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Paper or plastic? Choosing the right packaging starts with making the right choice
November 3, 2026
Paper or plastic? This is nothing new in the packaging industry. When it comes to void-fill materials, companies have been weighing up plastic air cushions against paper-based cushioning solutions for years. What has changed, however, is that this choice is now becoming available across an increasing number of product categories. For example, alongside our familiar […]
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Nobi customer case: A lamp that protects, packaging that pays off
September 4, 2026
How a new packaging concept helped Nobi improve its margins What if a lamp could do more than simply provide light? At Nobi, it helps older people live safely, independently and with greater freedom for longer. The company’s smart lamps detect falls, provide preventive lighting when someone gets out of bed at night, and alert […]
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“We’d rather not throw things away”: From everlasting greenery to reusable shipping boxes
August 31, 2026
A stylish interior and responsible business practices go hand in hand at PrettyPlants. The online shop for high-quality artificial plants and flowers is continuously taking steps towards a more sustainable future. PrettyPlants aims to achieve fully carbon-neutral operations. As part of this commitment, the company works with Regreener to actively offset its impact through reforestation […]
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The PPWR is now in force: Start with less at Empack Ghent
August 24, 2026
On 22 and 23 September, Flanders Expo in Ghent will become the centre of the packaging world. You’ll find Topa at stand 1140. Now that the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is in force, we’ll show you how to put these requirements into practice within your packaging process. Our central message at the […]
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Less residual waste, greater efficiency: How to save on packaging materials the smart way
August 20, 2026
Waste accumulates faster than you might think in any warehouse. Often, this is simply the result of ingrained habits: the smaller box is out of stock, so a larger one is used with some extra void fill. Or pallets are wrapped ‘by feel’, surely a few extra wraps of film will provide more stability? These […]
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The invisible threat: How to truly protect electronics against ESD damage
July 31, 2026
In the high-tech and electronics sectors, the greatest danger is often the one you cannot see. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a silent disruptor that can irreparably damage microchips and printed circuit boards (PCBs). What makes this risk particularly deceptive is the voltage involved: for example, a person will generally only feel a static shock from […]
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