ABMA makes industrial aseptic bags recyclable
ABMA’s cross-industry initiative brings together aseptic bag manufacturers, tomato and fruit processors and brand owners to develop a recycling system to prevent severe disruption to the production of ketchup, tomato sauces, juices and other food products in Europe from 2030. Industrial aseptic bags are widely used to transport and store processed tomatoes, fruit preparations and […]
IPCO celebrates 125 years of innovation
2026 marks 125 years since the foundation of Sandvik Process Systems in 1901 – an origin that laid the groundwork for what IPCO is today. More than a century of engineering excellence This milestone celebrates more than a century of engineering excellence, innovation, and commitment to delivering solutions that shape industries worldwide. The journey began […]
Afera – When does adhesive film count as packaging?
Afera’s new decision tree gives adhesive-film companies and their customers a practical way to distinguish process films from packaging under the PPWR. Afera unveiled its PPWR Adhesive Films Decision Tree to the wider industry in the May issue of Afera Insights. The public guide was created to answer a difficult but increasingly important question: When […]
SÜDPACK advances decarbonisation of the company group
The SÜDPACK Group has once again significantly improved its own operational carbon footprint (Scope 1 & 2) – and is continuing to work intensively on implementing its ambitious targets in Scope 3 as well. Consistent, values-driven action, technical innovations, collaboration along the value chain and the embedding of the sustainability strategy throughout the organisation are […]
Afera – Pellet loss rules reach the adhesive tape value chain
The EU’s new Regulation introduces operational controls for plastic pellet handling, prompting Afera to assess what it means for the European adhesive tape industry. Implementation phase The EU’s pellet loss Regulation is moving into its implementation phase, bringing new compliance considerations for manufacturers handling polymer-containing materials. At its latest Regulatory Affairs Working Group (RAWG) Meetings, […]