Isovolta is commercializing grades of a reformable, recyclable and weldable vitrimer prepreg as an alternative to epoxy resins for composites in aircraft interiors, electrical and industrial applications, having produced several hundred kilograms on series production equipment.
Hunan Tianhai Intelligent Machinery introduced its TH-350 industrial metal printer and TH-115 precision model at an October 28, 2026 product launch in Xiangtan. The company developed the machine structures, controls, and slicing software internally.
UFP Packaging rolled out the All Boxed Up name across its three corrugated box-making facilities and customer-facing channels to highlight its expanded corrugated packaging business. The brand dates to the 2022 acquisition of Titan Corrugated and its distribution affiliate.
HORKOS CORP and Meltio announced the launch of the NX70 DUO version AM, a twin-head machining center combining metal additive manufacturing and high-precision cutting, on October 21, 2026; one unit has already been sold to a key industrial customer.
Smurfit Westrock developed a seven-bottle paper-based consumer pack and corrugated transport packaging for AB InBev's Corona Cero, with one bottle per day of the week. The format is being rolled out in additional markets after launches in Colombia and Argentina.
Emerson expanded its AVENTICS XV valve platform to address rising airflow demands in factory automation, packaging, water treatment and automotive machine builds. The update was reported on October 15, 2026.
DS Smith and Absolut Vodka introduced a range of 100% recyclable fibre-based corrugated brown boxes with flavour-specific colour coding to protect Absolut Vodka bottles in transit worldwide.
Greene Tweed reported successful testing of a composite closed impeller for large centrifugal hydrogen compressors, reaching a tip speed of 688 m/s, nearly double that of metallic impellers.
CIRCOR International unveiled Biofuel Upgrade Kits that let commercial marine operators prepare existing IMO marine pump systems for biofuel use.
Victaulic showed its new Series 250 butterfly valve for domestic water, technical cooling and HVAC systems at elementalLONDON on November 19-20, 2025.
Mondi introduced new corrugated and solid board food packaging solutions and enhanced digital printing capabilities, building on its acquisition of Schumacher Packaging.
Mondi, a global packaging and paper producer, launched an extended food packaging portfolio including solid board and digital printing capabilities following its acquisition of Schumacher Packaging, aimed at customers across Europe.
DS Smith developed the Lift Up, a fully recyclable corrugated cardboard handle for 1.5-litre soft drink bottle multipacks, in collaboration with Krones and Coca-Cola HBC. Krones says the method could cut packaging production energy use by 58%.
Goa's Rhea Distilleries launched India's first paper bottle, the Frugal Bottle, for its Fidalgo Premium Cashew Feni, in a partnership with UK's Frugalpac and ITC's packaging business, announced during the UK Prime Minister's India visit on October 9.
DS Smith and Alpine Water developed a recycled and recyclable corrugated transport box for Hallstein glass water bottles that replaces polyethylene foam inserts. The announcement was dated 18 September 2025.
Graphic Packaging International launched wrap-style paperboard multipacks with primary container orientation and a modular system to replace shrink film on tertiary packaging. The announcement was dated 18 September 2025.
Mondi has expanded its digital printing capabilities for corrugated packaging by adding white ink as a standard option. The announcement was dated 17 September 2025.
Capardoni introduced a mono-material PP dropper, a tamper-proof flip-top cap, a new glass bottle called Chico, and the Ruby Stick mono-material PP stick. The products are aimed at cosmetics and skincare packaging.
Coltri Compressors introduced revamped 2nd and 3rd stage valves for its MCH 36 pumping unit in the Heavy Duty Line, featuring a PVD coating for wear and corrosion protection. The update was published June 30, 2025.
ExxonMobil introduced its ExxonMobil Signature Polymers portfolio brand, uniting its polyolefin products.
Mondi has finalized its ProVantage containerboard paper portfolio, offering brown and white grades for corrugated packaging, honeycomb structures and fiber drums. The range targets e-commerce packaging needs.
Roto Pumps Ltd launched its P Range compact pumps at the RotoNext event, aimed at oil and gas, mining, wastewater treatment and food processing sectors.
DS Smith developed new fibre-based corrugated cardboard ecommerce packaging for V. Roubis, maker of the Bfresh Spitiko juice brand, replacing wooden trays and polystyrene for its glass-bottled juices.
At its December 2024 distributor conference in Yichang, Hubei, Kaishan presented a new generation of flexible screw compressors and an ultra-high-efficiency air compressor series to be launched in 2025.
Smurfit Westrock Saxon upgraded Woodforde's shelf-ready beer boxes to a waste-based moisture-resistant board after a year of collaboration, reported August 20, 2024.
Smurfit Westrock Saxon produced custom shelf-ready beer boxes for 8 x 500ml bottles for UK brewery Woodforde's, using waste-based moisture-resistant board.
Acme Cryogenics, part of OPW Clean Energy Solutions and Dover, added 6-inch and 8-inch valves to its Model CV product line for hydrogen handling and vacuum-jacketed piping.
Maag Group and Witte will present the first joint product, the Chem-X gear pump, at Achema in Frankfurt from June 10 to 14, 2024.
Aptar Closures released the Future Disc Top, a fully recyclable PE closure with a locking mechanism, aimed at beauty products. It is available in several colors and a PCR version.
Paboco, The Paper Bottle Company, launched its Next Gen Paper Bottle and began preparing full-scale production at a new manufacturing site in Slangerup, Denmark, aiming to deliver over 20 million bottles by end-2025. ALPLA backs the venture.
Pneumatic Scale Angelus, a BW Packaging Co company, will exhibit its CB100R full rotary canning line at APPEX 2024 in Melbourne, running at 100+ cans per minute for craft beverages.
Danfoss Power Solutions launched its combined Integrated Circuit Solutions portfolio of cartridge valves and hydraulic integrated circuits from multiple legacy brands. The portfolio is made in Easley, Haiyan, Warwick, Reggio Emilia and Reynosa.
KinsBrae Packaging, a Cambridge, Ontario packaging firm, began production on its paper bottle machine on February 15, 2024, with Georgian Bay Spirits as launch partner.
Trillium Flow Technologies released a new cast valve range under its Red Point brand, covering gate, globe and check valves from six to 20 inches for oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical and mining uses.
Trillium Flow Technologies launched integrated horizontal pump lines combining its Gabbioneta Pumps and Termomeccanica Pompe brands, following its acquisition of the Termomeccanica Pompe brand. The range includes OH2, OH3, OH5, BB1 to BB5 and VS4 designs.
AkzoNobel's Packaging Coatings business introduced the first two products in its Accelstyle range, bisphenol-free exterior coatings for two-piece aluminium beverage cans.
Coca-Cola HBC Austria replaced plastic shrink film on four soft drink multipacks with kraft paper and cardboard packaging, developed with Krones, DS Smith and Mondi. The line was installed at its Edestal plant in Burgenland.
Kaeser Kompressoren introduced its CSD/CSDX compressor series, with motor outputs of 45 to 110 kW, IE4 or IE5 efficiency classes and a refrigerant dryer option.
Rheinmetall has developed a prototype propane (R290) e-compressor and heat pump module for electric vehicles, presented at the ATMO Europe Summit in September 2023, with market availability targeted by 2028.
Coca-Cola HBC Austria replaced plastic films on 1.5-litre PET multipacks with recyclable cardboard and kraft paper outer packaging at its Burgenland production center, saving an estimated 200 tons of plastic annually. Krones, Mondi and DS Smith collaborated on the project.
Berry Global is combining its M&H and PET Power businesses into a new Europe-wide operation called Berry Agile Solutions, offering short lead times and low minimum order quantities.
Orora Beverage launched Helio by Orora, a high-speed digital printing solution for cans in Oceania, supplied under an agreement with Israel-based Velox-digital. The first digital printer will be installed at Orora's Dandenong, Victoria can plant.
Frugalpac begins supplying vodka and gin in its paper Frugal Bottle to Australia and New Zealand after Free Trade Agreements with the UK took effect. Two local brands and two contract bottlers have adopted it, and an Australian packaging group intends to buy the assembly machine.
Danfoss has launched its Oil-Free Check valve for Turbocor oil-free compressors, combining shutoff and check functions with low pressure drop for chillers and heat pumps.
Cheer Pack North America developed a 5-oz flexible spouted refill pouch for ScottsMiracle-Gro's Ortho GroundClear weed and grass killer concentrate, the first of its kind in the weed control category.
The Spearhead Group, a US packaging company, launched Bottle2Bag, a luxury textile bag solution woven from recycled plastic bottles for food, spirits and beverage clients.
Danfoss has launched a new oil-free check valve for its Turbocor oil-free centrifugal compressors. The multi-function valve is designed to lower chiller installation and service costs and improve efficiency.
Siemens introduced the HB1-Compact generator circuit-breaker, a customizable compact model for power plants, to be showcased at Enlit Europe in Frankfurt.
Polish dairy producer OSM Łowicz became the first in Poland and the world's first in the cooking cream category to use SIG's combibloc ECO PLUS aluminium-free packaging, including 500 ml combiblocMidi and Slimline packs.
Marotta Controls has upgraded its motor operated pilot valve used in aqueous film-forming foam systems on naval surface ships. The valve now has a 250 PSI pressure rating, meets current Navy requirements and is in production.