July 2020

The proprietary SEAWELL™ active packaging system features integrated technology that absorbs excess liquids that would otherwise accumulate around the seafood, causing potential product breakdown and negatively impacting shelf life. It utilizes a proprietary blend of direct food-contact-safe absorbent materials that trap excess fluids inside patented pockets or wells, which are integrated into the packaging and hidden by the seafood product.

Because of increasing demand, Mátrametál decided last year to purchase a new aerosol can production line from Hinterkopf. The majority of machines and components were already delivered in February of this year. The remaining components, including a new impact extrusion press from Hinterkopf, arrived in Hungary during the middle of March. Despite the Corona lock-down, demand and production pressure at Mátrametál remained high. It was therefore critical to commission and start-up the new aerosol line promptly.

“We are delighted to welcome Kim Chainey to Aptar. Her breadth of experience across multiple industries as the lead attorney for global mergers and acquisitions, strategy, innovation, intellectual property and compliance will strengthen our leadership team and better position us to achieve our strategic priorities,” said Stephan B. Tanda, Aptar President and CEO. Chainey brings over 15 years of international and domestic experience advising c-suite executives and boards of directors of Global 100 and Fortune 500 companies, venture companies, and government entities.

To enable the fast and reliable authentication of genuine products, SICPA’s new security labels utilizes innovative technology to effectively capture consumers’ attention and which can be customized to promote specific symbols or brand names supporting an array of designs, colours, and visual effects, according to the company. Delivered in the form of a product security label, the new solution empowers consumers, businesses, and government officials to easily and reliably validate authentic goods and products, says SICPA.

The new toilet cleaner bottle stands out not only thanks to its convenience and ease of handling but also because of its sustainable properties: It is composed of 50% post-consumer r-PE. This product represents a valuable contribution to a sustainable circular economy, which both Henkel and Greiner Packaging want to foster. For example, the two project partners have signed the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment launched by the UK-based Ellen MacArthur Foundation.