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Grand Opening of State-of-the-Art Plastics Recycling Plant Near Minneapolis

18 May 2024
Aditya Panwar

A state-of-the-art facility specializing in the recycling of flexible film, a widely used material encompassing pallet wrap, shrink wrap, single-use shopping bags, and select food packaging, has officially commenced operations in Rogers, Minnesota. Myplas USA, a South Africa-based plastics recycler, inaugurated its mechanical recycling and pelletizing plant near Minneapolis, marking a significant achievement in the collaborative efforts of leading global businesses to drive a regional circular economy for flexible films and packaging materials in the Upper Midwest.

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Dr. Pfleger Arzneimittel GmbH Launches Recyclable Pastille Blister

18 May 2024
Komal Sharma

Dr. Pfleger Arzneimittel GmbH is a Germany-based healthcare company that has operated for nearly 80 years with the motto that people are what counts.

They manufacture, develop, and distribute more than 60 medicinal products and medical devices in the fields of urology, dermatology, and gynecology, as well as home care medication for pain, hoarseness, and hair health.

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Yangi Selects GDM as Manufacturing Partner to Scale Up Delivery of Dry Forming Packaging Technology, Cellera™

18 May 2024
PC Correspondent

“This partnership marks a significant milestone in the journey towards scaling Yangi's groundbreaking technology, bringing forth a new era in sustainable innovation. It signifies a commitment to making sustainable solutions more accessible and impactful globally,” says Johann Kaiser, Chief Executive Officer of Yangi.

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South Africa: Namaqua Wines chooses SIG as preferred carton packaging supplier

18 May 2024
PC Correspondent

Located on the west coast of South Africa, and with a passion for producing exceptional wines, Namaqua Wines is a pioneer in the country’s wine industry, with a focus on sustainability and innovation. The company has opted for a SIG Slimline Aseptic filling machine and has already started filling its wide range of low alcohol wines into SIG SlimlineBloc 1,000 ml carton packs.

Namaqua is convinced that with this modern and fresh product and packaging concept, it will help to meet growing consumer demands and also boost its business.

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adapa introduces the new PaperTwister(re)

17 May 2024
Grania Jain

Packaging specialist adapa has the knack when it comes to packing confectionery such as toffees, soft caramels or sweets in an efficient and resource-saving way. Following the certification bodies and the future expectations of the paper industry closely, adapa was able to launch a paper-based twist wrap that not only works on highspeed packaging lines but has also been certified as repulpable by the renowned CEPI standard: the PaperTwister(re).

Efficiency and certified recyclability unrivalled combined

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Flexi-Hex packaging minimises the risk of breakages

17 May 2024
Komal Sharma

Flexi- Hed is excited to announce that our most popular bottle packaging duo – the Flexi-Hex Mini Sleeve + Pinch Top Box (Single & Double) – are now approved by DPD, the UK’s largest parcel delivery network. And the rest of our box range is currently in pilot trial having passed proof of concept testing.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

Well, our trial with DPD involved a drop test schedule followed by a live pilot with our long-standing customer Marlo Wine. We delivered 1,600 single pinch top boxes and 780 double pinch top boxes both with ZERO breakages!

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PRINGLES® POPS OUT OF THE CAN AND INTO THE BAG WITH ITS FIRST-EVER PUFFED SNACK, NEW PRINGLES® MINGLES

17 May 2024
PC Correspondent

Pringles® are already out-of-this-world delicious, but now they're out-of-the-can and into the bag for a whole new way to enjoy the iconic crisps. The snacking masterminds at Pringles are bringing flavor mastery to an entirely new format with its first-ever puffed offering – Pringles Mingles – a puffy, irresistibly delicious and shareable snacking experience unlike one you've ever had from Pringles.

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Berry White Paper outlines new technology in PE cling film

14 May 2024
Vasu Goyal

PVC has been the material of choice for many years for fresh food applications because of its many protective and presentation benefits.

However, its complex composition makes it difficult to recycle and if even minute amounts of the material are processed with other polymers, it can render the other recyclates unusable.

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