The German rigid plastic pack maker said that its Dutch-based business has already benefited from investment from the firm. It has invested in new thermoforming machinery and, what it describes as, state-of-the-art automation with ...
Global packaging company Sonoco has announced its intention to enter into consultation with the workforce regarding the closure of the Carrickmacross packaging plant in County Monaghan, Ireland, in November 2013. The plant, which ...
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Electronics For Imaging (EFI) has expanded its options range for the wide-format market with the introduction of its new thermoforming digital UV-curable ink. The new ink will allow signmakers and printing companies to print direct onto ...
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Packaging and disposables supplier Tri-Star Packaging has extended up its collaboration with UK-based thermoforming supplier Anson to launch a new addition to the Artisan range tortillas. Artisan 2 Tortilla is manufactured from ...
Tags: PET, Tortilla Packs, Packaging
Plastic packaging manufacturer Plastic Ingenuity (PI) is all set to exhibit its new line of custom and stock food packaging at the IDDBA's Dairy-Deli-Bake Seminar & Expo taking place from 2-4 June 2013 at Orange County Convention Center, ...
Tags: Plastic packaging, Food Packaging
Global chemical company BASF has announced the addition of two new variants, ecovio T2308 and ecovio IS1335 to its range of the compostable and partially bio-based plastic ecovio. The ecovio T2308, which is currently available for the ...
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French polypropylene (PP) producer Polychim has launched a new thermoforming PP, HA31XTF for packaging converters. The grade is aimed at clear PP and opaque thermoformed applications such as food packaging. Drawing on the advantages of ...
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US-based plastic packaging products producer VisiPak, has unveiled a new line of clear plastic candy tube packaging which features 10” of usable space. The new line of containers are available in diameters from 1" to 2" and over 10" ...
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Natural materials Directly "burning" images on wood were some of the first uses of engraving lasers. The laser power required here is often less than 10 watts depending on the laser being used as most are different. Hardwoods like walnut, ...
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Multivac and Australian packaging solutions provider Snapsil have signed an agreement for the use of Snapsil easy-opening packaging concept on Multivac thermoforming packaging machines. Snapsil's 'snap-opening' solution for portion packs ...
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Multivac and the Snapsil Corp. have recently struck a cooperation agreement for the use of the patented Snapsil easy-opening packaging concept on Multivac thermoforming packaging machines. Packagers gain access to Snapsil's innovative ...
Boca Bearing, a US-based manufacturer of ceramic bearing and lubrication technology, has introduced a new line of bearings that can be utilized in various stages of packaging process. The new ceramic and ceramic hybrid bearings can be ...
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Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), the leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite systems, today formally announced its inclusion in a strategic alliance with BASF and TenCate Advanced Composites. The goal of the alliance is ...
MicVac's concept of in-pack microwave cooking and pasteurisation is said to offer up to 40 days of shelf life for ready meals. The technology helps retain vitamins and anti-oxidants within the sealed packaging, meaning the product, ...
Tags: Microwave Ready-Meal, Packaging, Printing, microwave cooking, ready meals
With the advancement of technology, the use of plastic has been increasing at an unimaginable rate. It is being used at all the possible areas where metals or glass were used. With its unique characteristics, it provides the toughness of a ...
Tags: Vacuum Former, Machinery, plastic