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Klöckner Pentaplast launches kp Infinity® HP3, its largest and most robust Hotpacs® yet
02 April 2026

Klöckner Pentaplast launches kp Infinity® HP3, its largest and most robust Hotpacs® yet

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a global leader in rigid and flexible packaging and specialty film solutions, has launched the kp Infinity® HP3, the largest and most rigid addition to its award-winning Hotpacs® range.

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kp and Granterre win the "Best Packaging Award" at the Italian Packaging Awards
26 March 2026

kp and Granterre win the "Best Packaging Award" at the Italian Packaging Awards

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) and GranTerre, one of the leading producers of sliced cold cuts for the Italian and international markets, have been recognised for jointly developing an innovative, rigid mono‑PET packaging solution...

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kp talent shines at FPA Awards
10 March 2026

kp talent shines at FPA Awards

Klöckner Pentaplast is proud to announce that Account Manager, Alex Curran, has won the Rising Star Award at the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) Awards 2026, while Darren Tickle, Site Manager at its St Helens facility, was named runner-up in the Unsung Hero category.

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Now even stronger: Klöckner Pentaplast advances as a leading packaging and innovation partner to the food industry
04 March 2026

Now even stronger: Klöckner Pentaplast advances as a leading packaging and innovation partner to the food industry

Klöckner Pentaplast has reaffirmed its strength and clear mandate to drive product innovation and sustainable growth across its global food packaging business, following the successful completion of its recent financial restructuring.

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Klöckner Pentaplast secures prestigious PSV sustainability certification for recycled content used in its rXPS trays
16 February 2026

Klöckner Pentaplast secures prestigious PSV sustainability certification for recycled content used in its rXPS trays

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has achieved another significant milestone in its sustainability strategy, with the recycled content used in its rXPS polystyrene trays earning Plastica Seconda Vita (PSV) certification at the 10% level.

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Klöckner Pentaplast to make first appearance at FOODTECH 2026
03 February 2026

Klöckner Pentaplast to make first appearance at FOODTECH 2026

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) is preparing to bring its leading range of rigid and flexible packaging to Bulgaria as the company exhibits for the first time at FOODTECH 2026.

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Klöckner Pentaplast successfully completes financial restructuring
30 January 2026

Klöckner Pentaplast successfully completes financial restructuring

Klöckner Pentaplast today announced that it has successfully completed its financial restructuring and emerged from the US Chapter 11 process. With the support of new ownership and a significantly strengthened financial foundation.

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Klöckner Pentaplast to debut at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026
19 December 2025

Klöckner Pentaplast to debut at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026

Klöckner Pentaplast will make its first appearance at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026, showcasing innovations that help foodservice businesses meet recyclability targets without compromising on performance.

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Klöckner Pentaplast receives court approval for financial restructuring plan
16 December 2025

Klöckner Pentaplast receives court approval for financial restructuring plan

Klöckner Pentaplast today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has confirmed kp's Plan of Reorganisation, positioning the Company to successfully complete its financial restructuring and emerge from the US Chapter 11 process as promptly as possible,

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Klöckner Pentaplast enters agreement with key stakeholders to strengthen financial position
04 November 2025

Klöckner Pentaplast enters agreement with key stakeholders to strengthen financial position

Klöckner Pentaplast today announced that it has entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement ("RSA") with a significant majority of its financial partners on the terms of a comprehensive financial restructuring plan.

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kp Elite® tray patent claims upheld by the European Patent Office Board of Appeals
13 October 2025

kp Elite® tray patent claims upheld by the European Patent Office Board of Appeals

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has cemented its position as a technological leader in the packaging industry, after its patent claims for its innovative kp Elite® tray were upheld by the European Patent Office (EPO) Board of Appeals.

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Klöckner Pentaplast to share actionable PPWR insights at Fachpack 2025
28 August 2025

Klöckner Pentaplast to share actionable PPWR insights at Fachpack 2025

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), is set to build on the success of last year's expert discussion sessions by sharing its unique insights on how to navigate the Plastic and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) at FachPack 2025.

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Klöckner Pentaplast wins prestigious German packaging award for kp 100% Tray2Tray® innovation
24 July 2025

Klöckner Pentaplast wins prestigious German packaging award for kp 100% Tray2Tray® innovation

Klöckner Pentaplast has been awarded a German Packaging Award in the New Material category for kp 100% Tray2Tray®. The award recognises kp's leadership in material innovation and its commitment to true circularity in food packaging.

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Klöckner Pentaplast launches lightest-in-class MAP tray - kp Elite® Nova
08 July 2025

Klöckner Pentaplast launches lightest-in-class MAP tray - kp Elite® Nova

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has announced the launch of kp Elite® Nova, a next generation modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) tray that is the lightest in its class.

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kp Infinity® receives APR approval and launches in North America
28 May 2025

kp Infinity® receives APR approval and launches in North America

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) announces the launch of its award-winning kp Infinity® foodservice packaging in North America, following the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) Design® validation.

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kp Elite® trays achieve groundbreaking TCEP endorsement, setting a new European benchmark for recyclability!
09 April 2025

kp Elite® trays achieve groundbreaking TCEP endorsement, setting a new European benchmark for recyclability!

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has achieved Tray Circularity Evaluation Platform (TCEP) endorsement for its flagship kp Elite® range of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) trays, as the platform cements its position as Europe's leading benchmark for PET tray recyclability assessment.

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kp marks 60 years of packaging innovation and sustainability leadership
03 April 2025

kp marks 60 years of packaging innovation and sustainability leadership

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025, marking six decades of packaging innovation that has helped shape the modern food and consumer goods industries.

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kp 100% Tray2Tray® wins "Plastic Packaging Product of the Year" at Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025
02 April 2025

kp 100% Tray2Tray® wins "Plastic Packaging Product of the Year" at Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has triumphed at the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025, with its 100% kp Tray2Tray® solution winning the prestigious 'Plastic Packaging Product of the Year' category.

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kp Elite® and kp Hotfill® secure APR Design® and How2Recycle® recognition in North America
19 February 2025

kp Elite® and kp Hotfill® secure APR Design® and How2Recycle® recognition in North America

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has achieved Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) Design® Recognition for its kp Elite® and kp Hotfill® products, marking a significant new step in the company's North American growth strategy.

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kp launches 100% Tray2Tray® market-first pilot in the UK in partnership with Tesco and Hilton Foods
06 February 2025

kp launches 100% Tray2Tray® market-first pilot in the UK in partnership with Tesco and Hilton Foods

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a global leader in rigid and flexible packaging and specialty film solutions, is launching an exciting UK market-first venture with Tesco and Hilton Foods to pilot the first-ever 100% recycled PET (rPET) food trays made from recovered tray material through its kp Tray2Tray® initiative.

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