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The design principles included in V7 were developed by the AIP and globalised by the WPO, and apply to all certified organisations involved in the design of primary packaging and packaging materials.

The program expansion, which aligns with RecyClass’s Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification standard, allows businesses to validate recycled-content claims.

Under the partnership, Itochu Metals will collect used Daikin commercial air conditioners, oversee dismantling and separation of components such as heat exchangers and motors, and coordinate with specialised scrap processors to recover high-purity aluminium, iron and copper.

The centre will provide independent, research-backed support to SMEs transitioning to reusable, recyclable and compostable packaging solutions.

The combined entity delivers an integrated capability set spanning the full roll lifecycle.

The brand features Spanish-language packaging and bilingual digital content, a rarity in prestige beauty that reflects its Mexican heritage and the influence of Latina consumers in the US beauty market.

The partnership strengthens local access to linerless labelling systems as demand grows for packaging formats that can improve production efficiency and reduce material use.

The company’s release liner materials also serve a wide range of end-use segments, including composites, food, graphics, industrial and medical applications, with production across Europe and North and South America.

The acquisition strengthens QLM’s position in the flexible packaging market and expands its capabilities in the coffee sector.

The closures are designed to reduce leakage, withstand parcel shipping and improve the consumer unboxing experience as e-commerce continues to grow.