https://www.plastech.biz/en/news/tag/packagings-52 · 27.07.2026

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Malaysia expands its base for advanced manufacturing

Malaysia is strengthening its position as a regional manufacturing hub for the packaging, electronics, medical and automotive industries. Growth in the plastics market is supported by investments in rPET, processing technologies, and packaging and testing capacity.

2026-04-13 packaging industry

Petcore Europe invites innovation submissions

Petcore Europe has opened submissions for an innovation session during Thermoforms Conference 2026. The organisation is seeking projects that support the circularity of PET thermoforms, recycling and recyclability.

2026-04-13 fairs

Interpack 2026 expands the Women in Packaging format

At interpack 2026, the next edition of the Women in Packaging event will take place. The programme includes a keynote speech, a panel discussion and topic-driven networking focused on career development, diversity and the future of the packaging industry.

2026-04-10 fairs

PulPac surpasses 500 patents for Dry Molded Fiber

PulPac announced that it has surpassed 500 national patent grants globally in the field of Dry Molded Fiber. The company says the technology is strengthening its position as an industrial fibre forming method with growing market relevance.

2026-04-10 packagings

Henkel expands its portfolio of coatings for paper packaging

Henkel Adhesive Technologies is expanding its range of water-based barrier and heat seal coatings for paper applications. The solutions are intended to support the design of recyclable packaging in food and non-food sectors.

2026-04-09 packagings

Klöckner Pentaplast launches kp Infinity HP3 packaging

Klöckner Pentaplast is expanding its kp Infinity Hotpacs range with the HP3 model, designed for larger takeaway meal portions. The EPP pack has a mono-material structure, is recyclable in existing PP waste streams and is manufactured in the UK.

2026-04-09 packagings

Cost savings thanks to lighter PET packaging from Sidel

Sidel has launched an interactive tool for estimating cost savings and greenhouse gas emission reductions achieved through PET packaging optimisation. The application takes into account bottle design changes, labelling and the use of recycled PET, among other factors.

2026-04-09 packagings

Thermoforms Conference 2026 to focus on PET tray recycling

Petcore Europe has opened registration for Thermoforms Conference 2026, which will take place on 18 and 19 June in Valencia. The programme will focus on PPWR requirements and the practical aspects of collection, sorting and recycling of PET thermoformed packaging.

2026-04-08 conferences

Südpack advances packaging for meat and sausage products

Südpack presents a portfolio of films and packaging solutions for meat and sausage products, including both laminates and recyclable mono-material structures. The company highlights the importance of extending product shelf life, reducing food waste, and improving material efficiency.

2026-04-08 packagings

Navigating the montan wax challenge with renewable alternatives for polymers

Clariant points to growing constraints in montan wax supply and presents the Licocare RBW Vita portfolio, based on rice bran wax, as a renewable alternative for polymer applications, including food-contact uses.

2026-04-08 additives

Sidel to present lines and packaging machines at interpack 2026

At interpack 2026, Sidel will present complete production lines and solutions for the food, home care, personal care and beverage sectors. The showcase will focus on the Cermex RoboSELEX system, the RoboAccess_Pal S palletiser, as well as aseptic and PET blow moulding technologies.

2026-04-08 fairs

Sterilizing pharmaceutical primary packaging with radiation by BGS

Regulators require pharmaceutical primary packaging to be sterile. To achieve this, radiation sterilization is one of the most common methods, as it is reproducible and leaves no residues.

2026-04-08 plastics