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Green Economy General Assembly at Ecomondo 2025

Green Economy General Assembly at Ecomondo 2025

The 14th Green Economy General Assembly will take place at Ecomondo in Rimini on 4–5 November 2025. The opening session will present the Report on the State of the Green Economy 2025 and examine the European transition amid US policy shifts and rapid Chinese growth in low-carbon industries.

Pharma packaging shifts to recyclable, automated and smart

Pharma packaging shifts to recyclable, automated and smart

Regulation, sustainability and digitalisation are reshaping pharmaceutical packaging. From PP and PET monomaterial blisters to robotics, high-speed aseptic lines and smart labels, the sector is moving now ahead of PPWR deadlines, with solutions set to feature at interpack 2026.

Comments on K 2025

Comments on K 2025

Industry associations and exhibitors reported strong international attendance, high-quality discussions and concrete project outcomes at K 2025, with circular economy, digitalization and energy efficiency among the dominant themes.

ENGEL acquires Trexel to strengthen physical foaming

ENGEL acquires Trexel to strengthen physical foaming

ENGEL Group will acquire Trexel from early October 2025, expanding its position in physical foaming for injection moulding. Trexel will remain operationally independent with unchanged global sites and management continuity.

OQ's Ladayn program draws global investors, targets Europe

OQ's Ladayn program draws global investors, targets Europe

OQ's Ladayn program in Oman has signed 26 investment agreements exceeding USD 220 million in two years, with nine companies scheduled to start production in 2025. The integrated polymer-to-product ecosystem targets high-value applications relevant to European converters.

Sidel opens Lagos office for the West African market

Sidel opens Lagos office for the West African market

Sidel has opened an office in Lagos that will serve as a regional hub for project management, engineering and service for customers in West Africa. The aim is to support the development of sustainable packaging and strengthen the company’s presence in the region.

Coveris wins four awards at UK Packaging Awards 2025

Coveris wins four awards at UK Packaging Awards 2025

Coveris received four distinctions at the UK Packaging Awards 2025, including Packaging Company of the Year. The jury also recognised its MonoFlex PaperFeel developments and Amberley Labels' work for Aureus Vita.

Tosca expands UDP half pallet adoption across Europe

Tosca expands UDP half pallet adoption across Europe

Following broad uptake in the UK, Tosca is extending its reusable plastic UDP half pallet across European retail, citing operational efficiencies, merchandising flexibility and measured sustainability benefits.