A growing applicationWith the expansion of energy, water and fiber-optic networks, the demand for reliable protection systems for underground grids is rising. Utility warning plates - also known as cable protection covers or warning boards - are currently one of the most interesting applications in the extrusion of technical thermoplastic sheets. Function and standardizationThe product serves a… Read more
Customized RoRo StretchPack® solution delivers precise handling and wrapping of variable-size rolls. The German robotic system integrator KOCH Robot Systems has delivered a complete, automated packaging line for roll wrapping, centered around a RoRo StretchPack® packaging machine from Tentoma. The solution was developed for an end customer requiring reliable protection of rolls with varying… Read more
In extrusion, coating, and converting processes, product quality is directly linked to the uniformity of basis weight and thickness across the web. Even small deviations can result in material waste, inconsistent coating performance, or downstream processing issues that increase reject rates and reduce overall production efficiency. Inline measurement as a key enabler for stable web… Read more
Latest advances in stretch film production Building on the success of previous generations of SmartCast stretch film lines, SML has now developed the fourth generation of the SmartCast Infinity, equipped with the latest advancements: a newly developed nanolayer feedblock for 101 layers. Nanolayer technology is an advanced technology in stretch film production to improve film quality and wrapping… Read more
When consumers purchase fresh meat, poultry, cheese, or processed foods, few stop to consider the sophisticated packaging technologies that help protect these products from production to consumption. Yet behind many of these packages lies one of the packaging industry’s most remarkable manufacturing technologies: the multi-bubble shrink-film process. Macro’s Quadex™ multi‑bubble technology… Read more
At PLAST 2026, taking place from June 9 to 12 at Fiera Milano Rho, HT-Cooling will showcase the latest developments in its industrial cooling and process temperature control product range, designed to meet the plastics industry's growing demands for efficiency, reliability and sustainability. Among the innovations on display at Hall 22 – Stand B02/B06, particular attention will be given to the… Read more
The food packaging industry is under increasing pressure to reduce material consumption while maintaining product protection, shelf life, and visual appeal. As sustainability becomes a key driver, converters and brand owners are looking for solutions that combine performance with significant material savings. From Conventional Laminates to Next-Generation Coextrusion Traditional top lidding… Read more

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In projects exposed to extreme environmental conditions, material selection is a critical engineering decision. High… Read more

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Herbold Meckesheim continues to strengthen its offering of used machinery for the plastics recycling industry. The… Read more

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Now, you can eliminate the strapping process from your packaging line when using a RoRo StretchPack® packaging machine.… Read more

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SML announces the launch of the FlexiPET, a brand-new production-scale demonstration line for thermoforming sheet… Read more
PLAST 2026 is one of the world’s leading trade fairs for the plastics and processing industry, providing a key platform… Read more
DRECKSHAGE as an exhibitor at PLAST Milano  DRECKSHAGE is a manufacturer of precision aluminium and spreader rollers to… Read more
KUHNE Anlagenbau has successfully sold its first Triple Bubble® line in India (South Asia), marking a major milestone in… Read more
More and more film producers are turning to post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials to meet legal requirements and reduce… Read more

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How a custom modification to a standard clamping shaft enables fine adjustment of the web position directly on the… Read more
Zecher GmbH, one of the leading manufacturers of anilox rolls for the printing industry, is further expanding its range… Read more
The Next Generation Group, the Austrian technology group specializing in advanced recycling solutions, has appointed… Read more
IBD Wickeltechnik GmbH is further expanding its technical sales team. With Mirko Knappmeier, an experienced sales… Read more
Stretch blow molding machines produce tens of thousands of PET bottles per hour for demanding hot‑fill beverages. To… Read more

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German adhesive tape manufacturer monta Klebebandwerk GmbH extends its sustainable Greenline range with another… Read more
For the third consecutive time, monta Klebebandwerk GmbH was awarded the silver medal by ecovadis, the international… Read more
ALEXANDRIA, Minn., August 09, 2023 – Orion Packaging Systems, a ProMach brand, is displaying its vast array of stretch… Read more

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What visitors can expect at the interpack Spotlight Forum 2026 Around 75 presentations, sessions and panel discussions: The Spotlight Forum at interpack 2026 brings together key debates on regulation, resource efficiency, automation and securing skilled labour. International experts from industry,… Read more
Exhibitor registration now open drupa, the world's leading trade fair for printing solutions, is now accepting… Read more
As the packaging industry’s globally leading trade fair, interpack is the central meeting place for all who develop… Read more
Visions, people, moments – Fakuma has been shaping the world of plastics processing for decades. Our anniversary film… Read more

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