East Dorset, VT — Engineered Printing Solutions (EPS) has enabled MasterCut Tool to build a scalable, cost-focused decoration strategy for its industrial tooling packaging, using a combination of multi-pass and single-pass direct-to-object (DTO) inkjet technologies to optimize production across tens of thousands of part numbers.
Auburn, AL, August 25, 2026 – Aptar Active Material Science, part of AptarGroup, Inc. and a global leader in active material science solutions, announced its first use of Activ-Film™ technology with a commercialized capsule-based Dry Powder Inhalation (DPI) drug product.
ZURICH, Switzerland, August 25, 2026 – Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC), a global packaging company, has partnered with Tiptree, the preserves and spreads brand owned by Wilkin & Sons, to deliver certified 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) films for Tiptree's shrink films and pallet stretch wrap, helping the brand prepare for upcoming UK Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) changes while maintaining logistics packaging performance.
Ester Industries Limited (BSE: 500136, NSE: ESTER), a leading Indian manufacturer of polyester films and specialty polymers, reaffirms its participation at the 13th Speciality Films & Flexible Packaging Global Summit & Exhibition 2026, with a focus on Innovations Transforming Flexible Packaging Industry. The exhibition is scheduled to be held on 26–27 August 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.
A new, non-toxic coating to replace PFAS in textiles and packaging has moved closer to commercial production after recognition from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
The Fibrepel (formerly AguaShield) technology developed by London-based Demeter Bio, uses biomaterials to replace PFAS in applications such as clothing, upholstery, hygiene and packaging; replicating PFAS’ water and stain-repellent properties.
GEA launches the PowerPak 5000, a new thermoforming packaging machine for medium-sized food producers that need several different pack sizes, reliable daily operation, and scalable automation in the mid-size performance range. The system replaces former GEA thermoformer models in the midsize segment and is designed for processors seeking a practical balance between performance, operational simplicity, and long-term cost control.
SIG has expanded its Recycle for Good initiative to Vietnam, bringing schools and students into the effort to improve the collection and recycling of used beverage cartons. The programme focuses on encouraging young people to participate directly in collecting used milk cartons and developing greater awareness of recycling and circularity.
In response to growing recyclability interest across the value chain, the development of mono-material solutions has emerged as a pivotal approach to help reconcile complex design challenges with the preservation of excellent mechanical performance.
ExxonMobil, in collaboration with LD PACK, introduces an innovative MDO PE//PE solution. It offers a compelling mono-material design alternative to conventional BOPET//PE laminates.
PackSwitch aims to address the challenges restaurants face when choosing alternatives to plastic, particularly around cost, functionality, availability and disposal.
Zomato has launched PackSwitch, an interactive platform designed to help restaurants identify sustainable packaging options for different dishes.