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Manifesto for the Digital Transition
The authors of this manifesto are a coalition of European trade associations, including COSMED (Association of SMEs in the Cosmetics Industry), ERPA (European Cosmetics Responsible Person Association) and Cosmetics Europe. They note that current regulations are fragmented: some laws allow for digital labeling, while others still require information to be provided on physical media. This situation complicates matters for companies, particularly SMEs, and hinders innovation.
Automotive Parts Cycle Package Global Market Report 2025
Automotive parts cycle package refers to a bundled collection of automotive components designed to support the maintenance, repair, or replacement cycle of vehicles. It helps streamline parts supply, ensure compatibility, minimize downtime, and improve vehicle performance and reliability. The key types of automotive parts cycle package include paper packaging, wooden packaging, metal packaging, and plastic packaging.
Thong Guan Industries 1Q24 Profits Surge Aided By Plastic Packaging And F&B Segments
Thong Guan Industries (TGI) reported a 1Q24 core net profit of RM24.2m, which was above expectations. The earnings beat was largely in line with the sales growth in the Plastic Packaging (+8.4%yoy) and F&B (+24.5% yoy) segments respectively and a slight margin uptick in 1Q24. CGS International (CGS) said today (May 29) that stronger demand for TGI’s offerings in both segments is largely attributable to recovering consumption both locally and in TGI’s key exports markets.
KTMB Announces New ETS Schedule Starting August 1
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) today announced a new schedule for ETS services on all routes, effective August 1. Despite the changes, KTMB will maintain 32 services per day. According to a statement from KTMB, the KL Sentral-Ipoh-KL Sentral and KL Sentral-Butterworth-KL Sentral routes will each have 10 trips per day. The KL Sentral-Padang Besar-KL Sentral route will have eight trips per day.
Bolt Heaters Market Growth, Trends, Opportunities And Forecast To 2031 | Top Key Players Goodman Electric, Cetal
(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) Bolt Heaters Market Size WILMINGTON, DE , UNITED STATES, February 19, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- The bolt heaters market size was valued at $179.4 million in 2021, and bolt heaters industry is estimated to reach $269.4 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2022 to 2031. Download sample report with Industry Insights: Bolt heaters utilize the power of heat to expand metal bolts, making them easier to remove.
PREVENTED OCEAN PLASTIC SOUTHEAST ASIA INAUGURATE NEW COLLECTION CENTRE WITH GLOBAL INVESTMENT PARTNERS
Prevented Ocean Plastic™ Southeast Asia (POPSEA) are proud to announce the grand opening of their new collection centre in Jl. Pegangsaan Dua KM. 1, Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, which is the next step in the company’s mission to set up best-in-class recycling infrastructure in underserved communities across Indonesia.
4 Drawbacks of Plastic Packaging | Eco-Friendly Solutions
The packaging process plays an important role in supply chain management. Whether you buy something at an e-commerce website, your newly purchased goods will come in custom printed mailer boxes that protect your product and advertise the brand. It also provides an excellent unboxing experience to customers. Plastic packaging is everywhere, from food and beverages to household items and electronics.
PACK gives BACK is Back at PACK EXPO International
PACK EXPO’s annual event PACK gives BACK, returns to PACK EXPO International (Oct. 23-26; McCormick Place, Chicago) bigger and better than ever! For the first time in its Chicago history, the event will be a musical performance, with headlining band STYX taking center stage at McCormick Place, according to show producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. Rockwell Automation returns as title sponsor and proceeds will benefit the PMMI Foundation.
Digital Packaging Summit Announces Domino, HP, SCREEN, and Xeikon, as Keynote Sponsors
PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in the U.S., confirms that Domino, HP, SCREEN, and Xeikon have returned as keynote sponsors, filling all four available top-level sponsor slots. The 8th annual Digital Packaging Summit is taking place at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., from Nov. 7-9, 2022. More details can be found at digitalpackagingsummit.com.
Edible kelp packaging and plastic-free insulation: 9 innovations designed to help end plastic pollution
It's likely that only 9% of the 8.3 billion tonnes of plastics to have been made since 1950 made have been recycled. As part of edie's Circular Economy Week, edie and Springwise highlight nine innovations aiming to help the world produce less plastic and recycle what we already have. Plastic is an issue that is easy for the public to understand. Consumers hold plastic products in their own hands every day, and footage of marine animals ensnared by plastic waste provokes a strong, emotive reaction.
New Legislation & Brand Innovations for Sustainable Cosmetic Packaging
As U.S. packaging policy evolves, hear how 3 forward-thinking beauty brands are meeting sustainability challenges. Featuring Dan Felton, AMERIPEN; Jill Tomandl, Smashbox; Mike Indursky, HEAR ME RAW Skincare; Joy Chen, Pure Culture Beauty Packaging regulations and consumer behavior continue to evolve in the Cosmetic Industry, with an emphasis on Sustainable Packaging—and brands are providing creative solutions for connecting with ecologically conscious consumers.
Packaging design trends that attract consumers in 2022, brought to you by Catalyst Collaborative Innovation
Consumers have more choices than ever as the retail landscape continues to rapidly evolve and fragment. The growing need to stand out in a sea of products, both on crowded shelves and digital screens, has created new pressure to optimize the use of package design. How can brands use packaging to stay relevant in the eyes and hands of the consumer?
Packaging Premiere and PCD Milan
For the first time in Milan, the world of luxury and beauty packaging meet in an exclusive event. A unique opportunity to share ideas and inspiration, discover new packaging technologies and materials, and create the packaging that will delight and seduce consumers and retailers in the year to come. Please Note: online pre-registration is mandatory, as registration on site is not possible. Admission is free. Visitors: the show entrance is allowed only to TRADE OPERATORS.
Packaging Innovations & Empack
Discover the future of your brand's packaging and production journey This month Packaging Innovations & Empack opens the doors to the UK’s essential annual event driving business and innovation across the whole packaging journey from primary packaging, secondary packaging, contract packing and fulfilment, labelling and printing and packing and processing technology.
EskoWorld 2022
We can't wait to see you LIVE in 2022! Join us for the largest Esko user conference of the year – EskoWorld - in Grapevine, TX, June 7-9th! EskoWorld 2022 will be the 31st annual event, bringing together over 500 professionals from both suppliers and brand owners. The event will be hosted at the award-winning Gaylord Texan Resort. This annual event gathers Esko users from around the globe.
Nova announces two new collaborations to boost PCR use in plastics packaging
Calgary-based Nova is partnering with recycler Revolution to provide a portfolio of PCR-based resins, and is also sponsoring the Pet Sustainability Coalition’s FlexForward pilot recycling program. Nova Chemicals Corp. has entered into two new collaborations designed to increase the use of post-consumer recyclate (PCR) in flexible packaging.
Pure-TwistFlip™ to Hit the Shelves
Elopak is pleased to announce the upcoming roll out of its tethered cap solution – the Pure-TwistFlip Announced in 2021, the tethered cap is one of the latest innovations launched by Elopak. The Pure-TwistFlip™ has been designed so that the closure remains attached to the carton throughout its entire lifecycle, thereby reducing the risk of it being littered.
CPhI China & P-MEC China-
CPhI China is your gateway to successfully growing your business in the 2nd largest pharma market in the world. Whether you are looking for sourcing new business or get the latest market insight, this is your pharmaceutical platform in Asia. We are so excited to be bringing the community back together. CPhI & P-MEC China will return as a SMART event, combining online features with an in-person show.
Pharmapack -Drug Delivery & Packaging
Pharmapack is the European hub for the pharma packaging and drug delivery device industry. Taking place annually in Paris, the event unites over 5,000 attendees and more than 300 exhibitors for two days of innovation, networking, and education. Join us this May for an action-packed SMART event with online and in-person elements, giving you the opportunity to network, source, and learn what you need to help your business grow. Schreiner Medipharm is also available - Booth no-C46.
Six Axis Case Maker Automated made by Muller
Muller Technology has introduced a new six-axis case packer built around an industrial six-axis robot and promising higher productivity than the company‘s recently launched cobot case packer. Targeting high-volume packaging lines, the six-axis case packer offers higher cavitation for the production of blow-molded bottles and thermoformed or injection molded packaging, handling up to 64 cavities every six seconds for lids, with five-second cycles for containers.
Green Seal Recruiting Advisors For Sustainable Packaging Program
Transitioning to Sustainable Packaging Manufacturers and consumer goods companies worldwide are prioritizing efforts to reduce their virgin plastic consumption after decades of growth. In fact, companies, governments, and other organizations representing more than 20 percent of the plastic packaging market committed to ambitious goals for 2025 to realize a common vision of a circular economy for plastics.
Amcor increases use of Advance Recycling Material leveraging Exxon Exxtend Technology
Amcor a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, today announced it is the first company to purchase certified circular polyethylene material using ExxonMobil’s Exxtend™ technology for advanced recycling. Amcor will leverage this new material across its global portfolio, providing customers in the healthcare and food industries with circular content in a variety of solutions and applications.
United Caps brings new Sustainable ,Secure & affordable Edible Oil closure solution
United Caps innovating new closure in which they are thinking out of the box to innovate. the solutions which perform smoothly at the time of filling as well as in the kitchen. Closures that FLIP, CLICK and SWITCH, from the outstanding DOUBLEFLOW to the innovative 26mm range, discover big closures and big innovations on small closures enhancing the consumers experience of your product.
Coles to remove plastic measuring scoops from Coles Brand laundry powders
Coles’ Together to Zero waste ambition sees the supermarket continue to work with industry partners, suppliers, and customers to reduce waste and unnecessary plastics. Scoops from Coles Tropical Paradise and Coles Ultra Original and Sensitive laundry powders will be removed from April 1. The new scoopless laundry powders will be specially marked with ‘Reducing our Impact’, with the packaging featuring a light green lid, ensuring customers can easily spot the packs.
Railway introduces two-wheeler packaging service for passengers in Uttar Pradesh
In a major relief to commuters, especially expatriate professionals and university and college students, who need to leave their hometowns and move to other cities, Indian railway Two wheeler paid packaging service has been introduced to facilitate such passengers to safely carry their personal mode of transport with them.
Export to Ethiopia, a bright star amid a global economic slowdown
Founded in 2005, Sanex Packaging Connections started with an online platform as “your destination for anything in packaging”. We progressed with innovative models of bringing new technologies to the world through support to foreign packaging companies. We are a team of packaging professionals who have worked on successful projects with multinationals for live packaging projects. We are the first packaging consulting company to have ISO 9001:2015 certification.
New consortium to develop artificial intelligence model for packaging waste sorting
National Test Centre Circular Plastics (NTCP), Danone, Colgate-Palmolive, Ferrero, LVMH Recherche, Mars, Incorporated, Michelin, Nestlé, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Ghent University (Belgium) and Radboud University (the Netherlands) will form the consortium. As part of the consortium, NTCP will test a wide range of packaging products provided by the brand-owners using its own flexible and modular sorting lines with industrial equipment.
Huthamaki supports Unilever Carte D'Or as it removes Plastic use with move to Recyclable Paper
Huhtamaki, a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions, has worked with Carte D’Or to shift the packaging for their ice cream to recyclable paper tubs and lids. The move to recyclable paper-based packaging will help the brand eliminate more than 900 tonnes of virgin plastic in the UK annually. “Huhtamaki is on a journey to becoming the first choice in sustainable packaging solutions with a focus to ensure our products are recyclable, compostable, or reusable by 2030.
Clinical Trial at Sanofi- Booklet Label for Needle Protection System
For the successful performance of clinical trials, the following criteria are essential: accuracy, safety, efficiency, and speed. Since most studies are conducted internationally, the investigational drugs must be reliably marked and provided with a complete set of important information in several languages.
Haldiram's lands in controversy for Urdu packaging on namkeen
As the nation continues to witness ever increasing incidents adding to the siege of national discourse on objections to halal meat, the hijab and the Azaan, a newer incident has come up, only this time involving Sudarshan TV and a Haldiram's outlet. A video became viral on social media wherein a Sudarshan TV reporter was seen heckling a Haldiram outlet store manager for an Urdu text on 'Falhari Mixture' snack packets.
Brookfield invest Rs. 2000 Cr in Jindals Packaging Business
Jindal Poly Films, a BC Jindal Group firm, has signed a definitive agreement with Canadian investor Brookfield to raise as much as Rs 2000 cr by selling a significant minority stake in its packaging films business.
New BarrierGuard Enhance now keep your Beverage Fresh and Fizzy
Ring Container Technologies is shaping a new frontier for smaller size carbonated PET bottles. Energy shots and beverages with Enhance™ technology are customizable into unique shapes, creating on-shelf brand differentiation. Enhance protection is mainly for small size carbonated beverage-Smaller PET packages have traditionally been difficult to carbonate and maintain that carbonation due to the volume and surface area.
Aquapak launches new Innovative Polymer resin- Hydrofoil
You are here Home » innovation » Aquapak launches new Innovative Polymer resin- Hydrofoil Hydropol™ is an enabling technology that allows traditional plastics such as PE to be replaced with a highly functional polymer that allows multiple end-of-life options and is designed for the circular economy. It can be used on its own or combined with other materials including biopolymers, to create a wide range of materials and packaging.
AmLite® HeatFlex Recyclable wins prestigious industry award
Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, was recently recognized with a Gold Innovation Award for its AmLite® HeatFlex Recyclable packaging. The award was announced during the streaming ceremony of the Packaging Innovation Awards, sponsored by Dow, on March 31. For over three decades, the Packaging Innovation Awards has recognized packaging projects around the world, showcasing the best in sustainability innovation.
Procter & Gamble India turns ‘plastic waste neutral’
Fast-moving consumer goods company Procter & Gamble India turned ‘plastic waste neutral’ in fiscal 2022, after it collected, processed, and recycled over 19,000 MT of post-consumer plastic packaging waste that exceeded the amount of plastic packaging used in its products sold in a year. Several large FMCG companies including Hindustan Unilever Ltd., Dabur India and now P&G India, have achieved this feat.
Shape-shifting pasta could reduce packaging costs
The team, led by professor Eran Sharon and Ido Levin of the Racah Institute of Physics, faculty of science, is pursuing commercialization of this manufacturing technique, which could reduce packaging and in turn carbon dioxide emissions for producers. “Our shape-shifting pasta technology has the potential to transform the manufacturing, transportation and storage process,” Mr. Sharon said.
3D Neopac Upgrades On-Site Manufacturing Technology
3D Neopac, a global provider of tube packaging for cosmetics and health care, and part of the Hoffmann Neopac Group, has upgraded its on-site manufacturing technology with two additional flexo decoration stations, and will also introduce a new tube line for capacity extension. Infrastructure Investment The infrastructure investment further bolsters the company’s metallic, flexo and digital decoration capabilities.
Dow ,Sartorious, Sudpack collaborate to support the Global Supply of Covid Vaccines
Value chain partners Dow, Sartorius, and Südpack Medica have come together to support the global coronavirus vaccination effort by manufacturing bioprocessing bags, which are an essential component for the safe production and transportation of coronavirus vaccines globally. As the global fight against the pandemic continues, people around the world need access to vaccines produced efficiently and to rigorous safety standards.
Exclusive interview: Unilever on nations deciding to work towards a global agreement for plastic waste
A month ago, nations came together at UNEA-5.2 in Nairobi and agreed to begin work on a legally binding agreement to tackle plastic waste. This was seen as a significant step forward by the businesses and organizations that had called for a UN treaty leading up to the outcome.
The Ukrainian packaging industry responds to Russia’s invasion
At a time of immense strife, how is the Ukrainian packaging industry dealing with its day-to-day activities, and what does the future hold for it? To find out, we spoke with Veronika Khalaydzhi, PhD, president of the Club Packagers of Ukraine, and Valery Krivoshey, PhD, editor-in-chief of the packaging magazine Upakovka. First things first – how are you and your colleagues? Could you let us know about your personal experience of the past few weeks?
KORTRAX®: Safe Packaging Alternative to Fluorination of Polyolefin Packaging
On 3/16/22, the EPA issued an announcement regarding PFAS, PFOS contamination in polyolefin containers (https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022-03/letter-to-fluorinated-hdpe- industry_03-16-22_signed.pdf). And on 8/9/21 the FDA issued a letter to industry on fluorinated polyethylene food packaging (https://www.fda.gov/food/cfsan-constituent-updates/fda-issues-letter-industry-fluorinated- polyethylene-food-contact-containers).
Keurig Dr Pepper makes sustainability push with new water goal and packaging prototype
Keurig Dr Pepper aims to be net water positive, or replenish more water than it uses, by 2050. The company set the new target, made on World Water Day, as part of its "Drink Well. Do Good." corporate responsibility commitment. CPGs like Keurig Dr Pepper have been continuing to work on improving their sustainability profile through commitments like water reduction goals and recyclable packaging, to offset the significant environmental footprint of food and beverage manufacturing.
Unilever, Nestle, Mars, PepsiCo and Mondelez International have jointly pledged to increase investments to scale flexible plastics recycling
The five fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies made the commitment on Tuesday (1 March) as they launched a new Europe-based scheme called the Flexible Packaging Initiative. The aim of the initiative is to assist the transition to a situation in which flexible plastics – often used to make carrier bags and to house products like snacks, grains, bread and cheeses – are widely recycled in Europe.
Coors Light Ditching Plastic Rings from Packaging, Saving 1.7 Million Pounds of Annual Waste
Coors Light is making a big change for the environment. On Tuesday, the beer brand announced it would be eliminating plastic rings from its packaging globally, transitioning to fully recyclable and sustainably sourced cardboard-wrap carriers later this year. It's not the first time Coors has been on the cutting edge of change. In 1959, the adult beverage giant notably debuted the two-piece recyclable aluminum can, revolutionizing the beverage industry in the process.
Packamama launches as the climate tech packaging spin off from eco-flat wine bottle inventors, Garçon Wines
Inspired in name by the revered Inca goddess Pachamama, Packamama offers packaging protecting Mother Earth. It encompasses the packaging supply and bottling elements to third parties previously handled by Garçon Wines, including their climate-friendly eco-flat wine bottles which are flat to save space and made from 100% recycled PET to save weight and energy.
CSI Thermoformage launches into environmental impact measurement
Wednesday, February 23, 2022Sector The company, an expert in eco-friendly thermoformed packaging, offers to measure the environmental footprint of its products. The objective is to make its customers aware of the positive aspects of packaging that includes recycled materials. Thanks to a recent development, CSI Thermoformage can offer life cycle analyses of its packaging. Eight criteria are taken into account in the calculation (GHG emissions, energy and water consumption, etc.).
Delhi to fully eliminate single-use plastic by June 30
Taking forward the commitment to eliminate single-use plastics, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has announced a ban on the entry of plastic waste into Delhi. All the manufacturers, retailers, general public, and shopkeepers have been asked not to keep any stock of single-use plastic by June 30, 2022.
Biopolymer film: An alternative to single-use plastic food packaging
Packaging plays a vital role in the food industry. Good packaging can ensure that food and beverages are protected from contamination or tampering and retain their desired quality throughout their shelf life. Despite the importance that packaging plays, the packaging industry hasn't kept pace with the continuous innovations made in technology. The COVID-19 pandemic has also changed the way foods are sold. Few foods are sold unpackaged or displayed at the counter without being individually packed.
Colgate® Launches Recyclable Toothpaste Tube with "Recycle Me!" message for users in the U.S.
Colgate is rolling out its breakthrough recyclable tube in the U.S. and using a bold message on its package to help get the word out. Colgate-Palmolive's tube, the first to be recognized by external recycling authorities as recyclable, is made from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), the same No. 2 plastic used for milk and detergent bottles. Recycling the tube alongside plastic bottles requires no extra steps -- no rinsing, cutting or cleaning before tossing it into a recycling bin.
McLaren Packaging invests in carbon offsetting project in Argyll & Bute
Managed by Forest Carbon, the new mixed woodland planting project at Millhouse will create a productive, predominately native, woodland of 68,000 trees over 34.5 hectares. Comprising such species as sycamore, willow, oak, aspen, beech, cherry, Norway spruce and Scots pine, the woodland will capture some 9,500 tonnes of CO2 over the life of the project.
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