Futamura and Biopap advance compostable food service solutions

Futamura UK, a global leader in sustainable cellulose-based solutions, and Biopap, a pioneer in compostable food packaging, are reinforcing their 25-year relationship to accelerate innovation in compostable solutions for the food service industry. The collaboration combines Futamura’s regenerated cellulose film, NatureFlex, with Biopap’s high-performance, compostable food trays. Together, the companies have developed functional compostable packaging, […]

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IPCO – “Together, we can offer complete process lines!”

Following the acquisition of New Era Converting Machinery Inc. by IPCO AB, a new global player in converting and process equipment has emerged. In this interview, Jens Gegner, Global Segment Manager Composites at IPCO, and Paul Lembo, Managing Director at New Era, discuss the integration, key synergies and future strategy. Mr Lembo, Mr Gegner – […]

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6. March 2025 |

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ICE Europe 2025

Welcome to the ‘main event’!

The most important trade fair for the converting industry will take place from 11-13 March at Messe München. We are looking forward to an industry in transition! Transformation and crisis resilience If you were to send a visitor to the ICE Europe 2015 trade fair on a time travel 10 years into the future, they […]

27. September 2024 |

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Tradeshows and Events

FACHPACK 2024 offers a fresh start for the packaging sector

After three days full of activities and events, FACHPACK closed its doors yesterday (26 September). With a high visitor turnout (37,000) and highly satisfying exhibitor number (1,455), the specialised trade fair for the packaging industry has proven itself in an increasingly difficult landscape for trade fairs. Networking is key The packaging sector has been through […]