Plastic packaging solutions provider Alpla has agreed to acquire Italian firm Propack for an undisclosed sum. Established in 2002 and based in Ostellato, Propack manufactures high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polyethylene terephthalate ...
Tags: Alpla, Plastic packaging
UK-based Micromix Plant Health has installed Linx Printing Technologies' four 8900 Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printers. Micromix is a developer of chemical formulations and also manufactures a range of crop and plant nutrition products. The ...
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Envision Plastics has received a no-objection letter from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to use its EcoPrime product in packaging for fatty foods and spirits. The letter was issued under FDA’s conditions of use A through H ...
Tags: Fatty Foods, Spirits
Spectra Packaging has started expansion work at its manufacturing facility in Suffolk, UK. The company said groundwork foundations have been set for new steel structures at its 17.4-acre site. Building work is expected to be completed ...
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Loews has completed the acquisition of US rigid plastic packaging manufacturer Consolidated Container Company (CCC) from Bain Capital Private Equity for about $1.2bn. Based in Atlanta of Georgia, CCC provides packaging solutions to the ...
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Irplast has revealed its intentions to invest in two cogeneration plants and three new cutting machines to boost its operations. While the cogeneration plants are expected to cut down on the energy costs, the new cutting machines will be ...
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RPC Promens Industrial and RPC Promens have developed practical containers for Dow AgroSciences to minimize environmental impact. A range of Dow AgroSciences’ liquid crop protection formulations are being benefitted with the new ...
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Pretium Packaging has acquired Patrick Products, a supplier of packaging and container for the janitorial, automotive, and household chemical market sectors. US-based Patrick is engaged in the manufacturing of rigid blow-molded plastic ...
The installation of a new 6-inch (150mm) Davis-Standard extruder and strategic line upgrades have enabled Mid South Extrusion of Monroe, Louisiana, to improve throughputs while delivering a broader slate of HDPE procession options. The ...
Tags: HDPE, LLDPE films
Plastic closures manufacturer Bericap is set to exhibit a range of packaging solutions at this year’s Interpack event in Düsseldorf, Germany. At the event, the company will exhibit new packaging solutions such as e-smoCap for ...
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Mid South Extrusion, a US-based converting and process films supplier for packaging industry, has installed a new 150mm Davis-Standard extruder to improve throughputs and expand film manufacturing capabilities. The firm has also made ...
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Taiwan-based Polystar has exhibited its two recycling machines at Plastivision India 2017 event. The company showcased Repro-One one-step recycling machine, and Repro Air compact and air-cooling film recycling machine at the event. The ...
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In January, Burt's Bees introduces Burt's Bees Plant-Based Protein Shakes -- its first foray into the functional food arena. The line includes Daily Protein, Protein +Gut Health with Probiotics, and Protein +Healthy Radiance with ...
Tags: Stevia leaf extract, vanilla, chocolate
India-based rigid packaging firm Manjushree Technopack has acquired Varahi for undisclosed amount, in a bid to strengthen its business. Established in 1971, Varahi offers packaging solutions including plastic bottles, caps, closures, ...
Tags: Rigid Packaging, packaging
SABIC plans to display an array of innovative packaging products and materials at the K 2016 trade show in Düsseldorf. Despite all available modern technology, about one-third of food produced today for human consumption still is ...