Over the past year, Fenton Packaging Solutions has undergone a major digital transformation, backed by an investment of close to £250,000.

“The goal was simple: make the organisation faster, smarter, more accurate, and future-proof,” says General Manager Ryan Banks. “The shift to a modern cloud-based ERP has completely changed how the business operates.

Cambridge, 27th January 2026 – Xaar, a global leader in industrial inkjet technology, has continued the expansion of its partnership with Jet Technologies, with the installation of a Versatex Printbar at Reflex Labels’ new greenfield site in Adelaide branded as Reflex Labelplus Australia. Already in production the site will focus on high-end label embellishment for the wine and premium drinks markets.

IndiaCorr Expo is India’s biggest trade show dedicated to the entire value chain of the corrugated packaging industry. It serves as a powerful platform for high-quality equipment suppliers, machinery manufacturers, and solution providers to connect with buyers from across the globe.

PackPlus is India’s most prestigious platform, showcasing the entire value chain of the packaging industry—from raw materials to finished products. The event highlights every stage of the production process, including material conversion, filling, and final packaging solutions.

In a groundbreaking move for both the automotive and recycling industries, Fiat has launched the new Grande Panda the first-ever car to incorporate recycled materials derived from used beverage cartons. By doing so, the Italian carmaker has not only reimagined sustainable design but has also opened the door to new applications for recycled polyAl at an industrial scale.

Asia Photonics Expo (APE 2026) will return to Singapore from the 4 – 6 February at Sands Expo and Convention Centre. Recognised as Asia’s leading platform for photonics innovation, APE 2026 will showcase cutting-edge technologies spanning optical communications, optics, semiconductors, lasers, infrared, sensing, quantum, and beyond.

On January 15, 2026, Changsu, the world's largest BOPA film manufacturer, held a grand opening ceremony for its Indonesian production base (PT CHANGSU). The event was attended by over 200 distinguished guests from around the world and was concluded with great success.

Located in the Suryacipta Industrial Park, West Java, Indonesia, PT Changsu represents a major investment with an annual production capacity of 90,000 tons and will become the largest BOPA film production base in Southeast Asia once fully operational. 

Tata Steel Nederland has commissioned a new production line for packaging steel. Using our innovative TCCT technology (Trivalent Chromium Coating Technology), we produce packaging steel more sustainably and already comply with future legislation. Tata Steel Nederland (TSN) is the exclusive developer of this innovation and holds the patent. We also supply TCCT technology to other steel producers, setting the European standard for sustainable packaging steel production.

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