Global Graphics Software, a leading developer of core digital printing technologies and the OEM business unit of Hybrid Software, today announced a major new release of SmartDFE™, the intelligent digital front end platform that drives high-speed label and packaging presses.
Following its successful launch in March 2025 with more than 100 exhibitors and 200 speakers, the Circular Valley Convention (CVC) will return next year: On 11 and 12 March 2026, Düsseldorf and the Areal Böhler will once again be transformed into a meeting place for decision-makers and circular thought leaders from business, science, politics and society who are actively shaping the transition to a circular economy.
Anyone who wants to see SÜDPACK’s new CarbonLite® film family live in action at FACHPACK 2025 should head to the SN booth – no. 1-317. Once again, the film specialist and the machine manufacturer are working hand in hand – demonstrating that mono-PE stand-up pouches with an integrated PE zipper can be produced efficiently on a standard horizontal pouch packaging machine, thanks to our many years of expertise. The best part? This practical and sturdy pouch making material requires no aluminum or metallization.
Gurugram, 8th September 2025: Ester Industries Limited, India’s leading manufacturer of polyester
films and specialty polymers, informed that Ester Loop Infinite Technologies Private Limited (ELITe) –
a joint venture with Loop Industries, a clean technology innovator in manufacturing 100% recycled
polyethylene terephthalate (“PET”) plastic and polyester fiber, has entered into an agreement with a
group of Sellers (Seller Group) for acquisition of land.
Packaging has always been more than just a container. It tells us about the culture, the technology, and even the eccentricities of the time. While today’s designs lean toward sleek minimalism or eco-friendly innovation, history is littered with some truly oddball packaging choices. Things that make you wonder: What were they thinking?
The city of Lisbon, Portugal, is giving single-use plastics the night off with a new city-wide reusable cup program.
The program aims to cut plastic waste and emissions for the city’s nightlife and hospitality sectors. Its launch starting in late June marked the first European capital with a city-wide reusable cup program, made possible with recycler Tomra and hospitality association Associação da Hotelaria, Restauração e Similares de Portugal (AHRESP), according to Tomra.
“This is not just financial backing — it’s a bold vote of confidence in a plastic-free future,” says Anna Altner, Founder of Yangi. “Closing an oversubscribed round with such strong industrial and financial partners provides us with the foundation to scale. Together, we’re pioneering the next generation of packaging.”
Industrifonden Leads the Investment Round
The stretch wrapping solution is developed with direct input from beverage industry operations and combines high-speed performance with robust reliability.
The stretch wrapper has Increased uptime thanks to fewer sensors and less wear and tear, as well as advanced film handling driven by the new Double-S film carriage system allowing for stable loads and reduced film consumption.
Anchor Packaging touts itself as being the eighth largest plastic packaging thermoformer in North America, while Georgia-Pacific is one of the leading fiber and tissue product manufacturers. The companies indicate their combination will create synergies to drive growth and innovation, especially to serve the food and beverage sectors.
“This partnership allows us to expand our product portfolio, strengthen our supply chain and accelerate our commitment to innovation,” said Anchor Packaging President and CEO Jeff Wolff in the news release.
The government on Tuesday allowed manufacturers, packers, and importers of pre-packaged goods to revise maximum retail prices (MRP) on unsold stock following changes in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates, a move aimed at easing the transition for businesses and avoiding packaging waste.
At the heart of the order, issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, companies can revise the MRP on goods manufactured, packed, or imported before the GST revision—either upward or downward depending on the tax change.