January 2020

During the latest years, thanks to our staff composed by specialists, we have developed several complex and special projects, also in terms of dimensions, that have enriched our already wide portfolio. A tilting kneader of 10.000 liters, one of 5.000 liters, but also 1 and 3,5 liters designed for research tests in laboratory. Kneaders with discharge screw of 5.000, 4.000 and 2.500 liters, plants with filtration groups, special valves and vacuum systems. These are just few examples of our countless successful concepts.

Some plastic food and beverage containers still contain bisphenol A (BPA), which can mimic the hormone oestrogen, and researchers from the American Chemical Society (ACS) have reported that, in mice, BPA can activate an immune response that persists for at least three generations.

Although experts say that small amounts of BPA detected in foods are unlikely to cause problems to health, some are concerned that constant low-level exposures could have long-term health effects, especially for developing foetuses, infants and children.

A novel completely recyclable and fully biodegradable plastic packaging solution which could be used in the pharmaceutical industry has been developed.

After initial testing to create environmentally friendly packaging, researchers used a biodegradable plastic additive which they combined with sugarcane to make a ‘green plastic’.

When processed correctly, sugarcane can be converted into a commercially material which is both CO2 neutral and recyclable. The material is also as equally robust as traditional petroleum plastic.

If finalised, the cost of packaging of all materials including food, agriculture, fertilizer, clothes and all other items would rise significantly. The increase in the minimum thickness of the packaging material would increase the cost of packaged products and hence, lead to a further escalation in their cost.

Plastic manufacturers have raised objections with the government on the proposal.

ALPLA and Fortiflex first collaborated in 2017 in the wake of Hurricane Maria. ALPLA was able to get the power supply at its production plant in Guayama, Puerto Rico, back up and running quickly after the damage caused by the storm – unlike Fortiflex. ‘We were originally only meant to handle some of Fortiflex’s production temporarily,’ explains Richard Lisch, Regional Manager with ALPLA Caribe, ‘but a partnership that worked well developed between us, and we then made it official with our strategic alliance.’

Entire production activities taken on

Morrisons is to become the first British supermarket to roll-out plastic free fruit and veg areas in many of its stores. Customers will be able to choose from up to 127 varieties of fruit and veg - and buy them loose or put them in recyclable paper bags.

[KAYSERSBERG, FRANCE, September 25th, 2019] European leading packaging strategist DS Smith Plastics is launching an online site www.akypak-containers.com for European customers interested on the unbeatable combination of tough and lightweight offered by their AkyPak Returnable Bulk Containers.

The new online shop allows customers to configure bulk containers based on their requirements, request a quote and soon… buy them online.

Building on its 2018 commitment to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, Nestlé will reduce its use of virgin plastics by one third in the same period whilst working with others to advance the circular economy and endeavor to clean up plastic waste from oceans, lakes and rivers.