Material Converting

HZ Green Pulp Partners with Hotpack to Strengthen Dry Molded Fiber Offerings

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:21:03 -0400

Through HZP Eco Packaging, a newly announced joint venture between HZ Corporation and Hotpack Global, the company is now adding further commercial reach to its Dry Molded Fiber offering.

Valmet Launches 3D Technology to Expand Molded Fiber Offerings

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:53:41 -0400

The solution enables high-capacity, fast production of high-quality, three-dimensional fiber-based packaging, offering packaging producers a competitive end-to-end solution to meet the increasing demand for sustainable alternatives to plastic.

Hébert Group and ANDRITZ Partner to Bolster Dry Molded Fiber Production

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:13:25 -0400

The Hébert Group specializes in the development and manufacture of custom-molded packaging solutions for leading European and global brands across the food, dairy, cosmetics and reuse sectors.

Yangi Commissions Cellera® Platform at European Converter Site

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:23:56 -0400

The Cellera platform was industrialized in collaboration with GDM, a Coesia company, and AP&T, leveraging proven industrial machine execution to ensure reliable production and repeatable performance.

Coperion Receives FDA Green Light on Food-Grade rHDPE and rPP

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:27:31 -0400

Coperion is the first provider of complete decontamination systems featuring twin screw extruders and EcoFresh silo degassing to offer the market a highly efficient solution for the production of food-grade recyclates, covering capacities from small throughputs up to 6,000 kg/h.

Smart Duplex Slitters and the Productivity Race

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Alan Jones of Universal Converting Equipment offers a look at why duplex slitters are not only safer than turret slitting machines but also easier to operate and require less space. Learn how the latest advances in slitting/rewinding address long-standing challenges plaguing both narrow web and wide web converters.

The KHS Group Upgrades Interactive Conversion Catalog

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:22:02 -0400

The entire portfolio is directly accessible on both the KHS website and in the KHS Connect shop.

Finnish Project Advances 100% Cellulose-Based Film and Coating Technology

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:08 -0400

A new cellulose-based material platform developed in Finland responds to tightening regulatory requirements and industry pressure to both replace and reduce plastic in packaging.

UFP Packaging and SUN Automation are Raising the Bar in Corrugated

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:31:26 -0400

UFP Packaging’s corrugated division is guided by an ambitious growth strategy focused on fully automated, cost-efficient operations.

Atlantic Packaging Launches New Earth Ventures to Accelerate Packaging Technology

Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

New venture arm aims to invest in and scale companies driving the next generation of packaging and reimagining how products move through the global supply chain.

PureCycle Resin Recognized as PCR Content in New Jersey

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

New Jersey’s Recycled Content Law requires manufacturers of rigid plastic containers, beverage containers, and other regulated packaging to meet minimum thresholds of postconsumer recycled content.

CJ Biomaterials Launches Compostable Extrusion Coating Resin for Foodservice Packaging

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:57:11 -0400

The new compound has secured TÜV Austria’s OK compost Home, OK compost Industrial, and OK biodegradable MARINE certifications with certification from the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) underway.

Domino to Host X630i Digital Corrugated Press Demos

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:55:29 -0400

These demos provide corrugated converters with the opportunity to learn more about how digital printing – and the Domino X630i digital corrugated press – fits into modern corrugated printing business models.

BW Converting to Spotlight Hudson-Sharp Technology at Global Pouch Forum

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Booth #409 will feature reclosable packaging innovation for today’s flexible packaging market.

Agfa and Hybrid Software Collaborate to Digitalize Folding Carton Production

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:32:07 -0400

As brand owners increasingly demand shorter runs, faster turnaround times and greater versioning, folding carton manufacturers are under growing pressure to evaluate traditional production models.

Invera Flexibles Formed Through Combination of PolyExpert and Polykar

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:51 -0400

With coast-to-coast operations, Invera Flexibles says it is positioned as a market leader across five key segments, including converter films, industrial and food-grade packaging, agricultural films, and compostable solutions.

Michelman Introduces Bio-Based Barrier Coatings for Paper Packaging Applications

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:59 -0400

Coatings are designed to enable dual end-of-life outcomes, supporting compatibility with existing recycling streams and options for compostability.

Convenience and On-the-Go: Why Compostable Packaging is the Solution

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:46 -0400

Recent regulations in the process of implementation point at compostable packaging as a solution. Six states—including California, Colorado, Maine, Oregon, Minnesota, and Maryland—have already committed to 100% recyclable or compostable packaging by 2032.

Emerald Packaging Named FTA’s Inaugural Flexographic Printer of the Year

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:22 -0400

Emerald Packaging CEO Kevin Kelly will share the company’s road to sustainable produce packaging at this year’s Global Pouch Forum.

ABG launches ThermoLam as part of integrated FlexPack workflow expansion

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:51 -0400

Thermal laminator combines pre-heating, cooling, corona treatment and slitting within a single, compact platform.

Dow and RDM Group Collaborate on Fiber-Based Food Barrier Packaging

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:02 -0400

Multiboard CirculaRR is food-contact-compliant, designed for recyclability, and backed by industry-leading certifications to help brands prepare for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

Taking Packaging AI for a Test Spin

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

We recently decided to “kick the tires” of a new AI platform dedicated exclusively to the packaging sector. Enjoy this sneak peek of the platform prior to the rollout of the Business Pro version at interpack in May.

TOPPAN Packaging Marks One Year, Expands Integrated Packaging Platform

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:54 -0400

It was one year ago that TOPPAN Group acquired Sonoco’s Flexibles and Thermoformed Packaging businesses.

Converters Expo Preview: Come Join Us at Lambeau Field!

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Converters Expo features over 150 vendors and service providers, starting with a Welcome Reception on April 15 at the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. The Expo Hall opens on April 16, highlighting hundreds of exhibitors.

Compostable Packaging Growth and Market Opportunities

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In this article, Gary Tee of TIPA explains how offering compostable packaging materials alongside recyclable offerings can provide a premium differentiator for converters and improve the lifecycle for flexible packaging.

Theegarten-Pactec expands its flow-wrapping expertise with the FPC6

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:12 -0400

New flow-wrapping machine is specifically designed to meet the requirements of manufacturers of chocolate, confectionery, cereal and protein bars, functional foods and snacks, as well as co-packers and contract packers.

Game-Changing Innovations from San Francisco to France

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In 2025, key advancements in foodservice packaging included Eco-Products' compostable packaging for the San Francisco Giants, HERMA's high-speed labeling for salad clamshells, BiOrigin's oil and grease resistant paper, and Amcor's mono-material polypropylene meal tray for France's recycling system. Discover these innovations below.

The New Scale in Flexible Packaging: Winning by Mastering Complexity

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Wes Bradford of Propelis says the future of converting belongs to the complexity-ready.

NOVA Chemicals Commercializes Pair of Recycled Polyethylene Grades

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:10:29 -0500

The two rPE grades are the latest addition to the SYNDIGO portfolio of resins made from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) films.

Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. Launches Advanced Dust Collector Systems to Capture Particulate Emissions at the Source, Enhancing Safety and Compliance

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:04:00 -0500

Ship & Shore’s dust collector systems integrate seamlessly into operations and are built for long-term reliability with custom engineering tailored to airflow needs, dust characteristics, process layouts and facility constraints.