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Ahlstrom advances base paper technology to replace plastic and film Packaging

Through continued innovation and collaboration with brand owners, Ahlstrom has identified specific technology enabling highly developed base papers – the key to solving the barrier requirements in flexible packaging, while still utilizing the inherent end-of-life benefits that paper has to offer. Ahlstrom has the unique set of capabilities and wide breadth of technical applications to […]

Amcor invests $3 million in PulPac fiber technology

Amcor has announced its investment of $3 million in PulPac, a Swedish company providing disruptive manufacturing technology for low-cost, high-performance fiber-based packaging. PulPac is a pioneering, innovation-led company focused on developing its dry-molded fiber technology for use as a viable, sustainable option for the packaging industry. This solution uses raw materials readily found globally, manufactured using […]

Mondi provides sustainable eCommerce packaging solutions for Modivo

A combination of corrugated boxes and paper-based MailerBAGS will be used to protect and transport fashion items across Europe, saving space and money Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has been appointed as the exclusive packaging provider for one of Europe’s largest fashion enterprises. Following a product trial earlier this year, Mondi […]

Huhtamaki divests its operations in Russia

Huhtamaki has sold its operations in Russia to Espetina Ltd. Espetina is a holding company owned by Alexander Govor and Iury Kushnerov. The transaction includes four manufacturing units in Russia, employing 724 people. On April 14, 2022, Huhtamaki announced its intention to divest its operations in Russia. This followed an earlier decision to stop all […]

Russian billionaire made a bid for Huhtamaki’s Russian operations

The Russian billionaire Alexander Govor has made a bid for Finnish packaging giant Huhtamäki’s Russian operations amounting to 151 million euro, Reuters reports. Alexander Govor has previously taken over McDonald’s former restaurants in Russia. After the invasion of Ukraine, Huhtamäki retreated from Russia. Govor is willing to pay up to 151 million euros for Huhtamäki’s […]

Cartularia has installed two new Pasaban Sheeters

Pasaban has supplied Cartularia with two new sheeter machines for premium FBB cardboard. This project has been highly demanding and it rewards a high degree of automation adequate to the customer’s needs, according to Pasaban. This is the largest project carried out by a converting company, in Italy, in the last 10 years. Cartularia s.p.a […]

Koehler Paper Taking Planned Maintenance Downtime at Oberkirch Paper Mill in Germany

Koehler Paper said that it is taking advantage of the summer period to carry out necessary work on the three paper machines, power plant, and infrastructure at its paper mill in Oberkirch, Germany. In addition to maintenance tasks, the mill is also planning a number of improvements so that when the machines are started up […]

PulPac continues to expand the Dry Molded Fiber patent portfolio

With two new patent applications filed last week, PulPac continues to expand the Dry Molded Fiber patent portfolio. The new patent applications are directed to ejection elements in connection to the forming mold. The main purpose of the ejection elements is to release the product from mold parts for an easy removal of the products. […]

Mondi has food industry wrapped with two sustainable packaging launches at Anuga FoodTec

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, is highlighting the need for innovative packaging solutions in the fresh food industry by introducing two new recyclable packaging products – a paper-based tray and a semi-rigid plastic tray – at Anuga FoodTec. When it comes to preventing food from spoiling, the packaging industry plays a key […]

Archroma launches new barrier coating for odor-free packaging applications

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced the launch of Cartaseal® VWAF, a new industry-leading perfluorinated compound (PFC)-free and ammonia-free barrier coating for odor-free packaging applications.   Archroma is well known for its innovations and sustainable solution systems aimed at helping packaging & paper manufacturers to optimize productivity and/or create […]