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With an existing line previously supplied by Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) working ‘exceptionally well’ in another area of its operation, BR Pharmaceutical discussed its needs for this process with the YPS team. The line was dedicated to packaging small bottles of vitamins and BR required a reliable solution that fits with the company’s commitment to equipping its operation with ‘modern, high-quality’ processes.

Since the addition of the CVA 2000 VIS Internal Valve Applicator from Syntegon, Rootree’s bag making line is fully automated and yields a significantly higher output.

The single-piece-flow system works well for medical devices, says the machinery company, with the thermorform equipment taking up on average 70% less space than a traditional system. This means it provides a good fit immediately after assembly and production lines, Shawpak argues, reducing work-in-progress and handling. 

A vision and reject system for optical character recognition was incorporated into the scope of supply, ensuring data is compliant with strict US FDA and pharmaceutical requirements.

In a groundbreaking study published in the KeAi journal, Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, researchers have unveiled a pioneering approach to creating eco-friendly chitosan-based composite films using lignin-rich lignocellulose nanofibers extracted from rice husk. This innovative research not only addresses the pressing need for sustainable materials but also offers a promising solution to reduce environmental impact and promote circular economy practices.

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Buhler 

This high-performance open-mouth bagging system efficiently fills 20-30kg bags with powders, making it ideal for wheat and maize flour*.

This new flour packaging machine achieves high filling rates while reducing dust emissions. The dosing system, a fusion of Premier Tech and Bühler's expertise, contributes to a clean, reliable and accurate bagging process that maintains product quality and integrity.

Siegwerk, a global provider of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, announced the launch of its first full UV flexo deinking system for the European market: CIRKIT CLEARPRIME UV E02.

The new primer technology for non-food packaging applications offers a validated solution for safe and economic deinking of UV-printed self-adhesive labels (PSL). As a result, it improves the recyclability of labelled plastic packaging and enables the recovery of high-quality recyclates that are suitable for reuse in non-food packaging applications.

• An international coalition of aluminum producers, recyclers, can makers, industry associations and related stakeholders have set a target to recycle at least 80% of aluminum beverage cans worldwide by 2030 and nearly all by 2050.
• They’re calling for greater commitment from national governments and the aluminum beverage can value chain to increase recycling rates, said Marlen Bertram, the International Aluminum Institute’s director of s