EU PPWR 2026: New Packaging Rules & Machinery Compliance Guide

The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) — officially Regulation (EU) 2025/40 — takes effect on August 12, 2026. For packaging manufacturers, converters, and brand owners selling into the European market, this is not just another regulatory update. It is the most significant packaging compliance shift in a...

Heidelberg Acquires POLAR: 2026 Post-Press Shake-Up Explained

The global printing and packaging machinery sector witnessed one of its most significant consolidations in July 2026, as Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) announced the full acquisition of POLAR cutting systems. This move completes a decades-long partnership and reshapes the competitive landscape for post-press equipment buyers worldwide.For packaging converters — especially...