Foamed PP coffee cup developed by SML and KGL
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.
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ENGEL shows all-electric PET thin-wall cell, 30% rPET at K 2025
At K 2025, ENGEL will run an all-electric e-motion 420 stack-mould cell to produce thin-wall PET yoghurt cups with 30% bottle-grade rPET. The in-mould labelled parts demonstrate food-contact rPET processing at production scale using injection-compression and digital assistance.
GCR introduces Ciclicnxt PCR polyolefins for industrial scale
GCR has launched Ciclicnxt, a certified range of high-performance PCR polyolefins engineered for industrial-scale use. The line is backed by a 100,000 t/y mechanical recycling plant and a QA program focused on consistency and traceability.
Toyo to debut all-electric Si-7 series at K 2025
Toyo will mark its centenary at K 2025 with the launch of the all-electric Si-7 injection moulding platform. Live moulding trials will cover packaging and medical applications, with Deckerform supporting the presentation at Hall 13, Stand B11.
From standard machines to tailored PET blow molding solutions
PET Technologies reports rising demand for customised blow molding equipment, reflecting diverse market needs and site-specific constraints. The company will highlight custom engineering at K 2025 in Düsseldorf.
Coca-Cola HBC installs Mecalux pallet shuttle in Lisburn
Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland has deployed a semi-automated Mecalux Pallet Shuttle warehouse in Lisburn, providing high-density storage for 9,000 pallets and stricter inventory control to support distribution across the island of Ireland.
GreenDot to present Systalen recycling at K 2025
GreenDot Group will exhibit at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, marking the 35th anniversary of Der Grüne Punkt and highlighting Systalen recyclates in PP and LDPE derived from household packaging waste.
MAS launches iQonicTwin HyperPET with pre-extrusion SSP
MAS introduced the iQonicTwin HyperPET, integrating a pre-extrusion SSP based on infrared radiation and vacuum for food-grade rPET with stable IV, color consistency and low AA at reduced energy use. The solution debuts at K Show 2025 in Düsseldorf.
Fast cycles and thin-wall expertise: BMB injection moulding technology at K 2025
BMB will present a wide range of hybrid and all-electric injection moulding machines at K 2025 in Düsseldorf. The company’s exhibits will demonstrate fast cycles, thin-wall packaging expertise, and energy-efficient solutions, supported by advanced automation and digital control systems.
Oliwa project to repurpose olive waste into packaging and biogas
A 25-partner consortium led by the University of Torino has launched Oliwa to repurpose olive by-products into co-products for animal feeds, functional ingredients, packaging and biogas. Aimplas will assess extrusion processability and validate rigid packaging and lidding film prototypes based on olive waste.
Coveris wins Green Packaging Star Award 2025
Coveris received the Green Packaging Star Award 2025 in the Environmentally Friendly Production Process category for its SleeveFlexR Stretch solution, presented at the Fachpack trade fair in Nuremberg. The PE-based sleeves are recyclable through existing collection streams.
SML introduces next-generation SmartCast stretch film line
SML has updated its 6-up SmartCast stretch film line, introducing a compact extruder layout, a 1,800 mm chill roll with Smart 3.0 surface and enhanced coreless winding. The company presented the new concept at the K trade fair.