Mixed developments of prices for flexible packaging in Q3 2026
European prices for raw materials used in the manufacture of flexible packaging showed mixed developments in the third quarter of 2026. Following the sharp increases in the previous quarter, prices for BOPP, HDPE and LDPE declined significantly. Aluminium foil prices also fell, while paper and BOPA prices rose slightly and energy prices increased significantly. Prices […]
INNO-Pouch 2026 – The future of stand-up pouches
The ninth European INNO-Pouch conference, held in Barcelona on 8–9 October 2026, brought together experts from the flexible packaging industry, research and brand owners. Discussions focused on how digital technologies, new material concepts and European packaging regulations are reshaping the market for stand-up pouches. The European market for stand-up pouches continues to expand. According to […]
Vetaphone strengthens global support for customers
Leading global manufacturer of surface treatment technology, Vetaphone, has announced a strategic move that will boost support for its worldwide customer base. The newly implemented plan, known as ‘Certified Service Partnerships’ (CSP) is designed to build local awareness and show customers that they have direct access to Vetaphone approved support and service assistance. Bringing support […]
Successful in-house exhibition at Messerfabrik Neuenkamp
On 1 and 2 October 2026, Messerfabrik Neuenkamp held a two-day in-house exhibition at its Hückeswagen facility. Customers, business partners and industry experts took the opportunity to learn about current topics and developments in industrial slitting technology and exchange ideas with specialists on technical challenges and opportunities for optimisation. Whether cutting steel, stainless steel, aluminium […]
Robatech – 44x upgrading to Alpha adhesive melters
DE-VAU-GE Gesundkostwerk Deutschland GmbH successfully upgraded to the latest generation of adhesive melters from Robatech while continuing normal operations. Since then, malfunctions during adhesive application have dropped to nearly zero. When a system fails during production, every minute counts. At DE-VAU-GE, the packaging lines for cereals, muesli, fruit bars, energy bars, and plant-based drinks run […]