Afera, the European Adhesive Tape Association, has released a new guidance document on “Sustainable use of Adhesive Tapes” as part of the work undertaken by the Advocacy Workstream of Afera’s Flagship Sustainability Project (AFSP). The purpose of this guidance document is to provide information to end users about the various types of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes […]
Read more »From 11 – 13 March 2025, the international converting industry will meet in Munich for the 14th edition of ICE Europe, the world’s leading marketplace to source bespoke converting solutions for flexible and web-based materials. For an initial preview of the event, we sat down for an interview with Patrick Herman, Event Director for Converting, […]
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European Bioplastics presented its 2024 edition of the market development update during the EBC24 Conference taking place in Berlin, Germany. The report confirms the continuous growth of the global production capacities of bioplastics. Overall global plastics production continues to rise steadily. This development is driven by rising demand combined with the emergence of ever more […]
The European aluminium foil industry experienced a robust growth of 4.6% during the first nine months of 2024. According to the latest figures from the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), total deliveries rose to nearly 666,200 tonnes (2023: 636,200 tonnes) compared to the same period last year. Notably, the third quarter saw an increase of […]
GOEBEL IMS – a brand of IMS TECHNOLOGIES – announces a new upgrade to their range of slitter rewinders: the automatic knife positioning system developed in collaboration with DIENES. This innovative system brings unparalleled precision and efficiency to the RAPID series, well-known in the slitting and winding industry for its exceptional handling of different materials, […]
Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Corporation marked a significant step in its commitment to supporting the North American electric vehicle market by breaking ground on its new lithium-ion battery separator manufacturing facility in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada. The plant is expected to begin commercial production in 2027, subject to obtaining permits and approvals from relevant authorities. […]
Coveris, a leading European packaging manufacturer, announces new investment at its polyethylene extrusion facility in Winsford, Cheshire. As Coveris’ UK centre of excellence for high-performance technical barrier and stretch films, the Winsford site continues to expand its capabilities in the development of sustainable, recyclable films in alignment with the company’s ‘No Waste’ strategy. This extensive […]