The world's third-largest manufacturer of flexible packaging is investing more than 80 million euros in its Constantia Teich plant in Austria. Core elements are a new rolling mill and an additional paint line, which will enable the group to take advantage of growth opportunities in the aluminium market while securing the supply chain. Likewise, the company scores on the topic of sustainability: further reduction of the CO2 footprint and climate-friendly rolling with green electricity and a photovoltaic system.
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Digitisation meets sustainability: bag-to-bag concept gets digital product passport for traceable recycling
Dow, HP Indigo, Reifenhäuser, Cadel Deinking and Karlville show how digitalisation is driving packaging recyclability
K 2022: Luban HP2151T marks latest OQ innovation in thin wall packaging solutions
Produced using Spheripol technology, Luban HP2151T is a high-flow reactor grade PP homopolymer that delivers key benefits on demanding market needs: Sustainability, light weighting, aesthetics and productivity
Greater stability with less material: KHS develops PET bottle with glued-in handle
• Container for home care and food products fully circular
• Up to 30% less material used
• Bottle body and handle made entirely of rPET
Mark Andy’s successful digital transformation at Labelexpo Americas 2022
‘Digital transformation’ was Mark Andy’s informal motto at Labelexpo Americas 2022, which was held recently after a four-year break. Using this keynote, Mark Andy presented three narrow web hybrid presses for label production, including its new toner-based Digital Pro MAX with toner white, and two inkjet/hybrid presses: Digital Series HD and Digital Series iQ.
No Liner, No Problem! Aptar Food + Beverage Announces Slide, a New Liner-Free Dispensing Closure
Increasing consumer convenience, reducing waste, and improving packaging recyclability
BW Packaging Systems turns “Conversations to Innovations” at PACK EXPO
Booth S-2100 to host purposeful packaging solutions developed through ongoing dialogue with customers
PACK EXPO CHICAGO: THE BEST OF ROBOPAC AND OCME INNOVATION
23-26 October 2022: a date that marks the important return of an equally decisive event. We are talking about Pack Expo International, the most important international trade fair for the packaging and processing sectors which, after 4 years, is once again back on stage in Chicago - USA. A dynamic and complete event, with training sessions, networking opportunities and, above all, with the presence of all the key players, ready to bring technological and process innovation to the fore.
Energy-efficient blow molding with PCR T
The processing of plastic recyclates places particularly high demands on machine technology. The use of post-consumer resins (PCR) is specifically challenging. At K 2022, blow molding specialist W. MÜLLER is presenting a 3-layer extrusion unit that shows how the right combination of extruder and extrusion head turns used plastics into high-quality packaging. The system saves energy through a unique heating-cooling combination.
OQ strengthens its bottles & closures portfolio with new solutions
OQ continues to make progress with the depth and performance of its rigid packaging solutions for plastic bottle & closure converters
Luban DMDA 6200, DMDZ 6147, EP 2348R, and DNDA 8320 offer crucial benefits relating to environmental stress cracking resistance (ESCR), toughness and other key performance metrics
Six additional new grades are due for the near future – these will focus on thin-walled bottles and customised closures serving different functional needs
Three exhibits – one goal: Sustainable and efficient production of packaging items
At K 2022, three Allrounders specially designed for the packaging sector will be on show. As an alternative to thermoforming, an electric Allrounder 720 A with a new injection unit 1300 will be producing thin-walled IML cups at Arburg stand 13A13. Two other innovative applications will be showcased at stands run by partners.