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Digital, profitable, sustainable. SACMI’s roadmap for a new ‘green deal’ in the rigid packaging sector

SACMI will be introducing its 4.0 line for cap and preform production at the Drinktec trade fair in Munich (Messe München, 12-16 September 2022). The focus will be on the new digital architecture of the machines and processes, with the development of new standards that are already compliant with the coming regulations, and will help our customers achieve sustainable and more competitive levels of production

2022-07-19

Bioplastic grade M∙Vera GP1045 - suitable for medium stiffness applications

As a branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH, Bio-Fed is the specialist for innovative and application-oriented biocompounds. The product portfolio of biodegradable and/or biobased compounds under the trade name M∙Vera is constantly being expanded with new products.

2021-08-06

SIG announces launch of tethered caps for carton packs

SIG announced today that tethered caps will be launched for its beverage cartons in Europe in the second half of 2021, well ahead of the July 2024 deadline set by EU regulations.

2021-05-18

The Sacmi range at Chinaplas 2021

With over 650 machines sold in China, Sacmi is the country’s absolute leader in cap manufacturing solutions that use compression technology. In April the fair will showcase all the latest, with a sharp focus on efficiency and integrated process control.

2021-03-01

Sustainable enjoyment: With coffee lids made of LSR

At present it is especially important: Everyone wants hygienic safety when eating and drinking out. For coffee on the move, there's a simple solution: Take your own lid for throwaway and multi-use cups, preferably made of silicone.

2020-11-24

Sanner increaes overall production by more than ten percent

So far, Sanner has successfully made it through the Corona crisis. In fact, the demand for solutions from the international manufacturer of pharmaceutical primary packaging and medical technology products has even increased by more than ten percent.

2020-11-18

Borealis and Menshen launch new packaging closures

Borealis and Menshen, a leading specialist for plastic closures and packaging systems, have collaborated on a series of 10 packaging closures based on Borcycle, an evolving recycling technology which transforms polyolefin-based waste streams into value-adding versatile solutions.

2020-09-22

Engel presents the next generation e-cap

Even faster, even more stable, even more efficient: Engel presents the next generation of the all-electric e-cap injection moulding machine series for beverage caps.

2020-03-06

SABIC opens new caps & closures Technology and Innovation Center

Sabic, a global leader in the chemicals industry is pleased to announce today the opening of its new Technology and Innovation Center dedicated to the caps and closures segment in Geleen, the Netherlands.

2019-11-08

Südpack presents the new Smart Peel

Südpack Verpackungen GmbH & Co. KG is launching the Smart Peel, a new top film that offers impressive performance when it comes to safety and convenience.

2019-02-26

Soft drinks industry wants to make its plastic packaging more sustainable

Unesda Soft Drinks Europe has announced a set of EU-wide ambitions to make the sector’s plastic packaging more sustainable. The ambitions aim to contribute towards building a circular model for plastic packaging.

2018-09-13

Ultra-short cycle times with maximum efficiency and quality

At the Fakuma trade fair Engel will demonstrate a further reduction in cycle times for the production of caps. An all-electric Engel e-cap 2440/380 will be used to produce 26 mm caps, including tamper-proof bands made of HDPE, at a cycle time of under 2 seconds under realistic manufacturing conditions.

2018-07-20