Sidel is celebrating following a successful week exhibiting at drinktec 2022 (between the 12-16 September) in Munich. Existing and potential customers met with packaging experts at the Sidel booth, and there was a very strong attendance that surpassed expectations for visitor numbers post-pandemic. The Sidel stand showcased customer success stories from projects worldwide, alongside interactive multi-media presentations and demonstrations of advanced systems and services, line … [Read more...] about Sidel celebrates a successful drinktec with strong customer engagement
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Flexible, disposable photocatalytic plastic films for the destruction of viruses
Production of a flexible, thin, photocatalytic plastic film by extrusionFilm activated using UVATested using two influenza viruses, encephalomyocarditis virus, and SARS-CoV-2 (SARS2)All measured average virus inactivation rates >1.5log/h with UVA and cool white lightSARS2 particularly prone to photocatalytic inactivation even under very low UV irradiation conditions. Researchers from the Queen’s University Belfast developed a plastic film that can kill the SARS2 virus particles that land … [Read more...] about Flexible, disposable photocatalytic plastic films for the destruction of viruses
Proseal to Focus on Sustainability
Proseal’s ability to deliver fast, efficient, and reliable tray sealing solutions for the fresh produce sector, while helping growers and processors meet their sustainability goals and commitments will be the central theme of the company’s participation at this year’s Fruit Attraction exhibition. Proseal has been at the forefront of introducing new recyclable and compostable trays and film alternatives to plastic. Recent introductions have included the Stackpack, a premium, craft-board … [Read more...] about Proseal to Focus on Sustainability
