Germany
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Refresco leverages Sidel laser tech for rPET optimization
The technology differs from older methods by using laser-powered heating instead of halogen lamps to prepare bottle preforms.
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Germany enacts landmark packaging reform, tightens recycling quotas and EPR rules
GERMANY – Germany has formally transposed the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) into national law, unveiling sweeping reforms that raise recycling quotas, tighten…
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Ball equips Münsterland J. Lülf with premium aluminium cans for SpongeBob-themed dairy drinks
The packaging combines character-led design with on-pack messaging to promote recycling.
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Siegwerk’s UV-curable inks receive RecyClass approval for PE flexible packaging
The decision was reached following independent laboratory testing of the SICURA Nutriflex NT26 ink.
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BOBST expands EXPERTFOLD range with new automation capabilities
The machine is now also offered in two additional widths EXPERTFOLD 106 for smaller packaging formats and EXPERTFOLD 215 for larger corrugated board applications.
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Borealis invests US$57M in Germany to expand next-generation PP production
The investment supports a shift toward high-performance monomaterial PP solutions.
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Duni Group launches reusable container pilot in Munich’s Viktualienmarkt
The project aims to reduce waste and provide a scalable model.
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Herma expands PP film portfolio with two transparent, wash-off label materials
The films provide both high transparency for standard applications and certified wash-off properties.
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Schreiner MediPharm expands needle-trap portfolio for large-volume syringes amid biologics growth
The company design all products and services application-specific and customized for the Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Technology and Clinical Trials.
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Freiburg introduces single-use packaging tax to drive reuse and cut litter
City officials estimate the measure will generate approximately €2.2 million in its first year.