FPE – Flexible packaging convinces European consumers

The results of a recent consumer survey on the use of flexible packaging commissioned by Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) reveal some interesting results. The representative survey was conducted by the global market research institute Censuswide in the six major European markets of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Great Britain and Poland in 2024 and recorded the […]

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Tech Folien switches to Vetaphone corona

Merseyside-based Tech Folien Ltd has installed Vetaphone corona treatment technology on its latest Hosokawa Alpine extruder to handle a wide range of film thicknesses. Part of the Polyart Group and a leading UK niche manufacturer of PE, PP and other co-extruded blown films, Tech Folien specified Vetaphone corona technology for the most recent of its […]

8th European Stand-up Pouch Conference – pouches on the rise

The 8th European ‘Stand-up Pouch Conference’ on 6 and 7 November 2024 in Vienna provided an impressive demonstration of how sustainable, practical, and cost-effective stand-up pouches are as a packaging format. With excellent barrier properties, reduced packaging materials, and smart design, they succeed in creating new, consumer-friendly packaging solutions. The growth of stand-up pouches remains […]

Robatech at EMPACK – high-precision adhesive bonding

From 22 to 23 January 2024, Robatech will be presenting its adhesive application system for maximum precision and reliability at EMPACK in Zurich. Its new, small melter for simple applications with low adhesive consumption also promises good application quality. Flagship product The Vision melter, in combination with the Performa heated hose and the Volta electric […]