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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

From concept to packaging: a great example of teamwork

June 15, 2026

A smart robot requires smart packaging Three specialists joined forces to develop the UVC robot. C10 conceived and developed the concept, SGL contributed its expertise in grass management and market applications, and Topa was brought in to develop packaging that would truly prepare the product for transport. As a result, the packaging was not an […]

The mechanics behind a stable pallet: why optimal load security lies in the details

June 3, 2026

As a packaging specialist, we see it every day in practice: pallets being stabilised ‘by feel’. This often results in over-packaging, such as metres of unnecessary stretch film, or worse, costly transport damage. But what really is the secret to a stable load? The answer does not lie in using more material, but in finding […]

Save CO₂ immediately: make the switch in your warehouse today

May 21, 2026

Every package you ship has an impact. Not only on the protection of your product, but also on the amount of CO₂ released during production, transport and waste processing. Many companies assume that reducing this footprint is a long and complicated process. It is often much simpler: significant gains can already be achieved by switching […]