Plastic packaging for a sustainable future: Starlinger presents technical solutions for closed-loop systems in woven plastic packaging.

Kemira and IFF today announced that they have taken the final investment decision and move forward in forming a joint venture manufacturing company to produce renewable biobased products on a commercial scale. Total investment is estimated at around EUR 130 million and commercial production is expected to start in late 2027. Both companies will have a 50% stake in the joint venture. Kemira and IFF have been collaborating in a strategic partnership since 2020. Designed Enzymatic Biomaterial™(DEB) technology platform is a novel and unique process technology utilizing plant-based sugars which will provide access to many different applications. Kemira holds global exclusivity for the commercialization of DEB™ biomaterial in the Paper, Board and Water Treatment markets.

The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-4), concluded today in Ottawa with an advanced draft text of the instrument and agreement on intersessional work ahead of the fifth session (INC-5) in November.

The global flagship event for the plastics and rubber industries returns to Shenzhen! CHINAPLAS 2023 grandly unveils at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, PR China (SWECC) today (April 17) with all 18 exhibition halls opened for the first time, meaning a record-breaking exhibition area of 380,000 sqm. Under the theme of «A Brighter and Shared Future, Powered by Innovation», the event will be held from April 17-20 and it gathers over 3,900 quality international exhibitors to showcase plastics and rubber innovative solutions and a series of can’t-miss concurrent events.

It’s filling up at the Friedrichshafen Exhibition Centre: The 28th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing will take place from the 17th through the 21st of October, 2023. Innovations from the fields of injection moulding, extrusion technology, thermoforming and 3D printing will be at the centre of attention. The internationally esteemed trade fair brings the entire plastics industry together. This top event is a technology signpost for plastics production and processing and will highlight further solutions dealing with the issues of sustainability, circular economy and recycling.

The Gabriel-Chemie Group is delighted to announce the opening of a new, state-of-the-art warehouse that will now serve as the central logistics hub for the entire Gabriel-Chemie group.

SIBUR, a Russian petrochemical company, will issue carbon credits following the registration of a solar power projects at one of its facilities.

What influences the carbon footprint of a plastic film and where is the greatest potential for reduction?

Coca-Cola India recently launched its new 100 % rPET bottle for water – a significant milestone as it is the first time that a packaging made of 100% recycled plastic is used for food or beverages in India.

Under the patronage of State Parliament President Ilse Aigner and State Minister for Economic Affairs Hubert Aiwanger, the Bavarian SME Award was presented for the 14th time on 23 June 2023 in Munich.

Senior New Material Technology is investing heavily in battery separator film lines. Already eight Brueckner lines have been successfully in operation for some time now at their Changzhou premises.

Brueckner Group USA inaugurated its Customer Innovation Center during its Customer Days event last week, May 17 and 18.

Kiefel will mainly be digitally exhibiting its extensive portfolio of cutting-edge solutions for the manufacture of packaging products. Processing capabilities range from natural fibers to recycled and recyclable polymers or bio-based materials.

As a newcomer in the BOPP film industry, TU PHUONG BOPP FILM found in Brueckner Maschinenbau a strong and reliable partner for the future.

As a central component of its corporate strategy, Brueckner Maschinenbau has always relied on the innovative strength of its employees.

Giampaolo Herrmann, general manager of Eurovetrocap, told us about the new products, Russian clients and plans for the future.

As an increasing number of brand owners begin to evaluate their product packaging for sustainability—whether to meet mandatory retail initiatives or to reap some of the rewards associated with greater environmental stewardship—one area of great interest is the use of bioplastics as a replacement for traditional, petroleum-based polymer packaging. But what exactly constitutes a bioplastic?

Alastian is an unique way of buying polyolefins via Internet which became available for CIS customers less than half a year ago. General Manager of the project, Mr Filip Van De Vliet kindly agreed to answer any questions from current and potential users of this model. Text of the interview is available in Russian and English language. Check the updates!

Bob Lilienfeld, who heads Use-less-stuff.com, has championed source reduction as the key to packaging sustainability for more than a decade. Here's his take on overpackaging, the Wal-Mart scorecard, and related topics.