Collaboration strengthens integrated packaging capabilities to better address the evolving needs of today’s packaging operations.

ST. LOUIS — July 21, 2026 — BW Packaging, Barry-Wehmiller’s global packaging machinery business, today announced a strategic partnership with Crown Packaging Corp., a leading provider of packaging supplies, equipment and services, to deliver innovative packaging automation capabilities and integrated packaging solutions to customers across North America.

July 29th, 2026 — Xaar has appointed Colordyne Technologies as the official distributor for the Xaar Versatex Printbar in North America, expanding access to digital embellishment and specialty print capability for label, packaging and converting applications. Through the agreement, Colordyne Technologies will provide sales, service and support for Versatex across the region.

Strengthens Packaging Solutions Portfolio in the Americas

August 03, 2026, National Capital Region, India: UFlex Limited, India’s largest multinational packaging and solutions company, has commissioned its first overseas WPP (woven polypropylene) bags manufacturing plant in Mexico. Established with an investment of approximately USD 52 million, the state-of-the-art facility, spread across 10 acres, marks a major milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy and significantly strengthens its presence in the Americas.

Cambridge, 21st July 2026 – Xaar’s Nitrox printheads have been selected by ZCZH, a China‑based industrial 3D printing company, to drive its wax‑jetting system for precision casting applications. The solution digitises wax pattern production, helping casting manufacturers reduce lead times, improve accuracy and increase flexibility through a new additive manufacturing process.

Leading UK retailer Aldi and dairy cooperative Arla have partnered with recycling technology company Polytag to introduce invisible UV tags across their milk bottle packaging. The initiative is designed to improve the tracking and measurement of plastic packaging throughout the recycling process, supporting greater transparency and data-driven sustainability.

Described as a ‘dual-innovation breakthrough’, the AD CleanFlake RFID solution combines Avery Dennison’s proprietary CleanFlake adhesive technology with a patent-pending RFID inlay and label construction.

This is set to ensure that the RFID tags separate cleanly from rigid PET during the mechanical recycling process – thus avoiding adhesive and metal contamination, keeping the PET flakes suitable for reuse, and avoiding disruption to the established PET recycling process.

The collection features a variety of Toy Story characters with the clinically driven Korean skincare formulas the brand is known for.

Sungboon Editor is launching a limited-edition collaboration with Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5, bringing collectible packaging to seven of its bestselling skincare products while introducing two all-new ampoules exclusively for the launch.

Independent branding studio Derek&Eric has unveiled a new identity for The Glorious Mess, a new dessert brand created with British meringue makers Flower & White.

While the Eton Mess is one of Britain’s most iconic desserts, it features competing tales of its origins.

The new brand is built around the accidental moment that gave Eton Mess its name, celebrating the glorious collision of broken meringue, fruit and cream through a playful visual identity full of colour, character and indulgence.