Packagings

Packagings are necessary in today's world: they protect the product, give informations about the product and attract attention of concumers. There are various packaging materials: plastics, paper, glass, metal or wood. Nowadays packagings became smart: they can indicate, whether packed food is fresh or protect against counterfeiting.

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Trelleborg presents FoodPro sealing materials at drinktec 2025

Trelleborg will exhibit its FoodPro range of globally compliant sealing materials for food and beverage processing equipment at drinktec 2025, hall B5, booth 552. The portfolio covers EPDM, NBR, FKM, PTFE and PEEK solutions and includes new FoodPro EPDM grades.

thyssenkrupp Uhde to deliver two PET plants for Köksan in Türkiye and Iraq

thyssenkrupp Uhde’s subsidiary Uhde Inventa-Fischer has signed a Letter of Intent with Köksan for the delivery of two PET production plants in Türkiye and Iraq, utilizing the Melt-To-Resin process to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

Aimplas develops new decontamination methods for recycled polyolefins

Aimplas is leading the Deconwaste project to develop advanced cleaning and decontamination methods for recycled polyolefins, aiming to enable their safe use in food contact applications and comply with European regulations.

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RePlast Eurasia 2026: plastics and fiber recycling in Istanbul

The third edition of RePlast Eurasia, dedicated to plastics and fiber recycling, will be held on 26–28 March 2026 in Istanbul. The event will focus on recycling technologies, the circular economy and sustainable solutions for the industry.

Integrated systems for palletizing and stretch film extrusion

NO.EL, a manufacturer of pre-stretch and special application machines for stretch film converting, is developing integrated palletizing systems based on Colines extrusion lines. The aim is to eliminate waste and increase the efficiency of film packaging and converting processes.

Dassault Systèmes forecasts 3–5% revenue growth in 2026

Dassault Systèmes reported 1% revenue growth in Q4 2025 and 4% for full-year 2025, with an improvement in operating margin and earnings per share. The company also presented preliminary financial guidance for 2026 and announced the introduction of Annual Run Rate reporting.

Finalists announced for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026

The organisers of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 have announced the shortlist of finalists in seven categories. The winners will be honoured on 6 May during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam.

Wittmann at Chinaplas 2026

At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, the Wittmann Group will present for the first time in Asia the all-electric EcoPrimus injection molding machine produced at its Kunshan plant. The company will also showcase LSR solutions, micro molding, automation and auxiliary equipment for plastics processing.

Technology and innovation are transforming the European label market

At the FINAT European Label Forum 2025, label industry experts discussed how artificial intelligence, the convergence of narrow- and wide-web technologies, and expansion into flexible packaging are shaping new business models for label printers.

Südpack achieves Gold rating in the latest EcoVadis ranking

Südpack has improved its EcoVadis rating to 85 out of 100 points, placing the film manufacturer among the top 5% of companies worldwide and earning a Gold distinction. The score reflects the company’s progress in environmental, social and ethical management as well as in sustainable procurement.

SABIC presents medical materials and alternatives to fluoropolymers

At MD&M West 2026, SABIC presented medical thermoplastics, including new polycarbonate copolymers and biocompatible Siltem HU materials as potential fluoropolymer replacements in medical tubing, as well as support for rapid application development.