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Start-up Zone at interpack 2026: 22 young companies

Start-up Zone at interpack 2026: 22 young companies

At interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, a Start-up Zone will feature 22 young companies from eight countries presenting solutions for processing and packaging, focusing on sustainability, digitalisation and new business models.

ENGEL presents the world's largest injection moulding machine duo 12000 US

ENGEL presents the world's largest injection moulding machine duo 12000 US

ENGEL has developed the two-platen injection moulding machine duo 12000 US with a clamping force of 110,000 kN, designed for producing large-scale parts with a projected area of more than 2.5 m². The solution opens up new possibilities for lightweight design, functional integration and replacing traditional materials with plastics.

Ducona expands sauce production with Sidel blow-moulding

Ducona expands sauce production with Sidel blow-moulding

Ducona Holland BV has installed a Sidel SBO 8 EvoBlow blow-moulding machine with preferential heating technology for the production of flat PET containers for sauces, increasing efficiency and reducing material consumption.

Emirates Biotech in the Circle consortium: PLA from food waste

Emirates Biotech in the Circle consortium: PLA from food waste

Emirates Biotech has joined the European Circle consortium, which aims to demonstrate a biorefinery converting food waste into bio-based chemicals, including polylactic acid (PLA). The company is responsible for the lactic acid polymerisation stage.

Amcor gains UN certification for containers with 50% PCR

Amcor gains UN certification for containers with 50% PCR

Amcor has received UN certification for 5.5 l and 5.8 l industrial containers with 50% post-consumer recycled plastic, manufactured at its Pamplona plant. The solution supports safe packaging of hazardous substances and compliance with EU regulatory requirements.