First presented at the Open House Barrier Solutions last October, BOBST vacuum metallizing division is focusing on three key areas in relation to sustainability and the circular economy.

A. Hatzopoulos S.A. of Thessaloniki, Greece, develops and manufactures innovative flexible packaging solutions for a wide range of industries: food & beverages, cosmetics, baby food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and agrochemicals. The company employs 380 people and, with exports accounting for more than 70 percent of total sales, is one of the fastest growing packaging producers in Europe. Hatzopoulos uses flexo and rotogravure processes and maintains business relationships with customers in more than 35 countries.

Walki, a leading manufacturer of packaging solutions, will be presenting their portfolio of sustainable barrier boards and flexible packaging materials at Packaging Innovations in Birmingham, UK, on 26 and 27 February. Applications of the versatile grades include fresh goods, frozen foods and confectionery as well as non-food articles such as cleaning agents, hygiene products or electronics. Furthermore, the company delivers packaging materials with organic-based coatings for the food service and to-go sector. Visitors can consult Walki at booth D46.

Lake Image Systems meets all your inspection needs

Whether you are printing expiry dates, match numbers, variable barcodes, QR codes or a unique ID onto folding cartons, films, corrugate packaging or labels, you need to make sure the printed data is legible, readable, accurate and error-free. The integrity of the printed data is essential for marketing campaigns, track and trace systems or health education.

Versatile new production and packaging solutions, ingredients and materials to drive the development of the entire sector

Xaver Egger, expert for high-quality packaging, reveals the eight most important packaging trends for 2020: "Daily contact with our customers from various industries shows us every year the direction in which things will go," explains Xaver Egger, Managing Director of EGGER Druck + Medien. "The packaging year 2020 will definitely be an exciting year. Minimalist, environmentally friendly and provided with a gripping story - we are already looking forward to the many different designs, colours, constructions and finishes".

Jade and rose quartz are the stars of Quadpack’s Gua Sha massage tools and roll-on dispensers

Twist Up tube offers new gesture and innovative formula protection

• ONE Service guarantees consistent service quality for Mosca customers worldwide since 2018
• Preventive maintenance services ensure maximum machine performance
• Customers benefit from scheduled maintenance cycles and comprehensive support from Mosca experts

Digitally produced labels and packaging support brand management and provide print service providers with profitable business models

The year 2019 ends with a great success: In December, Minebea Intec successfully prevailed over the competition in the Readers' Choice Awards of the international online platform "Automation Inside": A total of eight awards went to the global supplier of industrial weighing and inspection technologies. Not only the manufacturer's proven products were convincing, but also the company itself received a valuable award.

Packaging Speaks Green: the agenda takes shape with the presence of important international speakers

There are already numerous registrations on the forum where industry experts will be meeting to focus attention on the development of sustainability in packaging

Sustainability and the circular economy in the packaging sector worldwide will make a stop in Bologna, at FICO - Eataly World, on 20-21 February 2020, for the first edition of Packaging Speaks Green, the forum organised by Ucima and Fondazione Fico.

An event that aims to focus attention on the need to implement the spread of green solutions, presenting consumption trends and standardisation on a global level thanks to the involvement of scientific and institutional partners from the five continents.

There are already numerous registrations of national and international operators to the forum, interested in the rich panel of speakers present.

Opening the first edition will be the keynote speeches by Silvia Zucconi, Nomisma's Market Intelligence Manager, who will present the Largo Consumo Packaging Observatory on sustainability in purchasing decisions, Nicola De Carne, Nielsen Retailer Client Business Partner, Andrew Manly, Communications Director of AIPIA, the Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association, and Tim Letts, WWF's Climate and Energy Deputy Director.

Regarding the legislation and society, that is the legislative developments of the individual markets in terms of green matters and the perception of the consumer, European, Indian, American, Chinese and Australian institutional representatives will explore the regulatory and consumption framework of each individual territorial area.