Burckhardt of Switzerland and R.K.Texparts enter partnership
Burckhardt of Switzerland AG, the Swiss market leader in perforation and fibrillation in the field of technical textiles and plastic film processing, with a strong global distribution network, and Indian manufacturer R.K.Texparts announce the launch of a strategic partnership. The aim of the collaboration is to offer customers worldwide a broader product range, even more […]
New Engel Knife Holder website with intelligent product configurator
The new Engel Knife Holder website is now live. With a modern design and a clear structure, the platform offers customers significantly improved access to the complete product portfolio. Step-by-step guide A key highlight is the new product configurator, which guides users step by step to the most suitable knife holders and matching blades. By […]
Flexible packaging materials – Price adjustments continue
The markets for flexible packaging materials recorded further price adjustments in the fourth quarter of 2025. Based on the FPE raw-material index (Q4 2020 = 100), quarterly minimum prices decreased quarter-on-quarter for most substrates: One-sided coated paper (60 g/m²) fell by 3%, BOPA (15 micron) by 2%, while BOPP (20 micron) and BOPET/PET film (12 […]
tesa & ENERGYNEST – Blueprint for climate-neutral process heat
tesa, an international manufacturer of innovative adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, is implementing a large-scale power-to-heat plant with integrated thermal storage at its Hamburg plant – the largest production site in the global tesa network – in collaboration with ENERGYNEST, an international provider of power-to-heat and thermal energy storage solutions for industrial process heat. […]
Tetra Pak invests €60M to advance paper-based barrier technology
As a part of its long-term ambition to develop the world’s most sustainable food package, Tetra Pak has introduced an innovative solution in its aseptic beverage cartons where the traditional aluminium foil layer is replaced with a new paper-based barrier. This innovation increases the paper content in beverage cartons to approximately 80% and, when combined […]