The concept of the smart factory is on everyone’s lips. Companies that turn this forward-thinking scenario into reality achieve the leap into modular manufacturing and secure crucial competitive advantages—because the requirements in production and logistics are becoming increasingly complex.

The Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) has recognized Color Laser Film 2 (CLF 2) with a fingerprint from Schreiner ProTech with the 2018 World Label Award in the “Innovation – Excellence in Technical Achievement in Printing” category. The award-winning entry is a tamper-proof marking solution for vehicles.

CHINA BRAND @ PAPEREX formally opened in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India from 3rd to 6th December, 2019. The exposition is sponsored by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), and organized by HYVE Group and China International Exhibition Centre Group Corporation (CIEC Group).

Event dates are 3rd dec 2019 to 6th Dec 2019 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India  

No study can confirm that oxodegradable films can biodegrade. Given the evidence, DERPROSA™ has discontinued the manufacturing of these films in 2019 and has redoubled its commitment to the recyclability of BOPP and the development of NATIVIA® (PLA) for Graphic Arts.

Just 3% of consumers want same-day delivery and delivery-to-home remains the preferred option despite self-service alternatives offered by suppliers

 Industry specialist with engineering expertise hired  to oversee MHI’s technology operations.

Multi-step primer aligns with EU’s heightened  goals for plastic packaging recyclability.

Innovative reusable plastic pallet for all areas of the glass container industry exclusively from Cartonplast  A specially developed plastic pallet for the supply of glass containers within the food and beverage industry. 

 “Track My Way” platform provides detailed data to bolster NFLA ambassadors’ new membership outreach and improve engagement capabilities.

Building on the success of Rippatape – the original market-leading tape-based opening device for board and paper-based packaging – Essentra Tear Tapes has launched Rippatape X. The new tape delivers improved cross-tear performance for the easy opening of paper sacks within the food and industrial sectors and mailers and large cartons used in e-commerce and retail packaging applications.

Constantia Flexibles – the world’s third largest producer of flexible packaging with headquarters in Vienna, Austria – opens the world’s first plant designed to produce more sustainable and recyclable flexible packaging only, in India. Production focus at the plant lies on the more environmentally friendly packaging family EcoLam.

Material Health Certificate GOLD certification awarded for selected rice bran wax-derived additives   Licocare RBW Vita’s benefits include higher throughput and a smoother surface finish for plastic parts used in automotive, electrical & electronics and consumer goods

Piscataway, NJ – ACG Capsules (ACGC) – part of ACG Group, the only supplier in the world offering end-to-end manufacturing solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, is introducing a new premium portfolio of high quality,  reliable HPMC capsules.

Berlin, 8 November 2019 Global leading metallized paper manufacturer AR Metallizing announces today that it has secured a deal to acquire Eurofoil Paper Coating GmbH (hereinafter: Eurofoil) in Berlin. The closing of the transaction is subject to approval of the German Cartel authorities. Read further in German here

From 12th- 14th December 2019, Delhi will host India’s biggest exposition for dairy, liquid food and beverage industry. drink technology India is the single-most platform that assembles and optimally represents the liquid food, beverage and dairy industry.  

UFlex Launches a Revolutionary Packaging Solution ‘Asepto Eye’ for Beverages Industry at GulFood Manufacturing 2019 in Dubai Announces Uflex’ Cutting-edge Aseptic Liquid Filling Machine  ‘Asepto Flexpress 10000’ 

The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) organised its prestigious competition for the world’s best and most innovative aluminium aerosol cans once again this year.

Metrics Contract Services Installs High Shear Mixer  from ACG Engineering in Greenville, NC Facility Precision granulator helps manufacturers transition from development  to process validation and commercial production. 

Dear Colleagues, CORIMA’s new factory was officially opened last Saturday before 1,000 guests. This Tuscan specialist produces machinery for packaging pharmaceuticals in aseptic environments.  

Aptar’s Activ-Blister™ Packaging Solution Approved by U.S. FDA for Oral Solid Dose HIV Prevention Medicine

Chongqing (China) – The Marchesini Group will take part in the 58 th edition of the China International Pharmaceutical Machinery Exhibition (CIPM) - namely one of the pharmaceutical packaging industry's must-attend shows in China - from 5 th to 7 th November.

Informa Markets in India ( formerly UBM India )  is all set to bring in  the 14th edition of the Food Ingredients India & Health Ingredients (Fi India & Hi) as well as the 2nd edition of ProPak India, – both B2B platforms for the food, health, packaging and processing industries.