Sonoco paper-based cans

Recyclable paper-end cans offer sustainable coffee solution

SONOCO has contributed to the introduction of recyclable paper cans for Nestlé coffee products. The new can-body has a recyclable 95% paper-based version, which replaces...
Checkweigher cleaning

How smart design overcomes checkweighing challenges in plastic cup applications

By Jörn Migge, head of product & market management, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection The integrity of dairy products, especially those packaged in plastic cups such as...
XSYS team at Sandon Global

Sandon Global and XSYS enter partnership to achieve ‘higher opacity whites’

BRITISH anilox manufacturer Sandon Global has entered a strategic partnership with prepress solutions provider XSYS to help flexible packaging printers achieve 'higher opacity whites...
Fabio Grazioli

SIG strengthens senior team with chief supply chain officer appointment

PACKAGING provider SIG has appointed Fabio Grazioli to the group executive board as chief supply chain officer, effective from November 15. Fabio joins from Haier...
kp FlexiFlow

New solutions set ‘benchmark’ for recyclable barrier films

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has introduced two new recyclable barrier flow wrap films: kp FlexiFlow EH 155 R and kp FlexiFlow PH 255 R. kp FlexiFlow PH...
Oliver Selby and George Thompson

New BARA chair aims to help drive automation forward in the UK

BARA (the British Automation and Robotics Association) has named Oliver Selby as its new chair, succeeding George Thompson. Oliver, who is currently FANUC UK head...
Nulogy completes acquisition of Mingo Smart Factory

Nulogy completes acquisition of Mingo Smart Factory

Nulogy has completed the acquisition of Mingo Smart Factory, a specialist in manufacturing productivity technology. Mingo Smart Factory, which offers real-time visibility into machine throughput...

Family-owned firm to provide ‘unique’ end-to-end Highland recycling service

WYLLIE Recycling has secured a Highland Council contract for the provision of mixed plastic and metal container recycling services and haulage in the region. The local...
Deliveroo packaging

Students’ innovative sealing system wins Deliveroo packaging competition

AN innovative new sealing system created by two university students has won a Deliveroo packaging competition. William Shaw, 23, and Josephine Cooper, 21, both of...
Professor Packaging

SEE welcomes ‘long-awaited’ return of Professor Packaging!

PACKAGING manufacturer SEE has announced the return of Professor Packaging, who joined the firm on stand at FACHPACK to unveil an ‘Einstein inspired’ moment...