New PE grades for packaging and lamination

ExxonMobil introduces Exceed™ 2012MA for flexible food and liquid packaging, and Exceed™ 0015XC for extrusion lamination and coating 

Coca-Cola bottler invests in KHS sustainable technology

Coca-Cola bottler Reginald Lee and KHS GmbH, manufacturer of filling and packaging systems, have been working together for ten years now – long enough for a solid sense of trust to have been built up and for each company to know the exact strengths and needs of the other.  

Sidel is Yili Group’s Global Strategic Partner Supplier

Yili China announces Sidel as its Global Strategic Partner Supplier, and recognises the PET packaging company’s forward-looking solutions with an Innovation Award.  

CHINAPLAS as growth driver in Asian plastics industry

CHINAPLAS 2019 attracted 163,314 visitors with 42,005 or 25.7% coming from outside China, a strong indication of this event being a growth driver in Asia's plastics industry. 

Compostable packaging could leach PFAS to environment

As the use of compostable food packaging increases, researchers further investigate the release of PFAS – substances that give packaging their oil and water repelling qualities – into the environment.    

BERICAP, Thinfilm develop closures with NFC

Plastic closures embedded with NFC chips provide further brand protection and consumer engagement, according to BERICAP and Thinfilm.  

GEA completes plant for Tata Coffee Vietnam

A freeze-dried instant coffee production line built by GEA is up and running at Tata Coffee Vietnam’s facility in Binh Duong Province.  

Finpac to launch Liftsleeve system at ProPak Asia

Finpac's patent pending Liftsleeve system allows upside up sleeving. 

Fruit juice processing from Bucher Unipektin

Bucher Unipektin manufactures fruit juice processing equipment, drying equipment for vacuum and freeze drying as well as filtration for beer and non-alcoholic beverages.  

BERICAP closures among ProPak Asia exhibits

The company offers closures for different food products including oils, sauces, condiments and dressings.  

Sensory closure for flexible packaging

New closure from Aplix provides audible and tactile feedback when opening and closing, so consumers know their package is sealed. See this at ProPak Asia in Bangkok.

Allen Pack offers packaging materials and sleeving machines

Taiwan-based Allen Pack has a wide range of packaging materials and produces shrink sleeving machines.