TACKLING THE MULTI-MATERIAL AND SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES

Elisabeth Skoda discusses the challenges and opportunities when it comes to packaging demanding products in both plastics and paper with ROVEMA, and looks at trends and solutions in the sector.

Elisabeth Skoda

THE FUTURE FOR BARRIER PAPER

Our last Wider View article with Koehler Paper tackled, and we hope dispelled, some of the prevalent misconceptions around paper packaging. This year, it’s all about looking to the future of barrier paper: how far have they come and what will the third, fourth – even fifth? – generations bring in terms of functionality? Victoria Hattersley finds out.

Victoria Hattersley

ELIF: ‘SUSTAINABILITY IS PART OF OUR DNA’

Elif, a global benchmark company for flexible packaging, explains how the philosophy of ‘Sustainable packaging for life’ encapsulates its belief that producers in this field must innovate to develop the best solutions for everyone around the world to live a healthier and more sustainable life. Victoria Hattersley spoke to Sustainability Director, Dr Betül Türel Erbay

Victoria Hattersley

CHALLENGING THE ‘MYTHS’ AROUND PAPER PACKAGING

For Koehler Paper Group – a long-established company but a relatively new entrant to the packaging market – there are many misconceptions around paper. Eckhard Kallies, Director of Flexible Packaging, and Jens Kriete, Sustainability Manager, explain why they believe brand owners should consider making the switch to this material.

Elisabeth Skoda

BBC CELLPACK: TIME TO MAKE THE SWITCH TO PAPER?

BBC Cellpack Packaging suggests that paper packaging is ‘the ideal alternative to plastic’. That’s why they’ve been asking the question: Do you dare to paper?

Victoria Hattersley

THE SUSTAINABLE POWER OF FLEXIBLES

Vertical form fill and seal machinery expert ROVEMA GmbH explores the challenges and opportunities faced when moving from rigid packaging materials such as cans and jars to flexible packaging materials, outlines how innovative machinery can help with the switch, and delves deeper into the growing trend for paper packaging.

Elisabeth Skoda

Is there a sustainable future for PET packaging?

In our latest Wider View, Sidel’s Luc Desoutter and Vincent Le Guen give their insight into the future of PET packaging, asking: is the use of this material even sustainable in the future – and if so, how?

Victoria Hattersley

Seven pillars, one goal

It is generally accepted that the packaging industry needs to come up with more wide-ranging solutions to its many and varied sustainability challenges. But there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach, as we’re all very aware. Victoria Hattersley spoke to Gerald Rebitzer, Director Sustainability at global rigid, flexible and carton packaging producer Amcor, about the methods it proposes: among them, the Seven Pillars of Sustainability.

Victoria Hattersley

Digital transformation connects factories to the future

Digital Transformation is providing OEMs with opportunities to utilise technology that increases the efficiency of their own manufacturing processes, adds functionality to their machines and adds value to the end user through increased connectivity, information and insight into the operation and maintenance of a machine and plant.

Libby Munford

Adventures in Digitally Printed Corrugated

In the cover story for this month’s magazine we reflect on our unprecedented collaboration with HP and LIC to distribute Packaging Europe in a digitally printed, multi-version corrugated box. Tim Sykes talks to HP’s experts and thought leaders in brand innovation to explore the ideas that this project touches upon.

Tim Sykes

Seven pillars, one goal

It is generally accepted that the packaging industry needs to come up with more wide-ranging solutions to its many and varied sustainability challenges. But there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach, as we’re all very aware. Victoria Hattersley spoke to Gerald Rebitzer, Director Sustainability at global rigid, flexible and carton packaging producer Amcor, about the methods it proposes: among them, the Seven Pillars of Sustainability.

Victoria Hattersley

Digital transformation connects factories to the future

Digital Transformation is providing OEMs with opportunities to utilise technology that increases the efficiency of their own manufacturing processes, adds functionality to their machines and adds value to the end user through increased connectivity, information and insight into the operation and maintenance of a machine and plant.

Libby Munford

Adventures in Digitally Printed Corrugated

In the cover story for this month’s magazine we reflect on our unprecedented collaboration with HP and LIC to distribute Packaging Europe in a digitally printed, multi-version corrugated box. Tim Sykes talks to HP’s experts and thought leaders in brand innovation to explore the ideas that this project touches upon.

Tim Sykes

Is there a sustainable future for PET packaging?

In our latest Wider View, Sidel’s Luc Desoutter and Vincent Le Guen give their insight into the future of PET packaging, asking: is the use of this material even sustainable in the future – and if so, how?

Victoria Hattersley

Seven pillars, one goal

It is generally accepted that the packaging industry needs to come up with more wide-ranging solutions to its many and varied sustainability challenges. But there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach, as we’re all very aware. Victoria Hattersley spoke to Gerald Rebitzer, Director Sustainability at global rigid, flexible and carton packaging producer Amcor, about the methods it proposes: among them, the Seven Pillars of Sustainability.

Victoria Hattersley

Digital transformation connects factories to the future

Digital Transformation is providing OEMs with opportunities to utilise technology that increases the efficiency of their own manufacturing processes, adds functionality to their machines and adds value to the end user through increased connectivity, information and insight into the operation and maintenance of a machine and plant.

Libby Munford

Adventures in Digitally Printed Corrugated

In the cover story for this month’s magazine we reflect on our unprecedented collaboration with HP and LIC to distribute Packaging Europe in a digitally printed, multi-version corrugated box. Tim Sykes talks to HP’s experts and thought leaders in brand innovation to explore the ideas that this project touches upon.

Tim Sykes