Expanded PolyStyrene (EPS) microplastics are widely recognised as a significant contributor to marine plastic pollution, making up over 40% of plastic debris on Asian beaches.1 Bans on EPS packaging have gained tremendous momentum recently, particularly in the European Union and the wider Caribbean region.2,3 Legislation banning the use of EPS packaging has also been introduced in Fiji, the Philippines, and regions in the United States, just to name a few.4,5,6
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SABIC & CJ Cheiljedang collaborate on world-first ready-to-eat rice packaging bowls made with 25% certified renewable PP
Instant white rice packaged in thermoformed food-contact polypropylene bowls with 25% renewable content offering high dimensional stability and heat resistance for microwaving.
Thimm invests in the digital future with a new flat-bed die-cutter at its Castrop-Rauxel site
The packaging manufacturer Thimm continues to focus on the expansion and digitalisation of its plants and is investing more than three million euros in a new flat-bed die-cutter for its Castrop-Rauxel production site. With this high-performance system, Thimm is taking another step forward towards achieving its digitalisation vision of the Internet of Packs.
Successful third staging of ProWine Mumbai
India moves into the focus of the wine and spirits industry
PulPac reveals a Phone Tray Insert and broadens its lineup of standardized Dry Molded Fiber products
PulPac, a leader in dry molding technology, announces the latest addition to its “Highway Products”: the Dry Molded Fiber Phone Tray Insert. It is now offered to producers and represents another stride towards PulPac’s commitment to providing cost-effective, environmentally responsibly produced packaging alternatives.
A unique partner for sustainable packaging. SACMI at Gulfood Manufacturing 2023
The range of machines and systems for the food and beverage sector continues to evolve. From cap and pre-form production technologies to integration with complete bottling lines, through to the processing and primary and secondary wrapping of chocolate and other food and non-food products, together with the ability to monitor products thanks to sophisticated and reliable vision systems.
The unique features of the SACMI IPS at the Plastimagen 2023 exhibition
Strategic in terms of volumes and the number of projects, Mexico speaks the language of SACMI innovation. How? Through a unique offer, ranging from quality control integrated in the IPS presses to the possibility of increasing productivity of the new lightweight necks that are currently in high demand on the market
SACMI Beverage flies to Drink Japan 2023
SACMI labeling technologies to play a starring role. Precise, modular and versatile, these machines meet a huge range of high-speed and medium-speed packaging requirements, with design focusing on the need for optimal control of different materials and frequent format changeovers. FlexiOpera PRO 200 for Roll-Fed applications to be exhibited
Drink Japan, four good (technological) reasons to choose SACMI
Innovation by SACMI Rigid Packaging Technologies to play a pivotal role from 6 to 8 December 2023. An ever-wider range - from caps, preforms and containers to post-processing - with an ever-sharper focus on sustainability
Plastivision India 2023, sustainability and customisation with SACMI
An advanced proposal to meet every need in the field of sustainable rigid packaging. Zeroing the footprint at the trade fair with the CCM48 equipped with a regrinder. A wide range of products, from the new 26/22 mm lightweight caps to the GME 30.40 and GME 30.41 neck preforms, also available for special applications
Digital, versatile, sustainable: SACMI solutions for the beverage industry
Proposed innovations to include machines for the manufacture of metal closures: crown caps, aluminum closures and tear-off caps. Key ‘digital’ developments comprise DMD decoration and the quality/process controls incorporated in production machines. No less distinctive is the SACMI Beverage range which, with FLEXI Opera Beer, sets new standards for reliability and versatility