Consumables

Total, Intraplás and Yoplait successfully demonstrated the feasibility of incorporating recycled polystyrene from chemical recycling into yogurt pots

Total, Intraplás and Yoplait announced today that they have successfully run a pilot test aiming at using certified chemically recycled polystyrene in yogurt pots. This is the first step of a collaborative initiative aiming at testing the use of chemically recycled polystyrene in yogurt pots, supporting the development of sustainable PS recycling in France.

Orthex and Woodly working together towards carbon neutrality

Announcing the world’s first kitchen products made from Woodly’s wood-based plastic, to be in stores during 2021.

Stora Enso invests EUR 80 million in wood handling at Imatra mills

Stora Enso has decided to invest in centralising and modernising the wood handling capacity at its Imatra mills in Finland. The investment of EUR 80 million will enhance Stora Enso’s production capabilities for premium packaging board. The investment supports the Group’s strategy of sustainable profitable growth through packaging in strong customer segments. The investment is planned to start in Q1 2021 and to be completed in Q3 2022.

IPR firm as key partner for eco-startup Woodly

Woodly, a startup developing wood-based, carbon neutral and transparent plastic, is partnering with a patent expert from Papula-Nevinpat.

New Alfa Laval CM wireless condition monitor boosts process uptime while protecting plant equipment

With Industry 4.0 making it easier to drive operational efficiencies with wireless cellular connectivity, Alfa Laval is introducing the Alfa Laval CM, a condition monitoring system for rotating equipment, to its portfolio of sensing and control products. The new CM is another step forward in a digital transformation journey that Alfa Laval is pioneering with customers to harness the power of digital data for the hygienic processing industries.

Stora Enso invests in production line for granulated lignin

Stora Enso is investing EUR 14 million to build a granulation and packing plant for lignin, allowing easier packing and handling of lignin compared to powder and wet form. According to Stora Enso’s strategy, lignin is one of the key innovation areas for delivering growth on new applications, such as energy storage, binders and carbon fiber. The granulation plant will be located at Stora Enso’s Sunila Mill in Finland.

INX do Brasil merger paves way for South America expansion in 2021

INX International Ink Co. announced today that all its South American business has officially merged with parent corporation INX do Brasil. This process provides a stronger direct approach for INX products in the South American market, including acquisitions, branch establishment and future investments, as well as expansion plans for 2021.

Flint Group joins HolyGrail 2.0

Flint Group Packaging Inks, a global leader in the supply of print consumables and services to the packaging industry, has signed up to the HolyGrail 2.0 project that seeks to solve the complexities surrounding the recycling of post-consumer plastic packaging.

Fedrigoni expands abroad and completes the acquisition of Mexican company, Industrial Papelera Venus

The Verona-based group specialising in the production of special papers for packaging, graphics and self-adhesive labelling products further strengthens its lead in self-adhesive labels and increases its overseas presence.

First female paper technician apprentices at Smurfit Kappa Nettingsdorf

Apprentices are also being sought for 2021 - taster days for all interested parties
Since 1 September 2020 there are for the first time two female apprentices for the apprenticeship occupation of paper technician at Smurfit Kappa Nettingsdorf. A total of 22 apprentices are currently in training. Apprentices are also being sought again for 2021. The best way to get an insight into the individual apprenticeships is to attend the taster days at Smurfit Kappa Nettingsdorf. Registrations for these are possible until the end of January 2021.

Henkel opens new automated logistics center for Southern Europe

Henkel has opened a state-of-the-art, fully automated Laundry & Home Care warehouse at its production facility in Montornès del Vallès, Spain (Barcelona). The company has enabled an investment of 22 million euros in the 24,000 square meter warehouse, which will serve as a major logistics hub for Southern Europe.