May 2018

Ioniqa has developed a proprietary technology that is able to convert any PET waste like coloured bottles, breaks it down to base molecule level, while separating the colour and other contaminants. The molecules are converted back into PET which is equal to virgin grade quality at Indorama’s facility.The technology has successfully passed its pilot stage and is now moving towards testing at an industrial scale.

Uflex is now offering shelf life extension solutions to the Indian Fresh Produce Industry. With the help of the foreign technology partner Perfotec B.V., Uflex came out with this solution. The solution Equilibrium Modified Atmospheric Packaging (EMAP) entails maintaining consistent oxygen and carbon dioxide inside the bag during the shelf life of the produce according to Ashok Chaturvedi, Chairman and Managing Director, Uflex Limited. This is critical for fresh produce packaging that oxygen needs to be maintained to keep the product in aerobic conditions.

1. Best practice example

„Move to plastic“ at the beverage manufacturer Halewood International

August Faller Group has designed the prototype for this innovative. The level is indicated by the push of a button and delivers it to the patient via an integrated display.

The ‘Level Indicator’ is operated via a small e-paper display and using electronic controls (buttons). The intelligent, interactive packaging can help to improve compliance and make handling the medication easier for the patient or the laboratory user, says the company.

Spectra are gearing up for another busy show at Packaging Innovations at the end of this month. Staged at the Birmingham NEC and widely regarded as one of the largest and most diverse packaging events in Europe, the two-day show will see an estimated 6,000 attendees and over 300 suppliers exhibiting a wide range of products, services and solutions. Spectra’s Sales Director, Jonathan Powell said, “Packaging Innovations provides an ideal stage for us to showcase our creativity whilst connecting with visitors face to face.