Plastic

Present in person: this is the feature that marks the resumption of activities after the summer. In spite of the unknowns multiplying at the political-diplomatic level, the packaging world is in fact experiencing a season of great dynamism. Editorial by Stefano Lavorini.

Greiner Packaging leading European manufacturer of plastic packaging in the food and nonfood sectors, is Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022 finalist with its self-separating cup K3® r100 which enables automatic separation of cardboard and plastic on the way to the recycling facility.

Tosaf has developed white masterbatches as an alternative to conventional types containing TiO2, which are suitable to produce hard and soft packaging for the food industry, as well as parts for the toys and cosmetics industries.

Amaplast, facts and figures 2021. Notes from the annual meeting and the statistical survey taking a snapshot of the performance of the plastics and rubber machinery, equipment and mold making industry.

Word from Aliplast, which looks at the post-pandemic, raw material shortages and price tensions from an alternative and - most likely - winning point of view in several respects.

The 2022 edition of Ipack-Ima ended with a surprising success for all the PFM Group companies, with more than 700 accredited visitors coming to the booth over 4 days of the fair to touch first hand the technological innovations on display.

Facts, figures and industry dynamics in 2021 in Italy: gradual recovery of production and consumption after an anomalous 2020. Focus on packaging trends.

For the first time at the show, Goglio is presenting its solutions for liquid food packaging in a wide variety of formats and materials at Drinktec. The appointment is in Munich from September 12th to 16th, Hall C4 booth 304.

PVC Forum Italia publishes Plastic Consult survey data on consumption 2021: rebound with positive sign in 2021 and 2022 prospects where packaging is among the leading sectors.

A survey carried out among the operators belonging to the community gathered around ALL4PACK Emballage Paris 2022 offers a snapshot of the sector’s environmental sensitivity.

Avient Corporation, a provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, introduced its breakthrough PCR Color Prediction Service for polyolefins and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins, and the company’s new polyolefin antioxidants, Cesa Nox A4R Additives for Recycling.

Nuova Erreplast (a producer of flexible packaging for food and non-food) interprets “circularity” by using renewable or reuse/recycle sources and materials to ensure first and foremost a reduction in environmental impact.

Active in the printing industry since 1990, with offerings ranging from shrink sleeves, self-adhesive labels in reel and multi-page, aluminum capsules, continuous-form labels, carton packaging and commercial printing.

The vitamin mineral water soft drink line has been given a facelift with a fresh, modern design to emphasise the product’s benefits.

The world's first compostable anti-corrosion film launched by EcoCortec® has obtained the prestigious certification from TÜV Austria

A moment of re-launch of the industry and a direct comparison with customers and operators in the sector, the Milanese kermesse offers Aliplast the opportunity to launch “Reload”, a new brand that guarantees the quality of its products.

Engaged in a campaign to raise awareness about the proper use, management and recycling of plastics, the PuntoPack Group declares the many advantages of “its” flagship material, PET (both recycled and recyclable).

Manufactured in ultra-thin 9 µm thickness, 555 stretch film is used for manual packaging of goods on pallets as a replacement for traditionally used products in 17 µm thickness.

The new packaging for the Dixan Discs, Dixan Power Caps and Bio Presto Power Caps product lines combines the strengths of two materials to improve their environmental performance.

Strictly clear 100% recycled PET bottle in 500 ml format, offering a high recyclability and a positive impact in the bottle to bottle loop.