Lucart and CPR System have chosen the green technology expo Ecomondo as the venue to present Newpal S.p.A., an associate company that uses innovative machinery to mould high-quality pallets made from recycled plastic.
Aroma+ is an innovative food packaging system patented by Siad that maintains the desired aromatic profile of a protective atmosphere while enhancing the product’s flavour and eliminating undesirable volatile compounds.
Some 816 representatives from the corrugated board industry and machinery manufacturers gathered at the Bella Centre in Copenhagen for the FEFCO Technical Seminar on October 20-22 to debate the latest ideas and innovations in the industry.
In partnership with the Italian plastic injection specialist Pibiplast, Bormioli Luigi is entering the make-up and skincare packaging sector with a line of 100% European-made multi-material (glass + plastic) packaging designed to enhance the prestige of luxury brands.
A leader in the Italian mineral water and soft drinks sector, Sanpellegrino is well on course to achieve the environmental targets set out in its latest Sustainability Report 2021 concerning the efficiency of production systems, logistics and the use of sustainable packaging.
Dopo aver consolidato la propria presenza in Europa mettendo a segno ben 15 acquisizioni, Berlin Packaging ha avviato un processo di rebranding volto a identificare le aziende di proprietà posizionate nell’area EMEA.
Lumson, a leader in the field of primary packaging for skincare and make-up, is presenting Re Place, a new glass jar with refillable inner cup. The innovative refill solution is designed to be easily removable and replaceable and offers an effective response to market demands.
In 2020, the darkest year of the Covid pandemic, the Italian corrugated cardboard packaging industry represented by GIFCO reported 3.1% growth on the back of strong food and e-commerce sales.
Dow, HP, Reifenhäuser, Cadel Deinking and Karlville have joined forces in a project focusing on close-loop recycling of digitally printed PE-based barrier pouches. The first phase has been concluded with the development of initial prototypes.
Plex will be reported as part of Rockwell’s Software and Control operating segment which provides leading hardware and software offerings for the design, operation, and maintenance of production automation and management systems.
Neos, a young Fiorano, Modena-based company set up with the aim of designing and developing innovative digital printing technologies, has expanded its range of services to a number of sectors in addition to ceramics.
In a move that brings together paper expertise with know-how in the flexible packaging market, the Koehler Group company Koehler Paper has announced that it will be collaborating with Clarus Films in the field of functionally coated, unprinted barrier paper.
Following the merger with French group Sparflex, Enoflex (Varese, Italy), a world leader in the production of closure solutions for wines and spirits, is expanding its portfolio with the acquisition of the entire share capital of Pe.Di.
While mergers and acquisitions can have the reputation of asset stripping for short-term gain for a small number of shareholders, Plastec and RETAL have realised that the most beneficial way for generating profit is to maintain the same business model while acquiring expertise and valuing people as well as property and products.
Huhtamaki, a leading Finnish packaging manufacturer, is strengthening its position in emerging markets with the acquisition of Turkish company Elif, a leading supplier of sustainable flexible packaging solutions in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. When the €412 million deal is finalised, Elif will become part of Huhtamaki’s Flexible Packaging business segment.
Fedrigoni has acquired a 70% stake in Tecnoform, a newco based in Colorno (Parma) that will produce biodegradable and environmentally friendly thermoformed cellulose solutions for luxury packaging (cartons and inner trays for boxes), initially aimed at the high-end cosmetics and perfumes sector.
Etifix, an Italian company with a strong position in the cosmetics market, has adopted the new SCREEN Truepress Jet L350UV SAI E label press with the aim of entering new markets and meeting high sustainability standards.
