Fort Dearborn Company, a manufacturer of decorative labels for packaging applications, has acquired shrink and stretch sleeve labels provider SleeveCo, for undisclosed amount. SleeveCo has one label production plant in Dawsonville, ...
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ClassOne Technology of Kalispell, MT, USA, which manufactures wet-chemical processing equipment including Solstice electroplating systems (especially for emerging markets and other cost-conscious users of ≤200mm substrates), is reporting ...
Jim Beam, a bourbon whiskey brand produced by Beam Suntory, has launched new global packaging redesign for its entire portfolio. The global packaging upgrade marks the first time changes to the bourbon bottle in decades and comes after ...
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Toyota Motor will exhibit at Smart Community Japan 2016, to be held at Tokyo Big Site, for three days from June 15 to 17. The star attraction from Toyota will be the unveiling of the Japanese version of the new model Prius PHV. At this ...
Novelis has commissioned its third automotive finishing line in Oswego, New York, US. Installed to support the production of stronger, lighter and safer vehicles, the line represents Novelis' latest investment of $120 million to expand ...
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US Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire fresh fruit and vegetable processing company Freshway Foods for an undisclosed sum. Freshway Foods also repacks and distributes fresh fruits and vegetables to customers throughout the ...
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Domino Printing Sciences is set to introduce a new K600i B2 cut sheet-fed ink jet digital printing solution at drupa 2016 in Düsseldorf of Germany, which is being held from 31 May to 10 June. The K600i is a modular and scalable ...
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For first-quarter 2016, Rubicon Technology Inc of Bensenville, IL, USA (which makes monocrystalline sapphire substrates and products for the LED, semiconductor and optical industries) has reported revenue of $4.3m, down on $8.9m a year ago ...
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Packaging manufacturer Parkside has unveiled a new flexible self-venting steam bag, Parkscribe Steam, for frozen vegetables. The Parkscribe Steam is claimed to be hassle-free, flexible microwavable pack featuring a special food safe ...
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Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a milk protein-based solution named Nutrilac HiYield, which is claimed to help dairies to make optimum use of their milk in the manufacturing process, without any by-products or waste. Nutrilac HiYield ...
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Boulder Canyon Authentic Foods is introducing three new flavored potato chip offerings cooked in better-for-you oils. Coconut Oil Pineapple Habanero™, Olive Oil Sweet Vinegar™ and Olive Oil Red Chili™ kettle-cooked ...
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US-based packaging solutions provider Hammer Packaging has expanded its portfolio by adding Mark Andy Performance Series Flexo Press with a Rotoflex finishing system. The machine is a 17-inch, 10-color P7 press, which includes a ...
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For full-year 2015, Riber S.A. of Bezons, France, which manufactures molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) systems as well as evaporation sources and effusion cells, has reported revenue of €12.8m, down 23% on 2014's €16.6m. This is due ...
Maanshan Iron and Steel or Magang, the largest steelmaker in eastern China's Anhui province, on Monday announced it was cutting its ferrous scrap buying price by Yuan 30/metric ton ($5/mt), a company source said. The move followed the ...
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China's manufacturing activity expanded for the second month in a row in April but at a slower pace, official data showed on Sunday. The purchasing managers' index (PMI) came in at 50.1 in April, slightly down from March's 50.2 and below ...
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