Xaar has launched the latest evolution of Versatex, its high-performance digital inkjet printbar. Designed to expand digital capability across a wide range of analogue print lines and converting machines, the new printbar meets the growing demand for label varnish, foil embellishment and braille.
FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving, a leading provider of laser marking solutions, will present the latest generation of the Y series at productronica 2025 in Munich from November 18 to 21. The Y.0202 and Y.0602 fiber lasers set new standards in precision, flexibility, and efficiency for industrial product marking.
Marchesini Group, a leader in the development of complete lines for packaging and filling pharmaceutical and cosmetic products, will take part in the upcoming edition of CPHI Worldwide, held in Frankfurt from October 28th to 30th. During this international event dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry, Marchesini Group will present a series of innovative solutions designed to meet the sector’s needs, with a special focus on inspection, digitalisation, and laboratory solutions.
Clinical trial materials and biological samples with specific temperature profiles must be strictly maintained to preserve efficacy. We offer packaging solutions that include a range of qualified thermo-regulated packaging, both active and passive, ensuring materials always remain within proper temperature ranges. For flexibility, we source packaging from over 15 different vendors with more than 75 unique sizes of packaging available available in multiple temperature ranges.
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The BC Jindal Group, one of the country’s leading business conglomerates with over Rs 18,000 crore turnover, continues to bolster its presence in India’s renewable energy space with an order book of Rs 6500 crore so far in FY26, with more projects in the pipeline.
Since its foray into the sector in FY25, the group, through its renewable energy arm, Jindal India Renewable Energy (JIRE), has secured a total of 750 MW of renewable energy projects requiring around Rs. 8000 crore investment.
Dutch juice producer Hoogesteger has signed a conditional offtake agreement with Avantium to begin using bottles made from its Releaf PEF, a 100% plant-based and recyclable polymer. The packaging will be used for Hoogesteger’s fresh cold-pressed juices, which are distributed through Albert Heijn, the Netherlands’ largest supermarket chain.
The packaging industry is evolving beyond materials and design into an era defined by systems, data, and service-driven models. One of the most transformative shifts in this landscape is Packaging as a Service (PaaS), a concept inspired by the software industry’s subscription models. PaaS reimagines packaging not as a one-time product, but as an ongoing service that optimizes cost, sustainability, and customer experience.
FuturaGene, the biotechnology subsidiary of the world’s largest pulp supplier, Suzano, has formally submitted its first consultation letter to Brazil’s National Biosafety Technical Commission (CTNBio) regarding gene-edited eucalyptus.
In a significant step towards sustainability, Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) is set to introduce eco-friendly milk packaging for its popular brand, Nandini, in Bengaluru.
The new biodegradable milk packets are made from corn starch, sugarcane and other plant-based materials. Unlike conventional polythene packets that take over 500 years to decompose, these eco-friendly alternatives break down naturally within 90 days and can even be converted into organic fertiliser.
TIPA Compostable Packaging has introduced a certified home-compostable label for fresh produce. The labels are food-safe, durable in cold and moist conditions, and compatible with existing label printing and application methods. The labels result from TIPA’s collaboration with its subsidiary Bio4Life, a supplier of home-compostable adhesives.