For fiscal first-quarter 2018 (to end-September 2017), Oclaro Inc of San Jose, CA, USA (which provides components, modules and subsystems for optical communications) has reported revenue of $155.6m (split about 48%:52% between ...
Tags: components, modules, optical communications
UPM Raflatac has partnered with Dutch metal packaging and closures supplier, Mus Verpakkingen, to test a biobased film solution for can labeling. The companies tested the new RafBio PE material, which is said to be more sustainable ...
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US-based Premium Waters has launched caffeinated bottled water, Water Joe, in 700 mL package size. Water Joe, which is purified water infused with caffeine, is free from artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, sugar and sodium or ...
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Flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBC) provider Conitex Sonoco USA has introduced new multi-layer barrier bag product line. Launched through the company's BulkSak flexible products division, the new multi-layer barrier film bags are ...
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Italian flexible packaging firm Corapack has used Futamura Chemicals’ renewable and compostable cellulose films to develop compostable barrier lidding for trays. NatureFlex cellulose film is a lidding material, which serves as an ...
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This month sees the launch in Grenoble, France of the three-year, €7.2m European Union ‘Horizon 2020’ project ModulED, which brings together 10 European research institutes, key members of the automotive-industry value ...
German luxury automaker BMW will be investing EUR400m to expand its its FIZ research and innovation centre in Munich. The “FIZ Future” masterplan, which was developed as part of an urban development competition, will expand ...
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INX International Ink has unveiled plans to expand its research and development (R&D) complex in West Chicago, US. Expected to be operational in July 2018, the facility will be added with 32,000ft² of space to increase the space to ...
Petainer, a container manufacturer and supplier of plastic packaging for beverages, has been selected by Canadian coffee firm Berendo as packaging partner to support the launch of the latter’s B2B wet coffee business. Berendo ...
After narrowly missing out on entering IHS Markit’s top 10 for 2016 and first-quarter 2017, Nationstar (whose primary markets are lighting and signage) has broken into the top-10 ranking for packaged LED firms for Q2/2017, according ...
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Kombrewcha has introduced a 3.2% ABV fizzy fermented tea, intended to be a healthier alternative to high-calorie cocktails, beer and wine. Each bottle of the organic, gluten free brew comes in at under 110 calories and 9 grams of sugar. ...
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Krusteaz, a manufacturer of baking, pancake and waffle mixes has launched the Buttermilk Protein Pancake as a new addition to its pancake portfolio. Featuring a plant-based wheat protein, sweet cream buttermilk and non-GMO ingredients, ...
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Evergreen Packaging has unveiled Sentinel Barrier Cupstock, which is designed as a sustainable alternative to existing foil-lined paper cups and polypropylene cups. It is the new offering in the company's Sentinel line of fiber-based ...
Self-adhesive label materials manufacturer UPM Raflatac has introduced new plant-based PE film for home and personal care applications. Launched in European market, the company’s new RafBio PE film can be used for the squeezable ...
Duplo is launching its DuSense DDC-810 sensory coater on its IPEX stand F300 at the NEC in Birmingham from 31 October to 3 November 2017. Experts from Duplo and its distributors will be on hand to provide demonstrations of this and other ...