Antalis Packaging has published the first edition of ‘The Big Book of Packaging’, an essential resource showcasing the latest advancements in packaging materials, machinery, and sustainable solutions. Designed to support businesses across the UK and Ireland, this new publication highlights how Antalis continues to lead the way in all things packaging.

Antalis has added a new premium uncoated paper to its range of creative papers. New Opale Wove is the perfect choice to enrich communications by giving it an elegant touch.
Opale Wove is available in Natural and Pure White colours and has various weights (from 90 to 300gsm). It is perfect for different end uses, from business letters and annual reports to presentation brochures and business cards, press kits, and invitations.

• New 8.8 meter wide multi-layer co-extrusion line will produce thin gauge label films to support the growing demand for lower resin content materials
• Enhanced property films and film with recycled content to comply with PPWR
• Scope of the investment 70 million EUR

Inkcups reinforces its focus on sustainability as seven inks in the SB Eco Series for pad printing achieve GOTS Certification
Global printing industry leader Inkcups announces that seven inks from the SB Eco Series Eco-Friendly pad printing ink line have received the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Certification, under Version 7.0, following a rigorous testing process.

BOPP films have become an integral part of flexible packaging. Recent advancements in film design have expanded their advantageous properties for a wider range of applications. In response to these developments—and in anticipation of the requirements set by the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)—TPL has expanded its product range to include BOPP films.

In 2020 Metsä Group, Fortum and Business Finland launched an exceptionally large R&D programme, the so called ‘Veturi’- or leading company project ExpandFibre. Its goal was to accelerate the research and development of wood- and straw-based bioproducts.

Valmet has received an order for a complete Valmet IQ Quality Management System package from one of North America’s largest pressure-sensitive laminate producers. It will be delivered to the customer’s Midwest facility and include Valmet IQ Moisturizers for moisture and curl control, Valmet IQ Silicone measurement, Valmet IQ Reflective Spectrometer measurement for adhesive, two Valmet IQ Single Sided Scanner S units, and closed-loop moisture MD/CD control and MD Silicone control.

Graphic Packaging International, a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging, has signed an agreement with New Jersey-based co-packer JJM Packaging that will make the company’s award-winning Boardio™ paperboard canister available to brands and retailers across the U.S. and Canada for a wider range of food products.

Flint Group, a leading supplier of inks and coatings for the global print and packaging industry, has reinforced its commitment to Nitrocellulose-free (NC-free) ink systems in Europe. This initiative actively supports flexible packaging recycling in alignment with the newly updated Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

The partnership between MA Print Products (MAPP) and Wink has created strategic opportunities for converters in the UK and Ireland to fully capitalise on the benefits of flexible die-cutting for narrow web applications.

Designed for more sustainable packaging solutions
As part of its strategy to provide high-value, innovative, and environmentally responsible products, Lecta introduces Linerset FP, a groundbreaking high-performance barrier base paper designed for flexible packaging solutions.

hubergroup Chemicals, specialist for resins and chemicals used in the coatings industry, is set to unveil its latest innovation at this year’s European Coatings Show: sustainable, bio-based UV oligomers for advanced coatings. These groundbreaking resins, designed for wood and plastic surfaces, offer excellent reactivity and stain resistance while containing an impressive 50% bio-based carbon.