Packaging
RKW, headquartered in Frankenthal, Germany has reportedly introduced its eco-friendly packaging film based on FPO (filled polyolefin) in the North American markets. According to reports pertaining to the matter, the aluminum-free FPO mono-material packaging is suitable for wrapping dairy products, including butter, due to effective …
Packaging
KM Packaging, a leading supplier of lidding films and flexible packaging, has developed a new resource efficient and reduced-plastic packaging by harnessing its advanced KPeel range of lidding film solutions. According to sources close to the issue, the new range of mono-PET film will offer …
Packaging
Labelink, a Montreal-based labels and flexible packaging company has reportedly acquired all the assets of Safety Seal Plastic Inc., another packaging firm housed in Canada. Through this acquisition, Labelink will be able to significantly increase its offerings into the Canada flexible packaging market, cite sources …
Advanced Materials
Ecoark Holdings, Inc., a United States based AgTech firm focused on providing solutions that improve product margins and lower food wastage, has reportedly announced to have inked a definite contract with Virterras Materials US LLC. As per sources, the deal involves the sale of some …
Paints & Coatings
Stahl, a renowned firm in surface treatment & coating solutions for flexible materials, has recently announced that it is collaborating with HP to enhance the durability of printed synthetics. Reportedly, the duo is expected to combine their expertise as well as product portfolio to help …
Packaging
ePac Flexible Packaging, an industry leader in high quality, fast time-to-market, medium and short run length flexible packaging, has recently announced the addition of a second press to its Chicago facility. This addition brings the number of HP Indigo 20000 to eight with these printing …
Recycling
France reportedly plans to further its aim of plastic recycling, by launching a penalty system designed to increase the costs of consumer goods packaged with non-recycled plastic. As per authentic sources, the move comes on the heels of the pledge undertaken by the nation to …
Recycling
New Zealand reportedly joined a growing list of countries that have been making it to the front page for banning single use plastic bags. According to an official announcement, single use plastic bags have to be phased out in New Zealand by the end of …
Advanced Materials
Britain’s University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has apparently made it to the headlines for its announcement of the world’s first-ever graphene-skinned airplane. As per authentic sources, the aerospace engineers from the UCLan presented the airplane, named as Juno, at the recently held Farnborough Air Show …
Paints & Coatings
Vanora, a Switzerland based innovative polymer dispersion manufacturer, has made it to the headlines for its announcement of a new biocide-free dispersion named as DXV.4229. Sources claim that VeoVa™ vinyl ester monomer from Hexion Inc. is a crucial component in the newly developed specialized binder …
