UPM Raflatac has launched a new solvent-free RX adhesives for durable labeling applications. The new RX adhesive family includes RX18 for non-polar surfaces such as PP and PE plastics and RX15 for polar surfaces such as metal and glass.
The researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed an ultralight polyethylene terephthalate (PET) aerogels from plastic bottle waste that can be used in various applications, in response to the global issue of plastic waste.
Amcor has developed a new film platform that can be recycled and can handle a range of retort high-barrier, ambient medium-barrier and ambient high-barrier applications.
WestRock Company has received 12 awards at the 75th annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition, sponsored by the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC).
Tekni-Plex has completed the acquisition of Belgian PE packaging maker Beyers Plastics. The acquisition is aimed at expanding Tekni-Plex’s portfolio of cleanroom-produced pharmaceutical and medical flexible packaging products.
Flexible Packaging is experiencing a rapid growth in all market segments. It is the second largest packaging segment following the corrugated paper and ahead of bottles and miscellaneous rigid plastic packaging.
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a new recyclable shopping bag with social impact. Made from 75% Social Plastic, the new eco-shopping bag is dedicated prevent waste and reduce poverty among people living in Haiti and the Philippines.
Qosmedix has added two new sample size lip gloss vials and caps to its growing mini packaging line. The 1 ml and 1.5 ml clear Lip Gloss Vials feature a corresponding Black Cap with Flocked Doe Foot Lip Gloss Applicator and Wiper.
Organized by Messe Mu?nchen, drink technology India (dti) witnessed around 201 exhibitors from 17 countries that presented their innovations and solutions. The event covered around 23 percent more net exhibition area than at the last event in Mumbai.
Smurfit Kappa Group is set to acquire FHB paper mill and Avala Ada corrugated plant in Belgrade for €133 million from Kappa Star Group. The acquisition is expected to expand the geographic presence of Smurfit’s packaging operations in Southeast Europe.
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Consumer products company Colgate-Palmolive has signed a deal with recycling business TerraCycle on a free recycling program in the UK for recycling care products and packaging. The new program enables the consumers to recycle any brand of toothpaste tubes and caps, toothbrush outer packaging, toothpaste cartons, toothbrush, and electric and battery toothbrush heads.
