About 30% of plastics consumed are made to last forever but are discarded after a single use. Researchers at Virginia Tech are working to change that with a new approach that could make environmentally responsible packaging more practical at scale.A team in the Department of Sustainable Biomaterials developed a water-based process to create multilayer bioplastic films that are both high-performing
A Polish converter has installed the Edale CartonLine FL6p flexographic press, supplied by Edale, a Canon company, in partnership with its local agent Graw. The high-specification installation enables the production of both folding cartons and labels on a single platform, integrating printing, embellishment and converting into a continuous, single-pass process.With over 30 years of flexographic ex
TemperPack introduces a packaging solution for e-commerce, made from WaveKraft paper, offering cushioning and recyclability.The mailer is designed for shipping fragile products like electronics, cosmetics, and specialty foods, replacing traditional shipping boxes.Made from FSC-certified paper, 50% of which is recycled, and rated widely recyclable, the mailer is said to reduce waste and improve shi
The shelf you browse at the supermarket may be the world's most unlikely museum.Look closely at that olive oil label: the Grecian key border is not accidental. The tea tin with its ink-wash mountains echoes 1,000-year-old Song Dynasty scroll paintings. The whiskey bottle's Celtic knotwork traces back to illuminated manuscripts. Across industries and continents, modern packaging designers are reach
Toray Composite Materials America, Inc. (Headquarter: Tacoma, Washington, USA; CEO: Teruyuki Sakimon), a Toray Group company specializing in PAN-based carbon fiber and carbon fiber prepreg, has entered into a long-term carbon fiber supply agreement with Syensqo SA (Headquarter: Brussels, Belgium; CEO: Mike Radossich). The agreement, spanning five years, took effect in January 2026.Through this agr
Grand Prints, a food carton and pharmaceutical packaging company, recently invested in a Excel Maxima Automatic die-cutter Maxima HS 1020 (28x40-inch) This is the company's fourth Excel Maxima kit. Grand Print works primarily in pharmaceutical packaging. It is working towards expanding its customer base, now catering to FMCG products, carton packaging and cosmetics.Dr Rohin Anhal, chief execu
In a bold stride toward packaging sustainability, Coveris has launched BarrierFresh MAP, a game changing board based tray solution designed for the meat, fish, and poultry (MFP) sector. This innovative packaging reduces plastic content by up to 90%, all while preserving shelf-life, product protection, and full recyclability.Replacing traditional rigid plastic trays, BarrierFresh MAP integrates sus
The 16th Pharma Packaging & Labeling Innovation Forum 2026 is an exclusive, invitation-only platform that brings together senior packaging professionals from the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Each year, it enables participants to build strong business relationships while sharing best practices and insights on the latest industry challenges.The forum covers a wide spectrum of topics
In the world of flexible packaging, the strength and reliability of a package often come down to one critical factor ,the quality of the seal. Whether its a pharmaceutical sachet, a food pouch, or an industrial liner, the closure method plays a direct role in product protection, shelf life, and regulatory compliance.Two of the most commonly used techniques are sealing and welding. W
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