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Kirk Group has partnered with XSYS and Hybrid Software to deliver new industry-leading flexo plate innovation to RollsPack, in Melbourne. The Australian reprographics expert leveraged a powerful combination of technologies, utilizing nyloflex® plates, ThermoFlexX imaging, Velvet Screening, Woodpecker surface patterns and Catena+ automated processing, to create a tailored solution for the award-winning packaging supplier.
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AGI Greenpac Limited (NSE: AGI; BSE: 500187), India’s largest manufacturer of container glass, today announced setting up of a state-of-the-art greenfield, high-output and high-efficiency manufacturing plant in Madhya Pradesh with capital expenditure outlay of ~₹700 Crore. This expansion will increase the company's container glass manufacturing production capacity by ~25% to meet the rising demand for high-quality glass packaging products.
BOTTA EcoPackaging is pleased to announce that its Eco-Strong Plant Strapping for pallet has officially received compostability certification. This achievement marks an exciting advancement in the company's ongoing efforts to provide sustainable packaging alternatives while ensuring high performance and reliability.
FlexiTubes, the packaging tube division of UFlex— India’s largest multinational flexible packaging and solutions company—will present its innovative and sustainable tube solutions designed for all sectors of the beauty industry at COSMOPROF Italy 2025. This premier B2B event, dedicated to the dynamic beauty industry, is scheduled to take place in Bologna, Italy, from March 20- 22, 2025.
Fully committed to its European partners, thanks to its historic relationship with Heinz Glas, Coverpla has won an exclusive sales partnership for seven major bottles in its supplier’s collection. Coverpla is currently the only player to offer these designs to brands. Available from stock in two formats, they are ready and waiting for personalization to reveal their magic.
Innovative companies often have an interesting history. One tradition-conscious market leader is the German vacuum specialist Leybold. Founded by Ernst Leybold in Cologne in 1850, the company has achieved numerous pioneering milestones and product developments. Now, in 2025, the renowned manufacturer is celebrating its 175th anniversary.
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Cosmo Specialty Chemicals, a 100% subsidiary of Cosmo First and a one-stop solution for a range of Adhesives, Masterbatches, and Coating Chemicals, has announced the launch of its innovative COSEAL-601 heat seal coating solution. The company’s heat seal coating technology has demonstrated remarkable market performance, consistently outperforming industry benchmarks across various temperature ranges.
UFlex Ltd., India’s largest multinational flexible packaging and solutions company, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Indian company to receive approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its recycling process. This approval allows UFlex to use recycled polyethylene (rPE) in food packaging, marking a major step in reducing plastic waste and supporting global brands in meeting their sustainability goals.
Cosmo Films, a global leader in specialty films for packaging, lamination, labelling, and synthetic paper vertical, has been honoured with the prestigious SIES SOP Star Awards 2025, further cementing its position as an innovative packaging solutions provider.
The SIES SOP Star Awards were instituted in 2017 to recognise the talent in the Packaging Sector for its continuous efforts in Innovation, Creativity and New Developments across various product segments such as Beverage, Food, Health & Personal Care, and Pharma among others.
Automation NTH, a leading automation system integrator specializing in solving complex life sciences, medical device and med tech manufacturing challenges, will showcase a precision automation solution for complex medical device assembly at INTERPHEX NYC, April 1-3. At Booth #3061, the company will provide live demonstrations of its custom-designed Vision Guided Robotic Wire Insertion Machine, a precision solution that can meticulously control movement with less than 0.001” (25 µm) tolerance in all axes.
If a wind or solar installation doesn’t last as long as its expected 20-30 year service life, is it really a sustainable use of resources? With corrosion as a key enemy of wind and solar longevity, Cortec® reminds manufacturers and investors not only of the importance of proper materials selection during the design phase, but also of the benefits of a few simple corrosion preventative steps during shipping and maintenance.
Company also will showcase a high-speed serialization station for bottles of various shapes and sizes; a versatile unit for in-depth manual inspection of a wide range of containers; and an adjustable station for streamlined case aggregation.
Highlighted offerings include company’s Vial Protect Pack and Light Protect Pack solutions, as well as Shrink Tack Label for secure, tamper-evident syringe marking.
Giving used food packaging a second life and advancing recycling of PVDC within the polyolefin waste streams
Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, proudly announces the certification of its CIRKIT NATUBAR PR4798 and NATUBAR CT4326 water-based coating for home compostability in compliance with EN 13432, issued by TÜV Austria.
Leading inkjet technology group, Xaar is revolutionising corrugated packaging printing, delivering flexo quality and a reduced cost per print alongside digital customisation and personalisation benefits in a single pass.
JPFL Films Private Limited, a subsidiary of India’s biggest flexible packaging company, Jindal Poly Films Ltd, has announced that it has become the first player to launch Biaxially Oriented Polyamide (BOPA) Nylon films in India. JPFL Films Private Limited has invested Rs 120 crore at its state-of-the-art facility in Nasik.
“We are excited to see so many UK retailers realising the benefits of our self-separating packaging solution.”
Seven of the UK’s leading food retailers have changed over to the new K3® r100 self-separating packaging solution from Greiner Packaging UK & Ireland, for their own-brand instant porridge pots.
Mondi collaborated with Sherwin-Williams to introduce re/cycle SpoutedPouch for paint concentrate.
Mondi created a wider spout so Sherwin-Williams can easily fill the pouch, and end users can conveniently pour the concentrate.
The durable pouch is a replacement for traditional plastic tubs, reducing plastic consumption by 90% vs a 5L bucket.