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  • Amcor introduces its most lightweight and eco-friendly shrink bag

    Amcor has brought to market its new Clear-Tite 40 shrink bag for fresh and processed meat. The new packaging achieves an impressive 19% reduction in weight when compared to standard 50µ shrink bags, says the leader in responsible packaging. At only 40µ, the Clear-Tite 40 reduces the amount of plastic used per product, while maintaining…


  • Amcor introduces its most lightweight and more sustainable shrink bag

    Amcor has brought to market its new Clear-Tite 40 shrink bag for fresh and processed meat. The new packaging achieves an impressive 19% reduction in weight when compared to standard 50µ shrink bags, says the leader in responsible packaging. At only 40µ, the Clear-Tite 40 reduces the amount of plastic used per product, while maintaining…


  • Hypermotive and Honda collaborate to create a hydrogen fuel cell power system

    Honda and Hypermotive have collaborated on a platform for hydrogen fuel cell-based power generation tailored to marine applications. The solution, named the X-M1, is a scalable, modular, hydrogen fuel cell power system designed to make clean energy transition more accessible and achievable for maritime operators. Hydrogen fuel cell power system The X-M1 is currently in…


  • Sappi Parade Label WS Linen offers enhanced performance and visual appeal

    Sappi Europe is expanding its portfolio of wet-glue wet-strength label papers with a linen embossed version of its successful Parade Label WS label paper. Produced at Sappi’s Gratkorn mill in Austria, the new Parade Label WS Linen exhibits excellent printing and converting results – targeting applications such as returnable beverage bottles. It boasts outstanding results…


  • Siemens enhances grid modernisation portfolio with Trayer acquisition

    Trayer’s 3000 Series Maintenance-Free, Storm-Hardened, Medium Voltage Switchgear. Image courtesy Trayer. In a move to broaden its grid modernisation product portfolio, Siemens has announced the acquisition of California-based Trayer Engineering Corporation, which designs and manufactures medium voltage secondary distribution switchgear for outdoor and below ground applications. Trayer specializes in hermetically sealed padmount and submersible switchgear,…


  • Nordmann and Meadow Foods in distribution deal

    Multinational chemical distributor Nordmann has entered a new partnership with Meadow Foods Inclusions to distribute ingredients in Germany for decorating and filling foods. Meadow Foods is a leading producer of sweet food inclusions such as honeycomb, crunchy toffee, soft caramel and fudge. Its product range also features a variety of sugar-based decorations and toppings. These…


  • PROPER Snacks partners with Netflix to launch a limited-edition flavour

    PROPER Snacks and Netflix have struck up a partnership to encourage the nation to enjoy the ultimate “PROPER night in”. The independent snack brand and streaming giant Netflix says they have created a new limited-edition popcorn flavour – Netflix and Chilli Caramel – to help people “connect to others and rediscover the fun of night…


  • Digital Twin Consortium incorporates digital engineering methodologies

    The Digital Twin Consortium (DTC) has announced a significant expansion of its scope to include the development and execution of advanced digital engineering methodologies throughout the digital twin lifecycle. This progression builds upon the consortium’s expertise in digital twin methodology and enabling technology. It expands the DTC’s focus to cover the key domains and disciplines…


  • GETs to integrate large-scale renewables to Latvia grid – study

    Image: AST The Latvia grid hosting capacity could be increased by 40% with grid enhancing technologies (GETs), aka ‘innovative grid technologies’, a new study has found. The EU-funded study, which was undertaken for the Latvian TSO AST by French consultancy Artelys, found that of the technologies reviewed curative redispatch would provide the greatest increase in…


  • Japan’s Tepco experiments with renewable bitcoin mining

    Image: Agile Energy X Tepco subsidiary Tokyo based Agile Energy X is reported to be experimenting with the use of excess renewables for bitcoin mining. The company, which was formed in 2022, is aiming to use renewable electricity that would otherwise be wasted. Agile Energy X was established to create a scheme for using variable…