60 Handbook Series on Plastics Packaging Technology

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Official Release: 2 December 2026 | POLYMER WEEK 2026, Bangkok, Thailand

Practical Knowledge for a Competitive, Innovative and Sustainable Plastics Packaging Industry

About the Series

TechnoBiz is pleased to introduce the 60 Handbook Series on Plastics Packaging Technology, a comprehensive collection of practical, industry-focused technical handbooks covering the entire plastics packaging value chain.

The series brings together essential knowledge on packaging materials, polymer properties, additives, manufacturing processes, product design, flexible and rigid packaging technologies, applications, testing, quality control, troubleshooting, recycling, sustainability, business management and regulatory compliance.

Each handbook focuses on a specific subject, providing systematic explanations, technical illustrations, useful tables, practical examples, troubleshooting guidance and industry-oriented insights. The books are designed to help readers understand important technologies, make informed technical decisions, improve manufacturing operations and address real-world packaging challenges.

The series is intended for plastics packaging manufacturers, raw material suppliers, machinery manufacturers, converters, packaging designers, quality professionals, technical sales teams, researchers, academics, students, entrepreneurs and industry decision-makers.

Objective of the Series

The primary objective of this series is to make plastics packaging technology knowledge more accessible, practical, affordable and relevant to industry needs, supporting continuous learning, professional development and industrial competitiveness.

Specifically, the series aims to:

• Strengthen Technical Understanding: Explain essential packaging materials, technologies, manufacturing processes and applications in a systematic and accessible manner.
• Bridge Knowledge and Practice: Connect technical principles with practical industrial applications, operational decisions and manufacturing challenges.
• Improve Quality and Productivity: Support better process control, defect prevention, troubleshooting, resource efficiency and product performance.
• Promote Innovation: Introduce advances in packaging materials, manufacturing technologies, smart packaging and emerging applications.
• Advance Sustainability: Encourage responsible material selection, waste reduction, recycling, circular economy practices and environmentally informed packaging decisions.
• Support Regulatory Awareness: Improve understanding of packaging regulations, food-contact requirements, standards, testing, documentation and compliance responsibilities.
• Strengthen Industry Competitiveness: Help packaging businesses improve technology adoption, operational efficiency, cost management and market responsiveness.
• Develop Industry Talent: Provide structured learning resources for students, young engineers, technical professionals, researchers and future industry leaders.
• Encourage Lifelong Learning: Enable professionals to update their technical knowledge and develop new competencies throughout their careers.

What Makes This Series Valuable?

Unlike a single comprehensive textbook, this series is organized into 60 focused, standalone handbooks, allowing readers to select subjects relevant to their specific responsibilities, interests and professional development needs.

The handbooks are planned to emphasize clear technical explanations, practical illustrations, comparative tables, worked examples, industrial applications, quality considerations, troubleshooting approaches and actionable learning points.

Together, they provide a structured knowledge resource spanning materials, manufacturing, applications, quality, sustainability, management and compliance.

Complete List of 60 Handbooks

Part 1 — Packaging Fundamentals and Materials

1. Understanding Plastics Packaging: Fundamentals and Applications
2. Plastic Packaging Materials: Properties and Selection
3. Polyethylene Materials for Packaging Applications
4. Polypropylene Materials for Packaging Applications
5. PET and Other Polyester Materials for Packaging

Part 2 — Additives and Functional Materials

6. Additives and Masterbatches for Plastic Packaging
7. Barrier Materials and Technologies for Plastic Packaging
8. Multilayer Plastic Packaging: Structures and Material Selection
9. Adhesives, Coatings and Primers for Plastic Packaging
10. Printing Inks and Surface Treatment for Plastic Packaging

Part 3 — Flexible Packaging Manufacturing

11. Blown Film Extrusion Technology
12. Cast Film Extrusion Technology
13. Plastic Film Orientation and Stretching Technologies
14. Flexible Packaging Printing and Lamination
15. Pouches, Sachets and Flexible Packaging Converting

Part 4 — Rigid Packaging Manufacturing

16. Plastic Sheet Extrusion for Packaging
17. Thermoformed Plastic Packaging
18. Extrusion Blow Moulded Plastic Packaging
19. PET Preform and Stretch Blow Moulding Technology
20. Injection Moulded Plastic Packaging: Containers, Caps and Closures

Part 5 — Packaging Design and Converting Technologies

21. Plastic Packaging Design and Product Development
22. Heat Sealing and Joining of Plastic Packaging
23. Packaging Closures, Dispensing Systems and Tamper Evidence
24. Labels, Sleeves and Decoration of Plastic Packaging
25. Form-Fill-Seal and Packaging Filling Technologies

Part 6 — Food, Beverage and Consumer Packaging

26. Plastic Packaging for Food Products
27. Plastic Packaging for Beverages
28. Modified Atmosphere and Vacuum Packaging
29. Plastic Packaging for Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
30. Plastic Packaging for Household and Consumer Products

Part 7 — Healthcare, Industrial and Protective Packaging

31. Pharmaceutical Plastic Packaging
32. Medical Device and Sterile Barrier Packaging
33. Plastic Packaging for Chemicals and Industrial Products
34. Plastic Drums, Jerrycans and Intermediate Bulk Containers
35. E-Commerce, Transport and Protective Plastic Packaging

Part 8 — Testing, Quality Control and Troubleshooting

36. Testing and Characterization of Plastic Packaging Materials
37. Barrier Performance, Shelf Life and Packaging Integrity
38. Quality Control and Inspection in Plastic Packaging Manufacturing
39. Plastic Packaging Defects: Causes, Prevention and Troubleshooting
40. Food Contact Safety and Migration Testing of Plastic Packaging

Part 9 — Recycling, Sustainability and Innovation

41. Recycling Technologies for Plastic Packaging Waste
42. Design for Recycling of Plastic Packaging
43. Recycled Plastics in Packaging: Quality, Processing and Applications
44. Biobased, Biodegradable and Compostable Plastic Packaging
45. Smart, Active and Intelligent Plastic Packaging

Part 10 — Packaging Business, Operations and Management

46. Setting Up a Plastic Packaging Manufacturing Business
47. Packaging Machinery, Automation and Factory Operations
48. Costing, Productivity and Waste Reduction in Packaging Manufacturing
49. Marketing, Technical Sales and Business Development in Plastic Packaging
50. Packaging Sustainability Management, Life Cycle Assessment and EPR Strategy

Part 11 — Regulations, Standards and Compliance

51. Understanding Global Plastic Packaging Regulations and Standards
52. Food Contact Plastic Packaging: Regulations and Compliance
53. European Union Packaging Regulations: PPWR, REACH and Related Requirements
54. US FDA Requirements for Plastic Food Packaging
55. Asian Plastic Packaging Regulations: ASEAN, China, Japan, India and Korea
56. Extended Producer Responsibility for Plastic Packaging
57. Recycled Plastics in Food Contact Packaging: Regulatory Requirements
58. Plastic Packaging Labelling, Environmental Claims and Compliance
59. Chemical Safety and Restricted Substances in Plastic Packaging
60. Packaging Compliance Management: Testing, Documentation and Certification

Who Should Read These Handbooks?

This series is developed for a broad range of professionals and learners, including:

• Plastics packaging manufacturers and converters
• Polymer producers, compounders and raw material suppliers
• Packaging machinery and equipment manufacturers
• Packaging designers and product development engineers
• Production, process, quality and testing professionals
• Technical sales, marketing and business development professionals
• Recycling, sustainability and regulatory compliance professionals
• Entrepreneurs and packaging business owners
• Researchers, academics, university students and young professionals

Release and Availability

Official Release Date: 2 December 2026

Launch Event: POLYMER WEEK 2026, Bangkok, Thailand