Facts and data

Twenty years after its establishment, Corepla (National Italian Consortium for the collection, recycling and recovery of plastic packaging) presented in September the Green Economy Report, which analyses the European framework for the recovery/recycling of plastic packaging and its future challenges, in the light of new EU regulations, reporting on the consortium’s actions in recent years.

Market data and development prospects. Strength: transparency and naturalness. Barbara Iascone

The circular economy enters the world of vending machines thanks to RiVending, a pilot project conceived by Confida (Italian Vending Machine Association), Corepla (National Italian Consortium for the Collection, Recycling and Recovery of Plastic Packaging) and Unionplast (The National Italian Union of Plastic Material Converters - Plastics Rubber Federation) and launched in the municipality of…

What does the pharmaceutical industry want from packaging and packaging machine suppliers? A lot, according to Enrico Gasperotti, Head of Manufacturing of IBSA Institut Biochimique, but nothing impossible from a technical and technological point of view, also from an Industry 4.0 perspective. What counts rather is the flexibility of the supplier and their readiness to find the best solutions...…

The French group opens a new center in Casalecchio di Reno (BO), which at the same time functions as a base for commercial activities and as an expertise center serving the manufacturing industry, with particular reference to the packaging sector. The venue also hosts a showroom, offering a first hand experience of Schneider’s offer in terms of digital innovation in industry and energy. Riccardo…

One year on from the opening of the new plant in Amaro (UD), AMB Spa confirms its steady growth trend and, in 2018, is preparing to exceed 110 million turnover, with over 61 thousand tons of products sold, and a more marked attention to Eastern Europe, the United Kingdom, Spain and France.

More flexo, more gravure and an “alla” Kaizen organization support the activity of Inci-Flex (Fisciano, SA) and its ability to serve its customers.

Overcoming the sectorial conflicts between European and American standards or those of other countries regarding the standardization of packaging machines and systems: this the task entrusted to the international working group under Italian presidency, tasked with developing unique rules on the subject, that are valid worldwide.

As stated in the annual report of the European Bioplastics association, around 2.05 million tons of bioplastics were produced worldwide in 2017, 60% of which destined for packaging (1.2 million tons). With an 18% share, Europe stands as the second largest bioplastic producer after Asia.

The economic survey presented in July by Cosmetica Italia estimates that the sector’s overall turnover grew by 4.5%, approaching 11.5 billion Euro.

The products, the performance of the market and the packaging Barbara Iascone

Owens-Illinois presents O-I: EXPRESSIONS, an innovative digital printing technique developed specifically for glass, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance the brand image as well as the premium positioning of products.

Innovative design, a trendy and elegant look, a clean label that enhances the naturalness of the product: these are the distinguishing features for which the bottle of YOGA The Art of 100%, line of veggie juices (100% fruit) for the Horeca channel of Conserve Italia, was awarded the 15th Press, Outdoor & Promotion KeyAward in the Packaging Category.

The annual competition organized by etma, throws the spotlight on innovation and creativity in the European tube industry.
Here is who has won and why…

The producers of aluminium aerosol containers are right on track. The companies belonging to the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) produced nearly 3.3 billion cans in the first half of 2018, substantially more than in the same period the year before.

Taking care of water from its sources to the table, reducing environmental impact, supporting economic and social development, contributing to a future of health and wellbeing for people.

According to the final figures produced by the Italian Institute of Packaging, the global production of packaging expressed in tons closed 2017 at +2.7%, with 16,292 t/000.  While on the one hand exports have found new strength (+4.2%), on the other hand domestic demand has also driven Italian production, with a growth rate that should settle at around 2.3%. Imports also saw an upswing (+1.8%).

The quarterly observatory of the packaging supply chain: situation in July 2018. Consolidated data for 2017 and initial closing forecasts for the year.  Barbara Iascone Istituto Italiano Imballaggio

In support of Italian exports, the Cork Wood Services Consortium suggests how to improve the phytosanitary quality of shipments, with the aim of reducing the rejection of goods at the points of entry of importing countries.

After 18 years of service, Alessandro Frigerio, long-time general manager of Leuze electronic Srl, hands over to Antonio Belletti.