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Contract Manufacturing Packaging News

Masterbatch Excellence: Fascinating Decoration Without Additional Coating
GEKA GmbH

GEKA now offers metallic masterbatch with extra high-gloss pigment. The exclusively developed metallic chrome masterbatch uses an innovative type of metallic pigment to achieve real chrome surfaces. In addition, there is also the flip flop masterbatch, where the color changes depending on the lights. Decorating with masterbatch effects is an ideal alternative to time-consuming multi-step decoration.

Festive Fun in the Kitchen!
AFA Dispensing
Let users experience the joy of cooking this Christmas with Flairosol for food, an essential tool for every kitchen. Blending precision, elegance, health and safety, Flairosol® for Food is a liquid dispensing device well-suited to culinary applications, including a variant for oily substances.
The GRANITEBATCH Double Walled Jar
Certina Packaging

Masterbatches, which add that special finesse to your packaging even before decoration, give you the opportunity to create extraordinary packaging in our production department. The latest trend on the market is the so-called GRANITEBATCH. Granite is one of the hardest natural rocks on earth. It therefore embodies strength, stability and magnificence. With this colour masterbatch for HDPE and PP you give your packaging a particularly authentic and therefore high-quality granite look.

Berry, Mondelez and LyondellBasell Work Together to Use Recycled Plastic in Triscuit Packaging
Berry Global
Berry recently partnered with Mondelez International and LyondellBasell to use 50% International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS-certified circular plastic via advanced recycling, based on a mass balance approach, into protective film liners for Triscuit Crackers packaging in the U.S. and Canada. This innovative packaging solution complements the current outer box made from 100% recycled paperboard and 35% post-consumer recycled content.
Building Success Through Strategic Partnerships?
Pujolasos

Pujolasos forges strategic partnerships with brands that share its values of sustainability and innovation, creating synergies that surpass market expectations. The company's commitment to quality and craftsmanship makes it the ideal partner for luxury and eco-focused packaging innovations.

Local Excellence, Global Reach:UDN at iPDF2024

The iPDF2024 International Packaging Expo in Guangzhou concluded successfully on July 5th. Hosted by China Beauty and Packaging Home, the event attracted more than 12,000 buyers, showcasing the vibrant dynamics of the cosmetic packaging industry. UDN was among the 300+ exhibitors at the expo. Vice President Huang Xiaoying was specially invited to the Sustainable Practice Forum to discuss sustainable business practices with industry leaders from Procter & Gamble, Reckitt Benckiser, Ecolab, and Cocochi

The Role of Foamer Pump Solutions in the Evolution of Packaging for Liquid Soaps and Cleansers
APG
In the dynamic world of liquid soaps and cleansers, packaging innovation is not just about aesthetics but also functionality. A significant advancement in this area has been the development of foamer pump solutions. These pumps dispense soap in a rich, creamy foam, reducing the need for water and the amount of product used per wash. As environmental concerns and user convenience drive changes in packaging, foamer pumps are becoming increasingly popular in both household and commercial settings.
TekniPlex Healthcare Acquires Seisa Medical
Tekni-Plex

TekniPlex Healthcare, which utilizes advanced materials science expertise to help deliver better patient outcomes, has completed its acquisition of Seisa Medical in a deal that significantly extends TekniPlex Healthcare’s medical technology solutions platform. This acquisition specifically enhances the company’s materials science and process technologies for minimally invasive and interventional therapy devices on a global scale.

James Cropper Closes the Loop on Cupcycling Technology
James Cropper, pioneer of the world’s first technology to upcycle used coffee cups, can now recycle both the waste plastic as well as the paper from each disposable cup. The news comes as James Cropper bolsters its own sustainable credentials by reducing the amount of packing material used by the business.
BlueSky's New Website Goes Live
BlueSky
BlueSky is happy to announce the launch of its new website, blueskysolutionsuk.com, following a successful rebrand in 2022. As part of the rebrand, BlueSky has seen major investments into facilities, expanding its manufacturing capabilities, as well as a sleek new website.  The site features a new striking layout with improved user-friendly navigation. You can find BlueSky’s latest products and innovations, whether you are searching by product type, product material or even by market sector.