KHS GmbH is investing over 11 million euros to build a new production facility in Hamburg, Germany. The site will focus on increasing the capacity of Plasmax coating machines, which provide barrier technology for packaging.
KHS GmbH is investing over 11 million euros to build a new production facility in Hamburg, Germany. The site will focus on increasing the capacity of Plasmax coating machines, which provide barrier technology for packaging.
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Barrier coatings are a key part of moving away from multi layer plastics that are impossible to recycle. It is good to see capacity growing, but the real test is whether these coatings actually play nice with existing recycling streams.
The investment likely tracks with EU packaging waste regulations. Companies are scrambling to find mono material solutions because the penalties for non recyclable packaging are becoming a real line item on the balance sheet.
KHS is expanding their Plasmax line in Hamburg with a 12 million dollar investment. It is a move toward better packaging barriers, which helps with shelf life and waste reduction.