In the world of packaging, a concept on paper is only as good as its real-world execution. That’s where packaging prototypes come in—a critical step that brings ideas to life, tests functionality, and ensures your design works in the hands of the consumer, on the production line, and across the supply chain.
A great packaging prototype is not just a mockup—it’s a decision-making tool, a sales enabler, and often, a make-or-break moment for product success.
Oberschleissheim, August 26, 2025 – Schreiner Group has seen a change at the helm of Technology and Innovation Management (TIM): Dr. Jens Vor der Brüggen, who had been leading Research and Development (R&D) for many years, has assumed responsibility for TIM from Robert Weiss. Robert Weiss will support the change during the transition phase as “Senior Management Consultant, Technology Management,” and continue to perform key strategic tasks.
A year after PA Consulting, PulPac, and Diageo trialled a fibre-based bottle for Baileys Original Irish Cream, the innovation continues to demonstrate strong potential for recyclability, CO₂ reduction, and scalability.
Amcor’s recycling facilities in Heanor, UK and Steinfeld, Germany help support a circular economy for flexible packaging.
Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has completed significant upgrades to its recycling facility in Heanor, UK — a key milestone in its strategy to expand high-performance recycling infrastructure in Europe and support the transition to a circular economy.
Procter & Gamble (P&G) created the "P&G Purifier of Water" powder packet, which purifies water for drinking. The technology, originally intended for laundry, allows users to treat 10 liters of water using a bucket, stick, and cloth. P&G distributes these packets through its Children's Safe Drinking Water (CSDW) Program, partnering with non-profits in over 90 countries to provide clean water to communities in need and in emergency situations. As of early 2023, the program had provided over 20 billion liters of clean water, with a goal of 25 billion by 2025.
A global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, and Mediacor, a Slovenian manufacturer of organic food, home cleaning products and laundry products, have collaborated to launch a 2-liter spouted stand-up pouch for liquid products which is recycle-ready in Italy, Germany and Austria. The new packaging solution has launched with Mediacor’s Nana brand, which offers ecological cleaning products.
Oberschleissheim, August 20, 2025 – The demands made on automated medication management in hospitals are growing continuously. With its innovative RFID technology, Schreiner MediPharm in combination with the KitCheck™ systems from Bluesight offers a solution that optimizes digital inventory control in hospital pharmacies. The Robust RFID-Labels from Schreiner MediPharm enable precise tracking of drugs, reduce medication errors, and enhance supply efficiency.
UFlex Limited, India’s largest multinational flexible packaging and solutions company, has been recognised as a Top Employer in India by the Top Employers Institute, a leading global authority on HR excellence, certifying and guiding organizations to adopt world-class people practices.
In a striking leap toward cleaner energy and plastic waste reduction, a team of Korean scientists has developed a groundbreaking technology that transforms discarded PET bottles into hydrogen fuel using only sunlight and water.
Delta Tecnic, a company specialized in the development of masterbatches for the plastics sector, has addressed this issue through the careful selection of pigments: it is able to reduce the thermal increase experienced by a plastic part under solar exposure by up to 30%. This figure, supported by internal technical tests and the company’s accumulated experience, represents a significant advancement for manufacturers and designers seeking to maximize the performance of their exposed products.
