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Toppan launches hybrid line manufacturing BOPP and BOPE films

Toppan, a Toppan Group company and wholly owned subsidiary of Toppan Holdings, and its India-based subsidiary Toppan Speciality Films (TSF), have installed a hybrid...

Chemical recycling – the road ahead for circular polymers

As the world grapples with the mounting challenge of plastic waste, the recycling landscape is undergoing a transformation. While mechanical recycling has long been...

Ester Industries charts a new course in global materials science

In an exclusive interview with The Packman, Arvind Singhania, chairman and managing director of Ester Industries, reflects on the company’s remarkable transformation – from...

Advancing deinking technologies for flexible packaging – challenges and breakthroughs

As the circular economy accelerates, flexible packaging stands at a critical crossroads. While these lightweight solutions deliver undeniable efficiency benefits – consuming 40% less...

Europe’s most advanced plastic sorting plant opens in Norway

A new chapter for circular plastics in Europe began on 5 November 2025 with the official opening of Omra, Norway’s new national facility for...

Vimal Katiyar on recycling, circularity and food-grade safety

At the recent ElitePlus conference held in Mumbai, Vimal Katiyar, professor at IIT Guwahati, shared insightful perspectives on why plastics, despite their challenges, remain...

The economics and sustainability of flexible packaging in India

During a panel discussion at the ElitePlus 2025 conference in Mumbai, leading voices from India’s packaging industry gathered to discuss some of the most...

Industry-first mono-material metallized retort solution

The packaging industry has made significant progress toward sustainable, recycle-ready solutions — from mono-material polymer structures and plant-based packaging to advanced recycling technologies. Yet,...

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UFlex backs beauty brands with customized, low-MOQ tubes and recyclable formats

At Cosmoprof India 2025, UFlex’s Tube Division outlined its focus areas for beauty and personal care brands, combining advanced decoration technologies with sustainable materials...

In conversation with Sachit and Tarun Katyal of Anupama Printing Solutions

Anupama Printing Solutions is among the largest prepress service providers across two sites in North India. Sachit Katyal, chief operating officer; and Tarun Katyal,...

Korozo to showcase innovative protein packaging at CFIA Rennes 2026

Flexible packaging manufacturer Korozo will present its latest innovations designed for meats, cheese, and other proteins at CFIA Rennes 2026, which takes place at...

Star Labels builds an Africa packaging powerhouse backed by world-class machinery and Flexibiz ERP

In a market that was once heavily dependent on imports for even basic packaging requirements, Star Labels Africa SARL has steadily built a strong,...

Water-based inks to make Bobst gravure printing greener

High solvent use in gravure printing is perhaps the biggest hurdle to overcome in order for this sound technology to maintain its strong position...