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Grupo Lantero’s Coexpan and Emsur have opened the technology packaging centre Innotech for rigid and flexible packaging solutions at Alcalá de Henares, Madrid.Both companies will use Innotech to research and develop sustainable packaging solutions in a bid to encourage recycling and promote a circular economy in the industry.The new centre will allow customers, suppliers, associations, public bodies and universities to work on various projects while developing more efficient and sustainable packaging solutions.Spread across 1,000m² of space, the new centre features a pilot rigid and flexible co-extrusion line, pilot lamination line, form fill seal and vertical form fill seal packaging lines, sleeve tunnel and laboratory equipment.
A team of experts from various divisions such as research and development, engineering, sales and marketing will work at the centre.
Grupo Lantero CEO Daniel Carreño said: “In a constantly evolving environment, Innotech represents our commitment to innovation and it is born to achieve two main goals: to address the major challenges faced by the industry in terms of sustainability, circular economy and food safety by working proactively alongside our customers and partners.“And to help our customers to accelerate the processes to develop and launch their new products through more innovative, efficient and sustainable packaging solutions.”Innotech will also offer a range of other solutions and services, including advice on and assessment of packaging, material tests and trials, exclusive training and capacity-building services and lab analysis. Free WhitepaperSix essential ways to improve your pharmaceutical quality system Enter your details here to receive your free whitepaper.

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