https://www.plastech.biz/en/news/tag/market-82 · 28.07.2026

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Toyo Ink Europe launches Steraflex GIO low migration inks

Toyo Ink Europe has introduced Steraflex GIO, a low migration flexographic ink system formulated to comply with the German Ink Ordinance. The ink excludes intentionally added photoinitiator 379 and targets food and pharmaceutical packaging.

2025-08-13 printing

thyssenkrupp Uhde to deliver two PET plants for Köksan in Türkiye and Iraq

thyssenkrupp Uhde’s subsidiary Uhde Inventa-Fischer has signed a Letter of Intent with Köksan for the delivery of two PET production plants in Türkiye and Iraq, utilizing the Melt-To-Resin process to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

2025-08-07 polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

Amaplast raises concerns over EU-USA tariff agreement impact

Amaplast, the Italian association for plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers, voices serious concerns about the new EU-USA tariff agreement, warning of significant challenges for European industry and exports.

2025-07-31 machine industry

Henkel presents adhesive solutions at Fachpack 2025

From September 23 to 25, Fachpack will once again bring the packaging industry together in Nuremberg under the guiding theme "Transition in Packaging."

2025-07-31 fairs

Klöckner Pentaplast wins prestigious German Packaging Award

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a global leader in rigid and flexible packaging and speciality film solutions, has been awarded a German Packaging Award in the New Material category for kp 100% Tray2Tray.

2025-07-24 packagings

Transforming a vision into reality - Krones at drinktec 2025

Resources are becoming increasingly scarce, the markets ever more agile and processes ever more complex. In this dynamic world, holistically conceived systems that provide a smart combination of technology, data and artificial intelligence are needed more than ever in order to upgrade efficiency levels, respond to changes with the requisite flexibility and save valuable resources.

2025-07-22 fairs

Plastics Recycling Show Asia announces Shanghai location for 2026

In response to exhibitor and visitor feedback - and to further expand the event’s regional reach - the organisers of PRS Asia are delighted to announce that the 2026 edition will take place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre, Shanghai, China from 3–5 November 2026.

2025-07-22 fairs

Labelexpo appoints industry visionaries as ambassadors

Renowned label and package printing leaders have joined Labelexpo as ambassadors in a unique affiliation with the global brand. The partnership is set to benefit the industry with targeted expertise and insights on folding carton, flexible packaging, materials, sustainability, and automation and AI.

2025-07-18 fairs

Davis-Standard’s Global Brands to Showcase Collaboration at K 2025

For the first time ever, all Davis-Standard Corporation brands will exhibit under one umbrella at one booth during the upcoming K Show, Hall 16, Booth B19, October 8-15, in Düsseldorf, Germany.

2025-07-15 fairs

Chem Courier: overview of the PE market in Poland - low activity and stable prices

The second week of July was a period of low activity on the Polish polyethylene market, especially on the part of converters. Many producers and traders do not anticipate any significant changes in the coming days.

2025-07-14 analysis

hubergroup Print Solutions strengthens presence in France with new mixing station

With the commissioning of a new mixing station on the economically significant Sainte-Sigolène plateau, hubergroup Print Solutions is sending a strong signal for growth, customer proximity, and responsiveness.

2025-07-09 investments

EIB backs Swedish innovation packaging company PulPac

The European Investment Bank is lending €20 million to Swedish sustainable-packaging company PulPac to tackle global plastic pollution. The EIB financing will support development and commercialization of a fiber-based technology developed by PulPac as an alternative to single-use plastics.

2025-07-08 packaging industry