Essel Propack Ltd. has commenced the first phase of commercial production at its new unit in Kamrup, Assam. The size of investment in phase-I is over Rs. 60 crore. Spread across 70,000 sq.ft., this Greenfield investment by Essel Propack is planned for production of 750 million laminated tubes per annum when it is fully completed. […]
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Introduction Bio-based polymers are materials which are produced from renewable resources. The terms bio-based polymers and biodegradable polymers are used extensively in the literature, but there is a key difference between the two types of polymers. Biopolymers are of two main types: biopolymers that come from living organisms; and, biopolymers which need to be polymerized
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Germany-based international sorting system specialist, Stadler Engineering, has called for a uniform approach to waste collection and the end of co-mingled recycling if new EU recycling targets are to be met. The statement comes following the European Parliament’s decision to vote in favour of revised recycling targets for EU countries. In April 2018, MEPs approved
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A new additive is being introduced to the plastic packaging industry which could aid the breakdown of plastic waste at landfill. A new additive is being introduced to the plastic packaging industry which could aid the breakdown of plastic waste at landfill. NEO Plastics, a US-based firm, is bringing NEO Plastics to the market at
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Ampacet has introduced two antistatic additives, 102669 and 103453, that deliver excellent antistatic performance in food and industrial packaging applications, even in very dry conditions. Antistatic additives are often added to plastic parts, especially to films used in flexible packaging applications, to improve their antistatic properties and reduce or avoid processing issues and the risk
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Amcor has announced the expansion of its injection blow molding (IBM) and extrusion blow molding (EBM) capabilities for the production of healthcare, food and home and personal care packaging. The company has invested in the Jet series all-electric IBM platform from Meccanoplastica Group, Florence, Italy and the KBB series all-electric EBM platform from Kautex Maschinenbau,
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Scientists have engineered an enzyme which can digest some of our most commonly polluting plastics, providing a potential solution to one of the world’s biggest environmental problems. The discovery could result in a recycling solution for millions of tonnes of plastic bottles, made of polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, which currently persists for hundreds of years
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Garry Kohl, senior director R&D, snacks category, global packaging innovation – ?PepsiCo, detailed a startling goal at last month’s The Packaging Conference when discussing specific Frito-Lay initiatives to develop packaging that’s better for the environment. Kohl told the audience that the company’s “Holy Grail” quest of a 100% biodegradable film was made possible by incorporating
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High-barrier polymers could seem a foreign concept for anyone living life outside a science lab, but in reality, they’re a lot more prevalent in daily life than most people realise. High-barrier polymers are the ideal food and pharmaceutical packaging solution that efficiently protects and extends the shelf life of food and medicines. Matthias Huter, Global
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The Indian Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) recently extended regulations for mandatory packaging of food grains and sugar in jute material for jute year 2017-18, i.e, July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018. The decision followed demands from the jute industry regarding the same and will support the livelihood of the workers and farmers
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An Interview with Mr. Shailesh Nema, Vice President and Managing Director, The Michelman Innovation Centre for Coatings The Michelman Innovation Centre for Coatings(MICC) was recently inaugurated in Mumbai and Packaging 360 took the opportunity of having a chat with Mr Shailesh Nema, Vice President and Managing Director, Michelman about the center and their future plans in
Uflex is putting increased emphasis on developing resource optimised packaging for essential staples like Pulses, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Salt and Oil. It’s an endeavour to extend the very use of flexible packaging by India’s largest multinational flexible packaging materials and solution company Talking more about this initiative, Mr. Jeevaraj Pillai, joint president, packaging and new
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