SVI 16. November 2025 0 Comments

DIN EN 18065 creates a uniform data system for the circular economy in Europe. Managing plastics in the circular economy is now easier thanks to a new European standard: DIN EN 18065 is the first uniform European

SVI 17. July 2025 0 Comments

July 14, 2025 In a joint letter, several German industry associations appeal for a postponement of the date of application of the new EU packaging regulation (PPWR). The current deadline of August 12, 2026 is leading to

SVI 11. July 2025 0 Comments

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND AND BURGDORF, SWITZERLAND (JULY 9, 2025) - Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO SDB), a global biotech company specializing in the development and manufacturing of biosimilars for patients worldwide, today announced the expansion of its assembly and packaging

SVI 26. June 2025 0 Comments

The packaging industry in Germany is calling for fundamental reforms to reduce bureaucracy and overregulation in order to be able to compete internationally. Reducing bureaucracy is crucial for maintaining prosperity and social cohesion. Companies are falling behind

SVI 20. June 2025 0 Comments

56th Swiss Packaging Award 2025 Olten, June 18, 2025. The nominees for the Swiss Packaging Award 2025 have been announced. 18 packaging solutions in five categories can hope to win the prestigious Swiss Packaging Award. The winners

SVI 13. June 2025 0 Comments

Press release Bülach / Pöchlarn, June 12, 2025 - The Vetropack Group, one of Europe's leading manufacturers of glass packaging, plans to significantly increase its capacity to produce lightweight glass bottles made from thermally tempered glass in

SVI 13. June 2025 0 Comments

Christian Oetker-Kast elected as new spokesperson for the FFI Board of Directors Frankfurt am Main, June 12, 2025 The Board of Directors of the Fachverband Faltschachtel-Industrie e.V. (FFI) has elected Christian Oetker-Kast as its new spokesperson. The

SVI 19. May 2025 0 Comments

For 13 years, Philippe Dubois shaped the industry as President of the SVI. Philippe Dubois was bid farewell at the members' meeting on 16.05.2025 in Olten. In the eulogy, held by Managing Director Andreas Zopfi, Philippe's consistently

SVI 5. May 2025 0 Comments

The wide range of training and further education opportunities following an apprenticeship are a major strength of the Swiss VPET system. In order to strengthen the recognition of formal higher vocational education and training qualifications both nationally

SVI 30. April 2025 0 Comments

The submission window will be extended until May 23, 2025. Take the opportunity and submit your innovations to Switzerland's biggest packaging award. Link to the competition