PLASTO 2027

Aditya Panwar
October
23
/ 2026
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The ninth edition of PLASTO will bring together plastics manufacturers, machinery suppliers and industry stakeholders at the Pune International Exhibition & Convention Centre, with exhibitor bookings now open.

The Association for the Promotion of Plastics, Pune, has announced PLASTO 2027, scheduled to take place from 24 to 27 November 2027 at the Pune International Exhibition & Convention Centre, Moshi, Pune, India.

Packaging Innovations & Empack 2027 opens registration with focus on turning innovation into action

Bhaskar Ch
October
23
/ 2026
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The UK packaging and processing community will return to the NEC Birmingham on 24 & 25 February 2027, with a renewed focus on helping brands and manufacturers turn promising ideas into practical, scalable solutions.

Registration has opened for Packaging Innovations & Empack 2027, the UK's largest packaging and processing event, as the industry prepares to return to the NEC Birmingham on 24 & 25 February for two days focused on turning innovation into practical progress.

Mespack Brings the New HKE SC Series to PACK EXPO: Ultra-Fast Changeovers and High-Speed Pre-Made Pouch Production in a Compact Footprint

Bhaskar Ch
October
23
/ 2026
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The next generation of Mespack's electronic vertical carousel technology delivers up to 225 pouches per minute with outstanding pouch stability

Ultra Quick Changeover technology enables format changes in as little as one minute, supported by the Athena digital ecosystem

From Plastic to Circular Paper-Based Packaging: A New Chapter for Noirmoutier

Grania Jain
October
23
/ 2026
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The Noirmoutier Sea Salt Cooperative is known for its commitment to responsible production. It has now taken a significant step forward by transitioning its Agri-Éthique labelled range to Sonoco’s GreenCan®, a paper-based packaging solution that supports circularity.

Along the windswept Atlantic coast of France, tradition runs deep. For generations, salt workers have carefully harvested sea salt by hand. The landscapes of Noirmoutier are more than a place of production. They reflect a heritage built on respect for nature, craftsmanship, and quality.

Aptar Closures Unveils Breakthrough Inverted Lidless Dispensing Closures for Clean, Single Handed Dispensing in Beauty and Personal Care

Grania Jain
October
23
/ 2026
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Features Aptar's patented SimpliSqueeze® valve for ready-to-dispense convenience, focused on reducing mess or drips, as well as premium aesthetics and feel.

Aptar Closures is launching a new family of Inverted Lidless dispensing closures to transform dispensing in the beauty and personal care markets. The line’s first two offerings, Cleo and Airy, help eliminate the need for separate lids while allowing for an inverted, ready-to-dispense packaging format that helps reduce unwanted messes, drips or product waste.

Self-cooling can chills drinks at the push of a button and remains recyclable

Vasu Goyal
October
22
/ 2026
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The Cool>Can features a simple button mechanism on its base. When pressed, it triggers an endothermic chemical reaction inside the can’s walls using a patented salt-based cooling agent called DC15.

Reportedly, this reaction chills the drink by approximately 10–15°C, depending on the starting temperature.

Silgan and American Industrial to buy Trivium Packaging in $3.4 billion deal

Grania Jain
October
22
/ 2026
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Silgan Holdings, opens new tab and private equity ​firm American Industrial Partners said on Monday they would buy Trivium Packaging ‌in a $3.4 billion deal, as the US consumer goods packaging maker looks to expand its footprint in Europe.
Silgan, whose customers include Campbell, opens new tab and Coca-Cola (KO.N), opens new tab, makes metal cans and dispensing products such as lotion ​pumps. Netherlands-based Trivium makes recyclable packaging material and is currently owned by ​Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and Ardagh Group SA.

Industry leaders and former Trailblazers confirmed for 2027 awards judging panels

Bhaskar Ch
October
22
/ 2026
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Senior figures from IOM3, Nestlé, Asda, Lavazza Coffee, and across the packaging industry will select the Future Trailblazer Class of 2027, alongside a dedicated panel that recognises the mentors helping emerging talent thrive.

Packaging Innovations & Empack has unveiled the judging panels for the Future Trailblazer Awards 2027 and the inaugural Packaging Mentor of the Year Award, bringing together industry leaders and emerging professionals to recognise both the people making their mark on packaging and those helping others build successful careers within it.

What makes a Trailblazer? The judges' thoughts

Bhaskar Ch
October
22
/ 2026
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What separates someone who excels at their job from a genuine Trailblazer? Four judges of the Future Trailblazer Awards explore why fresh thinking, curiosity and the ability to inspire change can matter more than experience or groundbreaking invention.

There is a temptation, when we talk about trailblazers, to picture the inventor. The person who tears up the rulebook, creates something nobody has seen before and leaves everyone else wondering why they did not think of it first.

Jude Allan has a rather broader definition.

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