Flexpack NEWS
Current topics and trends
The Innoform blog/news offers in-depth insights into the world of flexible packaging (#Flexpack). Our articles range from sustainable packaging solutions to innovative film packaging technologies and regulatory challenges. Expert interviews, market assessments and news from the industry round off the offer and keep packaging professionals up to date. Discover how we are shaping the future of the packaging industry through continuous learning and exchange.
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When the bubble ticks
Typical error patterns in blown film extrusion and what you can do about them In blown film extrusion, all it takes is a small irregularity and a defect will spread over the entire length of the roll – including expensive scrap metres. We have summarised the most common defect patterns so that you can link…
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The plastic revolution – turning waste into bioplastics
Listened to & summarised from the SWR podcast ‘Das Wissen – Die Plastikwende: How can plastic become sustainable?’ with chemist Dr Manuel Häußler (Max Planck Institute/CTC, founder of EvoLoop). 1 | Why we need to rethink plastic Plastic is light, robust and extremely cheap – which is precisely why it is conquering every market segment.…
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PET bottle, beverage carton or pouch – which is the ultimate recycling champion in the EU?
An attempt to compare costs and recyclability Packaging for water and other beverages is increasingly at the centre of the sustainability debate. This not only raises the question of production costs, but also recyclability and practical implementation in various EU countries. In this specialist article, we compare PET bottles, beverage cartons and pouches in terms…
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New study highlights challenges and potential in recycling flexible plastics
In a recent study, CEFLEX and Ghent University investigated the challenges and potential of new recycling technologies for flexible plastics. These technologies include delamination, deinking, dissolution and contaminant extraction and aim to meet the requirements of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive by 2030. Technology selection and capacity assessment The study analysed twelve technology providers…
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Call for Papers – 10th Expert Meeting Packaging Printing 2025
Call for Papers – FlexPack Print 2025 Your technical contribution for the 10th Expert Meeting Packaging Printing “Efficient and recyclable” Date: 27-28 November 2025|Location: Follmann Technology and Knowledge Centre, Minden (DE) InnoMeeting Why take part? Circular economy, mono-materials, deinkable colours and short-run workflows – the pressure for change in packaging printing is increasing rapidly. At…
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Rigid-to-Flex-Shift
Many conversations with experts and an AI have led me to write this article. What does the Flexpack community think about this? We welcome comments from all sides! ‘Business as usual’ is a thing of the past, right? Is a shift from rigid to flexible on the horizon? 1 | Classification of the Regulation With…