Australian rigid and flexible packaging products provider Amcor has closed acquisition of plastic blow molding operations of the US-based packaging firm Sonoco Products for $280m. As part of the deal signed earlier, Amcor has purchased ...
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WorldACD reports that after a volume growth of 1.8% year-on-year (YoY) in July, we witnessed a slightly higher figure for August: +2.3%. Taken together with the volume growth in June (+3%), one could say that the (Northern Hemisphere) ...
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Clariant, along with its healthcare packaging unit, is exhibiting new controlled-atmosphere packaging solutions at the SupplySide West Show in Las Vegas, US. The event is being held from 4 to 8 October. The new packaging solutions can be ...
Constantia Flexibles Group has agreed to acquire flexible packaging business of Italian company Lamp San Prospero in a bid to strengthen its pharmaceutical packaging business in Europe. The transaction is planned to be completed in the ...
Klöckner Pentaplast will display applications of a wide range of packaging solutions at two locations during the Pack Expo International and the Pharma Expo International 2016 shows, November 6-9 at McCormick Place in Chicago, ...
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Videojet Technologies has developed a new clear UV fluorescing ink for its 8610 thermal inkjet (TIJ) printer. The new ink is designed to deliver crisp codes for high end cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and other consumer goods. The ...
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Japanese food company Ajinomoto will launch its Japanese-style ramen in North America as part of its strategy to bolster its frozen noodles business in the region. While also expanding its frozen foods business in the region, Ajinomoto ...
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The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), a national apex body, is reportedly developing new packaging specifications for pharmaceutical products being exported to African and Asian countries. The development of new specification, as ...
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Australian packaging company Amcor has signed an agreement to acquire the North American plastic blow molding operations of US-based packaging firm Sonoco Products for $280m. Under terms of the deal, Amcor will acquire Sonoco Specialty ...
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Kelair Pumps Australia has launched a new look website at www.kelairpumps.com.au providing richer product information, enhanced search functionality and access to a variety of improved selection tools. Technical data, catalogues, videos ...
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Ford Motor is undertaking a trial at its assembly plant in Cologne, Germany where collaborative robots, also known as co-bots, are being used to help workers fit shock absorbers to Fiesta cars. The robots will ensure perfect fit and ...
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Temperature assurance packaging provider Sonoco ThermoSafe has introduced three-day and five-day shipping solutions for temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals and biologics. The new line of packaging solutions is designed for the ...
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Rochling Group is investing €35m in its Neuhaus am Rennweg plant, creating 70 new jobs. This will enable a significant expansion in the production capacities of Rochling-HPT Hochwertige Pharmatechnik GmbH & Co. KG, giving a ...
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Healthcare packaging company Nelipak has acquired Sonoco Products Company subsidiary Tegrant Alloyd Brands of Puerto Rico (TABPR). The acquired business operates under the name of Nelipak Healthcare Packaging. TABPR provides ...
Leak testing helps ensure the integrity of product packaging. Various testing methods can be used including vacuum decay and immersion testing. These methods are designed to detect flexible packaging integrity problems, including large and ...