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BASF names company veteran as new chairman

Posted on: BASF announced that Markus Kamieth will take over as chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE, succeeding Martin Brudermüller, who has held the position since 2018 and has been a member of the Board of Executive Directors since 2006.

Integrating degradable bonds for enhanced recyclability

Posted on: A group of British researchers has moved one step closer to simplifying the recycling of various plastic types by developing a method applicable to a broad spectrum of challenging-to-recycle polymers, such as rubbers, gels, and adhesives.

Sustainability, automation adoption drive healthy M&A activity for packaging in 2023: new

Posted on: Boston, MA-based Capstone Partners, a middle-market investment firm, reports in its November 2023 Packaging Update that the sector players have continued to adopt technological innovation, automation, and environmentally-sustainable solutions, fueling transaction activity in the space this year.

Flexible Packaging Europe: Council sets ambitious targets for recycling at scale of flexible packaging but fails ensuring enabling conditions

Posted on: On 18 December, the Environment Council voted on a General Approach on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) proposal. “After the vote in the European Parliament, we are glad to see the file making concrete progress also in the Council,” states Guido Aufdemkamp, Executive Director of Flexible Packaging Europe.

New packaging waste regulation comes a step closer

Posted on: The proposed new rules for more sustainable packaging in Europe continue to wind their way through the legislative processes of the institutions of the EU.

Registration open for Fraunhofer IFAM European courses in North America

Posted on: The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, has announced that registration is open for two accredited adhesive bonding-focused courses in 2024.

Tape manufacturer ups sustainability game with expansion at U.S. facility

Posted on: As adhesive manufacturers look to the future, what are they doing to meet customer needs and reach sustainability targets? The recent unveiling of a $40 million expansion at tesa’s manufacturing facility in Sparta, Michigan, provides some answers.

Marketing Director of Fortune 500 label and tapes multinational is seeking new opportunity in packaging, label and tapes industry

Posted on: With 10 years of profit & loss (P/L) experience as Marketing Director and 15 years P/L experience as Managing Director Marketing & Sales, this individual is a people- and result-oriented team leader looking for a new assignment.

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