Anticorrosion Packaging Strategies for Aircraft Components

29 Nov 2024
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Before an airplane is assembled, its components must be manufactured and shipped to the assembly plant and sometimes stored. This critical period can lead to the uneventful arrival and installation of a propeller or engine, or it can lead to headaches and setbacks from corroded components. Cortec® Corporation encourages man-ufacturers to take the first option by choosing a simple but effective packaging strategy based on Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors.

COP29 Agreements: An overvie

COP29 Agreements: An overview

29 Nov 2024
Sandeep Goyal
COP29 Agreements: An overvie

COP29 concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, encouraging dialogue on the progress in global climate efforts. Below is a summary of the conference's key outcomes and agreements.

1. Enhanced Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

Countries pledged updated and more ambitious emissions reduction targets. COP29 focused on ensuring these targets align with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Nations are now required to submit detailed Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs) to track progress against their commitments, fostering greater accountability.
 

KnurlPack 3-D Printed Packaging

29 Nov 2024
Yukta Arora

KnurlPack’s patented 3-D Printed Packaging process revolutionizes how locally crafted or manufactured products are packaged. This innovative technology allows for the creation of customized packaging that can be intricately 3-D printed directly around products, either partially or entirely, offering a tailored and cutting-edge solution for packaging needs.

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Royal Mail partnership to see Italian firm launch circular packaging in UK

29 Nov 2024
PC Correspondent

Movopack, a company providing eCommerce platforms with circular and sustainable packaging, has raised £2 million seed funding to launch in the UK via a partnership with Royal Mail.

The company’s first expansion outside of Italy aims to help tackle a growing packaging waste crisis, where an estimated 1.7 billion pieces of plastic are discarded weekly. 

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‘Italy, land of patents’ opens at MIMIT: SACMI a key player on the Italian innovation scene

28 Nov 2024
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A tribute to Italian ingenuity, past, present and future. An exhibition of over 100 patents, including the SACMI Cool+® system that contributed significantly to innovation in the beverage packaging industry. Venue: Rome, Ministry of Business and Made in Italy, until 20 March 2025

WEIMA America Celebrates 25 Years in the North American Market

28 Nov 2024
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WEIMA America, Inc. marked a significant milestone, celebrating its 25th anniversary in the North American market with a two-day event at its Fort Mill, SC headquarters. The occasion was attended by team members, partners, and esteemed guests, including Peter Rössler, founder of WEIMA, and Managing Partner, Martin Friz, who traveled from Germany to join the festivities. The Carolina fall provided a welcoming atmosphere, adding to the celebratory spirit.

Michelman Appoints Wilma Beaty as Chief Human Resources Officer

28 Nov 2024
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Michelman is pleased to announce the appointment of Wilma Beaty as the company's new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this role, Wilma will lead Michelman's global HR operations, driving the company's people engagement, organizational design, and culture initiatives as it continues its strategic growth.

Berry Solution Saves Plastic Usage and Extends Shelf Life

28 Nov 2024
PC Correspondent

A bespoke packaging solution from Berry Global is helping Finnish dairy pioneer Valio to meet its commitment to reduce plastic usage by 15% in its single-use, single-serve packaging by 2026.

As part of this, Valio’s popular range of PROfeel® protein puddings are being switched to a custom-designed version of Berry’s CombiLight™pot.

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Amcor and Kolon Industries partner to pioneer more sustainable polyester materials for packaging

28 Nov 2024
PC Correspondent

This partnership represents a step forward in advancing packaging sustainability, combining Amcor’s expertise in innovative packaging with Kolon’s high-polymer manufacturing technology.

The collaboration focuses on technological exploration of chemically recycled PET (crPET) and polyethylene furanoate (PEF) materials. Kolon is pioneering an advanced recycling process to produce new PET from post-consumer bottles, fibers and flexible packaging. Using crPET supports Amcor’s commitment to integrating 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials by 2030.

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Utterly Butterly offers shoppers wingwalking experience with on-pack promotion

28 Nov 2024
Vasu Goyal

Saputo Dairy UK’s on-pack promotion offers 25 winners the exclusive opportunity, and the promotion plays a nostalgic nod to Utterly Butterly’s aviation heritage.

From 1999 to 2006, Utterly Butterly was the key sponsor of the AeroSuperBatics wingwalking team and the team’s biplanes were wrapped with Utterly Butterly branding.

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