The packaging trends shaping the future of pharma

By Erwin Klünder, head of sales  - healthcare & flexibles at Graphic Packaging MANY surveys have shown that consumers want to make more sustainable purchasing...

Automation proves the best medicine for pharma manufacturer

AN automated solution comprising eight FANUC robots has provided a range of benefits for a major pharmaceutical manufacturer. Athens-based DEMO SA, a producer of injectable...

‘Deep collaboration’ has helped drive plastics recycling progress

Plastics Recycling Show Europe returns to RAI Amsterdam from June 19-20.  Billed as the world’s largest event dedicated to plastics recycling, Matt Barber, global...

Xaar tech highlighted at Nilpeter open house event

XAAR'S printheads and technologies formed part of the recent launch of Nilpeter’s new North American Technology & Educational Center at the open house event...

Foodservice Packaging Association launches new independent compliance procedure

THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has introduced a new independent compliance procedure to provide members with the opportunity to hold non-compliant businesses to account...

Climate review underscores UPM Raflatac’s sustainability progress

UPM Raflatac has highlighted the 'significant strides' the business has taken towards becoming the first label materials company to go beyond fossils. The firm has...

Coppice appoints new sales director

PACKAGING supplier Coppice has announced the appointment of Alan Taylor as the firm's new sales director. Alan has over 25 years’ experience in the packaging...

DS Smith reaches agreement over multi-billion-pound sale to International Paper

INTERNATIONAL Paper is poised to take over packaging giant DS Smith in a £5.8 billion deal after the boards of the two firms announced...

New Ishida range takes checkweighers to ‘the next level’

ISHIDA Europe has announced it is launching a new range of checkweighers tipped to take the machines to 'the next level'. The Ishida DACS-GN platform...

X-ray solutions help deliver consistent croissant quality

THREE Ishida x-ray inspection systems are said to have boosted quality control at Slovakia’s largest croissant manufacturer. Frost Prešov has invested in three IX-EN-2493 systems,...