FPE – Strong opposition against reopening or delaying the PPWR
Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) reiterates its strong opposition to any attempt to reopen or delay Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR), following recent calls from parts of the industry to postpone its application and review key provisions. FPE acknowledges that several implementation challenges remain and are limiting the ability of the supply […]
Block & Mohr expands its portfolio through partnership with ATF
Block & Mohr GmbH is further expanding its range of services: the company has secured a new, high-performing partner in ATF Automation s.r.l. Through this collaboration, the company is specifically expanding its product range to include innovative automation solutions for industrial handling. The range extends from winding machines and palletisers to packaging machines and complex […]
FPE sees rising raw material costs amidst geopolitical tensions
Prices for flexible packaging materials increased almost across the board in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the previous quarter. Rising energy and raw material costs, combined with escalating geopolitical tensions, continue to impact the markets. The latest figures published by Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) present a concerning picture across the different substrates. It […]
European alufoil industry with moderate growth in 2025
The European aluminium foil industry recorded a moderate market recovery in 2025. Following the marked stabilisation seen in 2024, demand developed positively overall, although momentum weakened over the course of the year, and the fourth quarter in particular proved more subdued. Rising production figures Total deliveries of European aluminium foil production rose to 920,400 tonnes […]
Somatec strengthens market position through acquisition of ATH
Somatec Sondermaschinen GmbH has announced the acquisition of ATH Automatisierung und Anlagentechnik Hameln GmbH. Both long-established companies will continue to operate independently in the market while benefiting from closer strategic alignment in the future. At the same time, the joint location in Hameln will be strengthened, creating long-term prospects for all stakeholders. The integration of […]