ABG Flex Pack combines three key pillars of innovation. First is the launch of a new ThermoLam product – a compact, modular thermal laminator that improves on previous models with better ergonomics, easier roll handling from the front and an optimised footprint for maximum efficiency. Second is the addition of pouch-making solutions through an exclusive partnership with Galaxy Packtech, which provides converters with access to proven, high-performance technology.

Thailand’s flexible packaging industry is entering a new growth phase, propelled by sustainability investments, high-barrier materials, and advanced manufacturing technologies. A recent DataM Intelligence study projects a 3.04% CAGR through 2031, supported by rising demand in food, personal care, and healthcare applications.

Essentra Components, a leading manufacturer of essential components and solutions, has been awarded a gold medal by EcoVadis, the global provider of business sustainability ratings, in recognition of its progress towards a more sustainable future.

What stops a customer from getting up to €500 for their old phone? Often, it’s not the price; it’s the packaging. ReTech leaders like Swappie know that a major friction point in the online trade-in process is the customer's anxiety about shipping a high-value device.

Starlinger is positioning plastic as the most sustainable packaging option through its advanced, recyclable solutions showcased at the “K” trade fair and its in-house exhibition in Austria. CSO Harald Neumüller emphasized that “plastic is not the problem, it’s the solution,” highlighting the company’s innovations in mono-material, “design for recycling” packaging.