdC solutions.
Storopack is expanding its automated packaging portfolio with the Auto.protect module that uses a vision system and AI algorithms. The solution selects the fill scenario and material quantity and enables quality control; it is available in standard or customized versions.
SML reports a cast MDO-PE film for deep-freeze packaging that removes lamination, enables up to 50% downgauging and runs at up to 380 m/min, with printing speeds up to 500 m/min; the technology adds precise thickness control and optional EVOH or PVOH barrier layers.
Krill Design has been named a finalist in the Formes de Luxe Awards 2025 in the Novel Materials category for ReKrill, a biopolymer derived from agri-food by-products. The company will present a cosmetic jar and cap made from ReKrill Orange during Luxe Pack Monaco.
At K 2025, Amut will showcase developments in extrusion, recycling and cast film, including an integrated rPO polyolefin pelletizing line, a tray-to-tray route for post-consumer PET, the New Magnum cast concept and new digital tools for operations and maintenance.
Amberley Labels, the Coveris Group’s luxury labelling division, will launch an expanded luxury packaging offer at London Packaging Week 2025. The portfolio adds cartons, rigid and spiral-wound formats, bagasse-based options and smart technologies to complement its premium labels.
interpack 2026 will convene around 2,800 exhibitors in Düsseldorf from 7 to 13 May, with a program focused on AI, automation, new materials and future skills. The exhibitor database is live and the ticket shop is open.
SML and KGL S.A. have developed a thermoformed foamed PP coffee cup for hot-fill applications, combining heat resistance with material savings and PPWR-compliant recyclability.
