Packagings

Packagings are necessary in today's world: they protect the product, give informations about the product and attract attention of concumers. There are various packaging materials: plastics, paper, glass, metal or wood. Nowadays packagings became smart: they can indicate, whether packed food is fresh or protect against counterfeiting.

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Trelleborg presents FoodPro sealing materials at drinktec 2025

Trelleborg will exhibit its FoodPro range of globally compliant sealing materials for food and beverage processing equipment at drinktec 2025, hall B5, booth 552. The portfolio covers EPDM, NBR, FKM, PTFE and PEEK solutions and includes new FoodPro EPDM grades.

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.

Aimplas develops new decontamination methods for recycled polyolefins

Aimplas is leading the Deconwaste project to develop advanced cleaning and decontamination methods for recycled polyolefins, aiming to enable their safe use in food contact applications and comply with European regulations.

Interpack 2026

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Thomas Dohse on Interpack 2026

interpack 2026 summed up by exhibitors

After interpack 2026, the organisers published an event summary together with comments from company and industry association representatives. The statements focused mainly on automation, materials, digitalisation, the PPWR and the raw materials situation.

Gentlebrand develops the SmartWeighting concept

Gentlebrand presented its SmartWeighting concept using the MINERA still water bottle as an example. The solution is intended to reduce material use while maintaining functional performance, packaging aesthetics and brand positioning.

interpack 2026 sends a global signal for the industry

This year's edition of interpack brought together 2,804 exhibitors from 65 countries and visitors from 161 nations. The trade fair in Düsseldorf showed that the transformation of the processing and packaging industry is already being implemented in technologies, materials and processes.

Artur Metzler becomes new managing director of Arburg Poland

From 1 June 2026, Artur Metzler will assume the role of Managing Director of Arburg Polska. Having been with the company since 2005, the sales and service expert is expected to continue the company’s development in the Polish market for injection moulding machines and automation solutions.

Amcor launches a 38 mm handle for PET containers

Amcor has expanded its offering for the beverage market with a 38 mm handle for PET containers. The solution is intended for packaging up to 10 litres for water and other non-carbonated beverages.

ENGEL to present cost-efficient production solutions at FIP 2026

At FIP 2026 in Lyon, ENGEL will present solutions for more energy-efficient and flexible injection moulding production. The company will showcase, among others, the tie-bar-less victory electric 220, the all-electric WINTEC e-win 1800, inject AI systems and the clearmelt process.

Plast 2026 conference programme

The organisers of Plast 2026 have presented the event's conference programme. The agenda covers industrial competitiveness, the circular economy, recycling, processing, regulations and digitalisation.

KHS focuses on flexible and sustainable packaging

KHS is developing a holistic line strategy for the beverage and food industries, addressing cost pressure, the shortage of skilled workers and growing regulatory requirements. The company emphasizes flexibility, automation and solutions that reduce material consumption.