Coveris to present No Waste packaging at ExpoSweet 2026
Coveris will present No Waste packaging at ExpoSweet 2026
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First exhibitors confirm participation in Taropak 2026
The registration of exhibitors for Taropak 2026 has begun. The first applications include suppliers of packaging technologies, manufacturers of packaging materials and companies specializing in marking and labeling systems.
Südpack Medica launches MedHub service for standard pouches
Südpack Medica has launched the MedHub service, enabling the ordering of standard, pre-made medical pouches from stock in defined batches, manufactured in cleanrooms and meeting the quality requirements of the healthcare sector.
Analysis of material moisture as a key quality parameter
Accurate measurement of material moisture in the wood, agricultural and plastics industries has a direct impact on process efficiency and product quality. The article discusses the importance of this parameter and the use of the PCE-UX 3081 analyzer.
Tosca publishes 2025 sustainability report
Tosca publishes the 2025 sustainability report “Driving Change Together”, presenting 2024 results including reduced Scope 3 emissions and lower water use and single-use packaging in supply chains.
Fibre-reinforced composites as elements of crash protection
Fibre-reinforced plastics are playing an increasingly important role in lightweight structures and vehicle safety systems, combining high energy absorption with reduced mass and energy consumption.
Cafés Méo switches to recyclable PE packaging from adapa
Cafés Méo is replacing multi-material PET/Alu/PE packs with recyclable polyethylene design for recycling flowpacks from adapa, anticipating PPWR 2030 requirements while maintaining product quality.
Borealis and BlueAlp advance chemical recycling of plastics
Borealis will acquire a 10% stake in BlueAlp and transfer its majority share in Renasci to the company to accelerate the development of chemical recycling technology and the production of circular feedstock for the packaging industry.
ChemCourier: polypropylene market in Poland – summary and price outlook
Several converters have confirmed that they will maintain production on 29–30 December, as they have orders for finished products. As a result, trading companies will be able to continue selling and looking for customers this week, if they deem it appropriate.
Lifocolor presents Shades of Inspiration 2027 collection
Lifocolor is launching the Shades of Inspiration 2027 collection, comprising 54 shades for plastic products. The new trend color line supports product design in the home, sports, children, and beauty & care segments.
NexKemia expands EPS capabilities with ZSK twin screw extruders
NexKemia Petrochemicals uses Coperion ZSK twin screw extruders to produce EPS, graphite-enhanced polystyrene and EPS with up to 30% recyclate in a single-step process, combining process simplification with reduced emissions and wastewater.
Avient presents ColorForward 2027 color trend palette
Avient has introduced ColorForward 2027, the 21st edition of its annual color trend forecasting tool for the plastics industry, translating four identified societal trends into 20 color and effect concepts for thermoplastic polymers.
