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Netstal to run Elios 5500 PAC thin-wall IML pails at K 2025

Netstal to run Elios 5500 PAC thin-wall IML pails at K 2025

At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Netstal will demonstrate a high-performance cell for 1-liter in-mold labeled pails on the Elios 5500 PAC injection molding machine. The exhibit combines thin-wall molding, fast cycles and energy-efficient operation for packaging applications.

Südpack presents CarbonLite mono-material pouches at Fachpack

Südpack presents CarbonLite mono-material pouches at Fachpack

Südpack and Sn Maschinenbau will demonstrate production of mono-PE stand-up pouches with an integrated PE zipper on a standard horizontal machine at Fachpack 2025. The CarbonLite film family offers PE- and PP-based barrier options without aluminum or metallization.

TotalEnergies and CooperVision use ISCC Plus PP in lens packs

TotalEnergies and CooperVision use ISCC Plus PP in lens packs

TotalEnergies and CooperVision have enabled the use of ISCC Plus-certified polypropylene in blister packs for selected contact lenses, using a mass balance approach. The renewable polymer is derived mainly from sunflower and rapeseed oils processed at La Mède and is intended to improve packaging footprint without changing performance.

Bio-Fed at Fachpack 2025: Materials for Packaging

Bio-Fed at Fachpack 2025: Materials for Packaging

Bio-Fed, part of the Feddersen Group, will showcase circular-economy material solutions for packaging under the M·VERA, M·BIOBASE and M·CYCLOSE brands at Fachpack 2025. The group will present biodegradable, biobased and recyclate-based compounds and an award-winning packaging project.

Südpack consolidates mono-material films under CarbonLite

Südpack consolidates mono-material films under CarbonLite

Südpack has grouped its PP and PE mono-material tubular pouch films from the Pure-Line into the CarbonLite product family. The films target flowpacks, doypacks and block-bottom pouches with verified recyclability, material savings and a smaller carbon footprint versus multi-material laminates and trays.

MEAF Machines to showcase MDX-IV and MDX-DEO at K 2025

MEAF Machines to showcase MDX-IV and MDX-DEO at K 2025

MEAF Machines announces two equipment series to improve recyclate quality: MDX-IV for raising intrinsic viscosity (IV) and decontaminating rPET, and MDX-DEO for deodorisation and decontamination of PP, PE and PS. Premieres are scheduled for K 2025.