NEWS


Snack bar wrapper has 30% recycled material


Packaging company Toppan has enlisted the help of recycling specialist PureCy- cle to help it raise sustain- ability in its flexible films and thermoformed packaging. The partners have developed a snack bar wrapper with more than 30% recycled content, showing the abilities of PureCycle’s PureFive resin in flexible packaging applications. “The snack bar wrapper showcases the printability and performance that leading brands demand, while incorporating mean-


ingful recycled content,” said Astrid Torres, senior sustain- ability manager at Toppan Packaging Americas. The companies are now


targeting thermoforming applications where brand owners are seeking recycled content solutions to comply with upcoming mandates. PureCycle’s PureFive resin portfolio includes many grades designed for thermoformed products, including snack cups and microwaveable containers. PureCycle’s dissolution


recycling process transforms


post-consumer PP packag- ing into virgin-like PureFive resin. It meets FDA stand- ards for food-contact applications and performs similarly to virgin resin. Pete Dias, senior director


of market, application & product development at PureCycle, added: “Top- pan’s expertise in flexible and thermoformed packag- ing, combined with our recycled resin, enables brand owners to meet their sustainability commitments.” � www.toppan.com � www.purecycle.com


Profits decline at CPH


Swiss blister packaging specialist CPH reported a decline in profits last year, despite a small sales increase. Sales rose around 3% to CHF334 million (US$432m), though EBITDA fell more than 6% to around CHF50m (US$65m). The company said


“geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts and tariffs” helped to slow business performance – especially in the second half of the year. � www.cph.ch


BB installs its largest PET screw extruder


BB Engineering has commissioned its largest ever PET single-screw extruder – at a customer in China.


It has installed two 360mm PET single-screw IMAGE: BB ENGINEERING


extruder as part of a Brueckner BOPET film line that will produce high-quality optical films. The extruders have a new barrier screw design enabling throughputs up to 5,400 kg/h. Screw length is 11.5m and the diameter is 360mm. Two water-cooled motors, each with an output of 700 kW, are used to drive the extruder. � www.bbeng.de


Orbis moves into thermoformed packaging


US-based Orbis, which makes reusable packaging such as pallets, has acquired packaging thermofor- mer Robinson Industries. Orbis says the move expands its manufacturing capabilities and allows it to offer a wider range of packaging solutions to its customers. Founded in the 1940s, Michigan-


based Robinson’s thermoforming expertise includes single- and


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twin-sheet thermoforming and sheet extrusion – as well as structural foam injection moulding. Its portfolio includes pallets, lids and trays, with a focus on automotive packaging. The takeover includes Robinson’s two manufacturing facilities in Coleman, Michigan, which are close to Detroit’s automotive hub. Around 100 Robinson employees will transfer to Orbis.


“Robinson’s legacy of innovation and technical excellence aligns with our vision to transform supply chains through reusable packaging,” said Norm Kukuk, president of Orbis. “By combining our strengths, we will accel- erate design innovation, deliver faster solutions and help customers achieve greater sustainability and efficiency.” Terms were not disclosed.


� www.orbiscorporation.com www.filmandsheet.com


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