Category: Film production / Converting

  • Stand-up pouches are on the rise

    Stand-up pouches are on the rise

    (Source: Innoform Coaching GbR)  The 8th European ‘Stand-up Pouch Conference’ on the 6th and 7th of November in Vienna provided an impressive demonstration of how sustainable, practical, and cost-effective stand-up pouches are as a packaging format. With excellent barrier properties, reduced packaging materials, and smart design, they succeed in creating new, consumer-friendly packaging solutions.  Dieter…

  • BOBST, alongside its industry partners, showcased the future of the packaging industry through comprehensive workflow solutions.

    BOBST, alongside its industry partners, showcased the future of the packaging industry through comprehensive workflow solutions.

    On October 26th, 2023, BOBST, in collaboration with industry partners and brand owners, impressively demonstrated the production of sustainable flexible packaging during an Open House at the BOBST Bielefeld Competence Center. The event highlighted the latest technologies and integrated workflows, with a strong emphasis on BOBST Connect. Sustainable packaging in the manufacturer’s focus Manufacturers of…

  • Choosing the right packaging material for a greener future  

    Choosing the right packaging material for a greener future  

    Example: paper or plastic film    The question of sustainability between film and paper packaging can be quite complex, as it depends on a number of factors, including manufacturing processes, the life of the material and recycling options.   Paper packaging: the production of paper is energy intensive and requires the use of large quantities of water.  …

  • Barrier films become more recyclable

    Barrier films become more recyclable

    One thing is clear in Würzburg on 22 and 23 June 2023 – The mega trend in the packaging sector – recyclability – is also and especially affecting barrier films. Based on presentations on food waste and the guiding principle of sustainability itself, it quickly becomes clear – barrier films will continue to drive the…