At Vitafoods Europe, Südpack Medica will present NutriGuard, a PP blister packaging solution for nutraceuticals. The company says the solution already meets current recyclability calculation standards in the context of PPWR requirements.
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, the ENGELGroup will present solutions for technical moulding and AI-based assistance systems. The focus will be on physical foaming with foammelt and the inject AI package for process stabilisation and scrap reduction.
Klöckner Pentaplast is expanding its kp Infinity Hotpacs range with the HP3 model, designed for larger takeaway meal portions. The EPP pack has a mono-material structure, is recyclable in existing PP waste streams and is manufactured in the UK.
Südpack presents a portfolio of films and packaging solutions for meat and sausage products, including both laminates and recyclable mono-material structures. The company highlights the importance of extending product shelf life, reducing food waste, and improving material efficiency.
Avient has introduced the Hiformer Slip + Antistatic liquid additive for BOPP films to the Latin American market, combining slip and antistatic agents in a single formulation, which simplifies production while improving key film properties.
Ampacet, a global leader in masterbatch solutions, will present a comprehensive portfolio of innovative technologies designed to enhance the quality, performance and recyclability of plastics at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2026 in Amsterdam (Booth L70).
Amcor is introducing an improved, lighter version of its best-selling UniPak 1 kg tub for dairy products, reducing polypropylene usage while maintaining the required strength, functionality and compatibility with existing filling lines.
At Interpack 2026, Innovia Films will present a new generation of mono-material BOPP polypropylene films, developed to meet PPWR requirements and to enable recyclable packaging design.
Sumika Polymer Compounds introduces ThermofilXP, a polypropylene reinforced with 30% glass fibre that combines reduced injection cycle time with enhanced mechanical properties and a controlled carbon footprint.
Growing environmental requirements and changing consumer behavior are accelerating the modernization of plastic packaging. These changes are particularly dynamic in the food, personal care and e-commerce sectors.
Eurocast is implementing an R&D project to develop multilayer polypropylene film Castfol RPP with up to 60% recycled PP content for food contact, combined with the deployment of digital solutions in line with the Industry 4.0 concept.
Innovia Films is launching P2G, a clear high gas transmission BOPP film designed for fresh produce packaging, including pre-prepared vegetables, and recyclable in the PP waste stream.
