Supported by The Recycling Partnership, this program recognizes organizations strengthening North American recycling systems through long-term commitments to purchase and use domestic post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic.
Mike Bristow of Go-Pak Group says the packaging industry is moving away from the binary debate of "good" versus "bad" plastics. Instead, 2026 is the year of systemic compatibility. A material’s value is defined by its ability to be identified, sorted, and reprocessed without loss of utility.
EPL says the merger marks a pivotal step in the company's evolution from a single-format flexible packaging leader to a scaled, multi-format packaging platform.
Measures undertaken to reduce operating expenses include narrowing the company’s PET cap format development initiatives in 2026 by deferring non-beverage cap format development to 2027.
The combined advantages—including label-free decoration, elimination of consumables, customization options, reduced packaging waste, and simplified end-of-life processing—offer a solution for brands looking to minimize their environmental impact while improving production efficiency.
Hauser’s line was the first to utilize Sidel’s patented Predis™ dry preform sterilization in Germany, which works by using hydrogen peroxide mist to sterilize the preform before it enters the oven to be blown into a bottle; packaging remains aseptic without the need for rinsing with water or any other chemicals.
The new Linx Black Ultra Strong Plastic-Adherent Ink 1061 provides consistent adhesion, particularly on PET and low surface energy substrates, including OPP, BOPP, HDPE, and LDPE.
K-Peel 4G boasts a low seal initiation point and is capable of sealing through contamination. Clean peels are achievable from as little as 110°C and 0.3 seconds dwell time.
Together with the popular INXhrc natural-based, INXFlex Contour, and GelFlex EB line of inks, the new Innova Plus NCF nitrocellulose-free flexographic inks provide another important option to answer new regulatory measures and enable recycling.
With this step, the company expands its extensive knowhow in the field of PET bottle closures to a new packaging category, setting new standards for consumers and bottling companies.
