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.
Wacker will present Elastosil eco LR 5003, a temper-free liquid silicone rubber designed for food-contact applications, at K 2025 in Düsseldorf. The grade meets BfR and FDA limits without postcuring and will be demonstrated in mouthpiece production for air up bottles.
Exolon Group will present new generations of solid and multiwall thermoplastic sheets for automotive, building and construction, industrial and food applications at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, with a focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance.
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.
KHS GmbH has received a platinum medal from EcoVadis with 86 out of 100 points, placing the company in the top 1% of more than 150,000 rated firms. The supplier also achieved a leader rating on the carbon scorecard and is aligning its voluntary reporting with CSRD requirements.
Together with partners, Nordmann will present additives and material solutions at K 2025 in Düsseldorf. The company emphasizes its focus on sustainability and the circular economy.
Pronomic will present modular ergonomic lifting and handling solutions for packaging and related industries at Fachpack 2025 in Nuremberg, 23–25 September. Live demonstrations at hall 7, stand 7-621, will include devices enabling one-person handling of loads up to 400 kg.
Coveris has launched a new website at www.coveris.com, streamlining its portfolio and improving product search. The site also includes a sustainability and ESG section.
Lesbats Scieries d'Aquitaine has implemented four Vecoplan Toploader systems for storage and in-plant conveying of chips, bark, and sawdust. The solution feeds the pellet line and the boiler house, stabilizing material flow and reducing dust thanks to enclosed conveyors.
Keeping the temperature balance of an injection moulding tool constant is of elementary importance for efficient and resource-saving production. Many factors can influence the parameters in an injection moulding cycle: the ambient temperature in the production rooms, the humidity and the temperature of the injection moulding machine.
