0:56 min Digitization, Sorting and collection
CONNECTED SYSTEMS

New chances of connected systems in the plastics processing industry

At the FAKUMA 2017 trade fair Sesotec as trade fair highlights presents Industry 4.0-ready metal separators to trade visitors. The objective of plastics manufacturers and processors is to produce a maximum quantity of products in constant high quality. For achieving this objective ...
2:34 min Sustainability & Circular Economy, Digital printing
Direct printing

EPBP approval: Direct Print Powered by KHS™ certified and fully recyclable

Innovative technology which is fully recyclable: the first digital Direct Print ...
1:32 min Sustainability & Circular Economy, Recycling & Compounding
An obstacle to the Circular Economy

EU delays approval of recycling processes in food contact applications

More than 9 years have passed since the publication of the Regulation (EC) No. 282/2008 setting up the rules on the use of recycled plastic materials in food applications. To this date, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has adopted more than 140 positive scientific opinions ...
1:51 min Sustainability & Circular Economy, Labels and sleeves, Bottle & Cap Decoration
Sustainability

Changing the Future at Labelexpo Europe: Sustainable options that don't cost the earth

From new recycled paper facestock to marble-based “paper” and compostable adhesive, ...
0:41 min Bottle development and design, Non-Food

Pharmaceutical PET containers: customer specific variations

The PET cans and bottle series can be used in a wide range of applications. Standard ...
1:52 min Sustainability & Circular Economy, Caps & Closures
Sustainability

Recyclate initiative receives German Packaging Award for sustainable caps

The Recyclate Initiative of Werner & Mertz GmbH was honored with the German ...
3:50 min Filling & Bottling, Filling and aseptic

The smart Sidel Super Combi brings equipment intelligence to today's production

Successfully launched at Drinktec 2017, the world’s leading trade fair for the ...
1:29 min Materials, Processing & Handling, Additives

Americhem composes its 2018–2019 color trends

Americhem, a global leader in the production of color and additive solutions for polymeric products, has released its 2018–2019 Color Trends comprised of six color palettes united by a musical theme, including: Motown, Techno, Festival, Bossa Nova, Lullaby and Concerto. The color ...
1:20 min Filling & Bottling, Filling and aseptic

GEA impresses at drinktec 2017

GEA presented an array of product innovations to numerous industry experts at ...
1:10 min Bottle development and design, Blow Moulding & Coating
2017 – WORLD BEVERAGE INNOVATION AWARDS

Fontevita awarded as "Best Bottle in PET" at WBIA 2017

On 14th September the annual World Beverage Innovation Awards took place ...