Toppan Printing, a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, will launch sales of a new food packaging system called Green Flat, which addresses the need to reduce plastic packaging and can be used as an alternative to conventional skin packs.
A water treatment system, recyclable produce trays, an e-commerce micro-fulfillment solution and a lube-free hoist make up this issue’s roundup of new product technologies and solutions.
The consortium intends to combine the capabilities and experience of its members to develop a new circular approach to dealing with PET plastic waste.
December 23, 2019
ALPLA, Austria; Britvic plc, UK; Danone S.A., France; Unilever, London; REMONDIS Recycling GmbH & Co.KG, Germany; and BP, London, joined forces to utilize BP’s enhanced recycling technology to create a new cross-industry consortium to develop a global circular economy for plastics.
The expansion will include a new training/buy-off center for customer seminars and hands-on technology training, an all-new packaging and metals lab for material trials and testing, as well as newly designed office space.
December 18, 2019
Herrmann Ultrasonics announced plans to add 10,000 square feet to its Bartlett, Ill., headquarters, allowing for additional manufacturing space and increased employee growth.
Depending on the intended thickness, the material could be used in a number of different formats in food packaging.
December 11, 2019
Two researchers at UNSW Sydney, Australia, discovered a novel way to turn banana plantation waste into packaging material that is not only biodegradable, but also recyclable.
The investment in bio-based chemistry further strengthens Stora Enso’s opportunities to replace fossil-based materials with renewable and recyclable materials.
December 10, 2019
Stora Enso, Sweden, announced plans to invest EUR $9 million to build a pilot facility that produces bio-based plastics as barrier in transparent packaging.
Consumer Convenience Technologies (CCT), Dayton, Ohio, launched the new EEASY Lid, which is said to make opening a vacuum-sealed jar up to 40% easier – with just the push of a button.