September 2023

French water treatment specialist Ocedis, for the supply of Berry’s 20 litre Optimum stacking containers manufactured from recycled polyethylene (rPE).
The containers for Ocedis’s pH Minus Liquide for commercial and local authority swimming pools are produced at Berry’s BMS Moirans factory in France and delivered to the Ocedis plant in Trévoux. After filling, they are distributed to customers and at the same time empty containers are collected and returned to Ocedis. 

Dual infeed system maximizes robotic movements for heightened throughput; 
Modular, expandable design brings flexibility and versatility.

European tube market continues to grow

The European flexible tube market was stable in the first half of 2023. The european tube manufacturers association (etma) reports a growth in deliveries of almost 2 percent to a total volume of around 6.2 billion units.

Muri near Bern/Switzerland, August 29, 2023 – The Swiss distributor Meraxis has partnered with the Danish recyclate manufacturer RC Plast: Meraxis will begin distributing selected RC Plast products in Europe. The distribution portfolio includes high-quality unfilled polypropylene (R-PP), such as that made from recycled fibers for technical applications. The aim of this partnership is to make it easier for plastics processors to switch to sustainable recycling material, thanks to both companies’ extensive product and application expertise. 

Pregis, a leading manufacturer of protective packaging, demonstrates its commitment to sustainability by joining the 2023 Pack Expo Sustainability Central Exhibit to feature its AirSpeed® Hybrid Cushioning (HC) Renew™ PCR product, a solution crafted from 80 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) material. 

hubergroup Print Solutions, a leading international printing ink specialist, will participate in the 10th Specialty Films & Flexible Packaging Global Summit 2023 as a platinum sponsor. At this conference, taking place on August 31 and September 1, 2023, in Mumbai, hubergroup will launch three new solvent-based ink series which are specifically tailored to the needs of the Asian market: Gecko Platinum Plus, Gecko Platinum NT and Gecko Gold.