South Korea’s Yusung Pack installs new Comexi SL2 laminator

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

27 Jan 21

With advanced controls, the Comexi SL2 is said to be an ideal short and medium run laminator for…

Multiple IndustriesConvertingCoating & Laminating

Major UK supermarkets need to do more to tackle plastic packaging, say charities

By Thomas Parker

26 Jan 21

Of the ten UK supermarkets listed, Waitrose is seen as doing the most to tackle plastic packaging waste,…

Multiple Industries

Alpla to install new extrusion system for recycled PET at Italian facility

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

26 Jan 21

The new extrusion system will help produce up to 15,000 tonnes of food-grade recycled PET per annum

Multiple IndustriesProductsPET

Food, drink and foodservice industry trends to look out for in 2021

By Thomas Parker

25 Jan 21

Key trends to look out for includes consumers wanting to be a part of communities with like-minded individuals

Multiple Industries

ProMach acquires packaging company Bartelt

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

25 Jan 21

The acquisition of Bartelt enables ProMach to expand its North American flexible packaging business, as well as further…

Multiple IndustriesProductsPouch

FCA Packaging buys protective packaging solutions provider Timber Creek

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

25 Jan 21

Timber Creek has expertise in the manufacturing of protective packaging solutions for a wide variety of end markets

Multiple IndustriesProductsProtective

GPD Companies to acquire thermoplastics distributor Distrupol

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

25 Jan 21

Distrupol, based in Surrey of England, distributes thermoplastics to the polymer processing industry in Europe

Multiple IndustriesMaterialsRigid Plastic

Heinz to remove plastic from all its multipacks in the UK in 2021

By Thomas Parker

22 Jan 21

The plastic-free Heinz multipacks uses 5% less material than a fully enclosed wraparound box and 10% less than…

Multiple Industries

Smurfit Kappa introduces new eBottle packaging solutions

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

22 Jan 21

The new portfolio consists of different sustainable solutions, including the Rollor bottle pack, BiPack, and Pop-up insert, for…

BeverageProductsBottle

PulPac secures funds to boost commercialisation of sustainable packaging technology

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

22 Jan 21

Dry Moulded Fibre is an advanced manufacturing technology for circular, low cost and high-performance fibre-based packaging and single-use…

Multiple IndustriesTechnologyAutomation