WORLD NEWS
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Mondelēz, PepsiCo, Pladis trial digital watermarks for flexible packaging sorting
A digital watermark is an invisible code applied during printing that sorting equipment can read to identify material type and whether the packaging held food.
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Sprintpackage’s new Guangzhou Plant increases paper tube output to 300,000 daily units
The facility has six automated lines, tube winding, slitting, paper mounting, curling, and assembly, with automation covering over 80% of operations.
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Yangi’s Cellera dry-former hits USA with 4.3-second cycle times
USA entry arrives as tariffs on imported moulded fibre drive converters and brands toward domestic alternatives.
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Metsä Board modernises Kemi mill winder to boost packaging quality, reliability
After investing over US$1.1B (2021–2025), Metsä Board’s latest project advances its strategic focus on efficiency and quality.
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NZ aluminium extruders seek recycling protection as 109% import surge threatens sector
Imported hollow extrusions arrive at ~US$4,000/tonne, while local manufacturers pay higher prices for aluminium billet, making it hard for recyclers to compete.
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Truvant acquires Multi-Pak to enhance supplement, healthcare packaging
Truvant’s healthcare packaging expansion continues with the acquisition, creating a stronger platform for innovation and scale in serving top consumer brands.
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Asteria acquires Dutch label maker GT Etiketten with 8-Colour UV LED flexo capability
The acquisition boosts Asteria’s foothold in the Dutch and broader European label market, while GT Etiketten’s customers gain access to the group’s wider technology and packaging portfolio.
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MM’s Romania packaging plant to start production in October with 2027 earnings target
The Romania expansion supports MM’s strategy to meet rising demand for sustainable packaging and position the group for future growth.
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AIP, Informa Markets expand packaging education partnership across Asia
The expanded partnership highlights packaging education’s rising importance in Asia-Pacific, a market projected to grow from US$327.6B in 2024 to US$393.4B by 2029.
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SmartSolve unveils bio-based pouch film that dissolves without microplastics
PureNil 0 is designed for dishwasher pouches, laundry sachets, single-dose cleaning sticks, toilet cleaner sachets, drain treatments, and refill pouches for multi-surface cleaners.