At Metpack 2026, Henkel Adhesive Technologies will present digital process control systems and new materials for can manufacturing, aimed at increasing line efficiency, safety and sustainability in the metal packaging sector.
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.
The Hexpol group is consolidating its thermoplastics and TPE companies into a single business area, Hexpol Thermoplastics. The aim is to facilitate access to material expertise and accelerate R&D, regulatory and sustainability projects.
The new company Meliori Polymer Engineering has launched production of reusable polymer semiconductor wafer frames in Croatia, fully based on European suppliers. The plant supports the local chip supply chain and EU sustainability goals.
The KHS Group is introducing the KHS Supreme system that uses Plasmax barrier technology to protect oxygen-sensitive beverages such as tea while maintaining full recyclability of PET bottles, including rPET.
At JEC World 2026 in Paris, Envalior will present new Tepex and UDea thermoplastic composites for aviation, drones and hydrogen applications, offering a lightweight, recyclable alternative to thermoset composites.
The Save Food Initiative is officially deepening its cooperation with UNIDO and the World Packaging Organisation, strengthening the role of packaging, processing and industrial innovation in the global fight against food loss and waste. A key platform for presenting these activities will be interpack 2026.
At JEC World 2026, Syensqo will present a composites portfolio for aerospace and automotive applications focused on high-rate manufacturing, sustainable resin systems and circular solutions, including recycling and bio-based feedstocks.
At Warsaw Pack Expo 2026, the adapa Group will present flexible packaging solutions made of mono-PE, mono-PP and paper, designed for recycling in the context of upcoming PPWR requirements.
Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, is rapidly developing its plastics market with a focus on sustainable packaging and lightweight components for the automotive sector. EPR regulations and investments in new production capacities are accelerating the transition towards a circular economy.
Clariant has obtained European Commission approval for renewable rice bran wax-based additives for plastics intended for food contact, strengthening their position as a regulatory-compliant alternative to traditional montan waxes in packaging applications.
At interpack 2026, three halls will be dedicated to processing and packaging technologies for confectionery and baked goods. Sustainable materials, flexible machinery and digital solutions for the confectionery market will be in the spotlight.
