Herisau / Zug, January 30, 2026 Walke AG, based in Herisau, will become part of Peyer Group AG, based in Zug, with effect from January 2026. With this takeover, the internationally active group of companies is strengthening
Bülach, January 5, 2026 - Vetropack Group, one of Europe's leading manufacturers of glass packaging, has a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO): As planned, Dr. Lukas Burkhardt took over the operational management of Vetropack at the beginning
A milestone in higher vocational education and training! - The reform of the Swiss Vocational and Professional Education and Training Act has been decided in decisive steps: The title additions "Professional Bachelor" and "Professional Master" will in
The Swiss Packaging Institute, together with the Joint Industry Group for Packaging Safety (JIG), has published guidelines on the interpretation of the Swiss Ordinance on Printing Inks. The updated Swiss Ordinance 817.023.21 (Revision February 1st 2024, AS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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