
Tomra introduces S2 Rugged Plus outdoor RVM in Poland
Tomra is introducing the S2 Rugged Plus outdoor reverse vending machine to the Polish market, designed for year-round operation. Poland will be the first market where this model debuts.
Tomra is introducing the S2 Rugged Plus outdoor reverse vending machine to the Polish market, designed for year-round operation. Poland will be the first market where this model debuts.
Sidel announces participation in the PPMA Total Show 2025 in Birmingham, presenting its approach to the design and integration of complete packaging lines. The company will highlight the benefits of harmonizing equipment and digital solutions.
Rinco Ultrasonics will present the FPA4500EM servo-driven pouch sealer and the Micro-35 packaging actuator at Pack Expo International 2025 in Las Vegas. The systems target energy-efficient ultrasonic fin sealing, zipper crushing and high-speed pouch sealing.
Ineos Styrolution has introduced sour cream cups with 30% recycled polystyrene in Aldi Süd stores across Germany, developed with Aldi Süd and Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller. In July 2025 the cups were recognised with the German Packaging Award in the “Sustainability: recycled content” category.
The PPWR reshapes packaging requirements in the EU. Utz Group offers consulting that includes compliance analysis and optimization of packaging and transport processes.
Chinaplas 2026 will take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on 21–24 April 2026. The show expects over 4,600 exhibitors across 390,000 m2, focusing on transformation, collaboration and sustainability.
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has introduced the phthalate-free Darex COV sealant range for metal pails and drums, replacing existing formulations to meet tightening regulations. The flagship Darex COV 73 enables lower curing temperatures and avoids CMR-classified ingredients.
Golden Compound has introduced certified pastel masterbatches for biodegradable injection moulding materials. Based on Bio-PBS, they are Ok compost home certified, food approved and dosed up to 2%. Combined with GC green 71 MI T30 they enable up to 30% shorter cycles than PP and dishwasher-safe parts.
Iraq’s packaging sector is adopting PET preforms as manufacturers seek lightweight, cost-efficient and recyclable containers. Growing local production, rising consumption and sustainability expectations are accelerating demand across beverages, food, pharmaceuticals and household products.
At drinktec 2025 in Munich, Sidel will unveil laser blow molding technology and new solutions for PET, cans and glass packaging. The company will also present the NeXt Line concept and progress in aseptic filling and services.
Coveris has launched monomaterial, thermoformable film packaging for tortillas to replace PA/PP laminates. The MonoFlex Thermoform solution provides the required shelf life and is designed for recycling in a single stream.
Henkel has launched the Technomelt EM 335 RE hot melt adhesive for labeling PET bottles. The alkali-dispersible adhesive is up to 98% removable, operates at 110–140°C, and is Petcycle-approved, helping achieve cleaner PET flakes and meet PPWR recycled-content requirements.