HEIDELBERG celebrates 175th anniversary
On 11 March 1850 – 175 years ago – the Hemmer, Hamm & Co. bell foundry and machine shop opened in Frankenthal. Besides bells, it also made printing presses, which laid the foundations for the company now called Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG). Precision, quality, and innovation were the success factors that transformed HEIDELBERG from a […]
Henkel unveils fully recyclable coating for packaging applications
Whether it be cereals, laundry detergent or medication, primary and secondary packaging is used to protect products against environmental influences. In particular, manufacturers seek a coating solution made from sustainable ingredients. With Loctite Liofol HS 2819 RE, Henkel Adhesive Technologies is presenting a heat seal coating that is fully compatible with recycling and fulfils high […]
Constantia Flexibles and Aluflexpack AG join forces
Constantia Flexibles a global packaging manufacturer, has successfully completed the acquisition of a majority of shares of Aluflexpack AG. Aluflexpack is a leading European producer of custom flexible packaging, serving the food and pharmaceutical sectors. Headquartered in Reinach (Aargau), Switzerland, Aluflexpack employs approximately 1,700 employees in nine countries. Strengthening the leadership in product innovation “We […]
Billerud launches recyclable, heat-sealable paper packaging
Billerud has developed a recyclable, heat-sealable paper designed to replace plastic in packaging applications with high demands for sealing performance and recyclability. Billerud aims to embed sustainability in everything it does and when developing new high-performing packaging materials, the company has a joint interest with converters and brand owners to replace plastics with fossil-free materials. […]
