Greiner Packaging enlarges its array of printing technology
New printing variants provide for high-quality packaging decoration in an attractive price segment.
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Market segment meeting "Trends and Technologies in Packaging"
Trends and technologies in injection moulding solutions for the production of food packaging was the main topic of the third Market Segment Meeting at the main Demag plant in Schwaig, owned by the Japanese-German machine manufacturer Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH.
Breakthrough for printing on food packaging?
The public’s perception of UV printing has changed. One reason for this is the level of photoinitiators from UV printing inks measured in food. At the beginning of this year BASF announced a technological breakthrough: Igracure 270 is said to ensure quick curing for UV inks with only very low emissions – which is a first.
Bericap expanded DIN closure range to another intelligent pouring system
When Sthil, the leading manufacturer of chain saws, came to Bericap with a special request to develop a perfect pouring spout, Bericap could help.
Corrugated board vs. plastics
International studies confirm the ecological and economic benefits of corrugated board over plastics.
IK-statement on a possible European ban of plastic bags
EU-Commissioner Potočnik apparently aims for a ban of carrier bags made from conventional plastics. At least it seems this way with the way the EU commission is currently running an Europe-wide survey, amongst other things.
New study about oxo-biodegradable bags
Oxo-biodegradable bags are better option than compostable bags and cardboard boxes
Innovia Films: a better environment begins at home
Available now from Innovia Films , NatureFlex NVS transparent, cellulose-based compost packaging film has recently been chosen by a consortium of three Dutch exporters, to pack their range of flower bulbs.
China’s pharmaceutical market is booming
According to a current study from the American research institute “IMS Health”, the growth markets in the pharmaceutical industry no longer lie in the industrial countries, but rather in the emerging countries.
Sanner presents innovative test strip packaging
The new StripTech One oval test - strip packaging presented by Friedrich Sanner GmbH & Co. KG is efficient, safe and user-friendly.
European countries recycle 50% of packaging waste
A new report on the analysis of official EU data on packaging shows that over the past 11 years the amount of packaging waste going to final disposal in EU-15 has fallen by 43%.
Sustainability - Octal
When Octal entered the packaging industry it was with a truly revolutionary product that differentiated us in many ways.
