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Global Markets & Trends
Partnerships in the packaging industry
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© Unsplash/Cytonn Photography
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Stronger together – the same is true for the packaging industry. Many businesses have recognised this and so, partnerships are currently very sought-after. Focusing on common know-how, sharing resources and technical knowledge all offers an advantage over the competition.
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Video Interview
Packaging x Printing — returning waste back into the cycle
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We met with Markus Hoffman, Member of the Board and Senior Vice President Business Area Industrial & Business Area Application at Leonhard Kurz — one of our interpack exhibitors — at drupa 2024.
As packaging and printing are often closely related, the company not only showcased the uniqueness of printing solutions and the advantages of digitalization in printing, but also talked to us about new developments in returning waste back into the cycle in form of RPT - recycled PET.
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Women in Packaging
Australia’s female packaging leaders get their moment in the sun
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The inaugural PKN Women in Packaging Awards celebrated six remarkable women and a pioneering Hall of Fame inductee. The event highlighted the achievements of women in the industry, addressed the lack of diversity and promoted sustainability efforts. With a focus on innovation and leadership, this celebration aims to inspire and empower more women to make their mark in packaging.
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Non Food
Natural insulation from feathers
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© iStock
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With their microscopically small hollow fibre structure, feathers are among the lightest natural fibres ever and provide excellent heat insulation. A British start-up utilises these properties and turns feathers, a waste product from the poultry industry, into an insulating packaging material for the cold transport.
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