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PETinject researches industrial technologies to manufacture PET packaging from recycled material

The project involves 6 companies from different parts of the packaging industry value chain, under the coordination of the Packaging Cluster, BertIA, Industrias Plásticas Triana, KUKA, Molmasa, Tepsis and VM Systems The objective of this collaborative initiative is the development of a system that...
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Packaging industry in Catalonia grows after the pandemic

According to the analysis made by the Packaging Cluster, the packaging sector is recovering and surpassing pre-covid pandemic turnover levels. The European market foresees a 5.76% growth in sales until 2026. The plastics and cartonboard industries stand out in terms of turnover. In order to maximise...
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Packaging Cluster presents its agenda of activities 2023 and 6 technical courses

The organisation offers various specific training courses ranging from mastering Power BI, improving productivity, effective communication, agile leadership skills or sustainability applied to plastics or packaging design The Activity Plan will include more than 3 monthly sessions, with a hybrid and...
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The Packaging Cluster signs a collaboration agreement with PONS IP

The collaboration between the two entities will allow companies in the Packaging Cluster to receive free advice on the management of industrial and intellectual property and a discount on fees PONS IP is one of the leading global consultancy firms in the defence of R&D&I development and knowledge...
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Traceable Pack is committed to a more efficient production of flexible containers through process monitoring

CLIMESA, FITEX, MODACC, PACKAGING CLUSTER and TAI SMART FACTORY participate in the initiative that unites two sectors - textile and packaging - with the common goal of moving towards Industry 4.0 Traceable Pack is investigating the incorporation of Traceability 4.0 in the development, manufacture...
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The Packaging Cluster ends its participation in Empack with a very positive assessment

The entity was present at one of the main events in the sector with two conferences and its own stand. The Packaging Cluster, a non-profit organisation representing more than 130 companies and organisations in the sector, has successfully concluded its participation in Empack, one of the sector's...
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The European Safe Smart Food project ends, after more than 2 years of collaboration between clusters and their SMEs

Business Upper Austria (Austria), Food Products Quality Cluster (Latvia), Smart Food Cluster (Lithuania), Foodservice Cluster (Spain) and Packaging Cluster (Spain) held the final event of the project in Barcelona, 21-23 September. An initiative that was born with the aim of promoting the...
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AEI Tèxtils and the Packaging Cluster organized a textile/packaging intercluster session for a more sustainable future

On September 27, the textile/packaging intercluster session took place, within the framework of the Texsospack project which is coordinated by AEI Tèxtils and the Packaging Cluster, with the collaboration of LEITAT Technological Center and the co-funding of the Waste Agency of Catalonia. The...
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The Packaging Cluster launches a consultancy service in view of the entry into force of the indirect tax on non-recycled plastic

This initiative aims to respond to the growing concern of part of the sector, which from 2023 will have to pay €0.45 for every kilo of virgin plastic they put on the market The Packaging Cluster will accompany companies in the industry in the process of adapting to the new law, in order to maintain...
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The consequences of the plastic tax in the packaging sector

s of 2023, manufacturers of non-reusable plastic packaging will pay €0.45 for each kilo of virgin plastic that they put on the market Companies are concerned about the impact it may have on their daily production The Packaging Cluster will accompany the companies in the industry in the process of...
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Approved the five projects that the Packaging Cluster presented in the line of aid to the AEI

27 companies, clusters and knowledge centers will participate in the 5 approved projects, of which 11 are member companies of the Packaging Cluster A budget of more than 1.2 million euros has been allocated for the digital transformation of SMEs, with aid approved by the Ministry of Industry of €947...
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The Packaging Cluster is accredited as a member of the PIDI network

The PIDI network acts as a link between companies and R&D, with the coordination of the Center for Industrial Technological Development (CDTI) Among its objectives is the promotion of technological innovation through advice on public aid As a member of the PIDI network, the Packaging Cluster will...