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The Oculus Rift Just Became a Reality for a Lot More PC Owners

Nov 11, 2016

One of the major hurdles to high-end VR adoption has been the stifling requirement need for a specced-out personal computer. At the Oculus Connect conference last month, the Facebook-owned firm announced an update that would lower the ...

Tags: Oculus Rift, VR

Panel Shortages Expected to Hurt Notebook Demand

Nov 11, 2016

LCD TV panel shortages are prompting panel makers to shift their capacity and the issue has caused notebook panels to see tight supply, according to Compal Electronics president Ray Chen, while notebook panel demand will remain strong in ...

Tags: LCD TV panel, Notebook

Anheuser-Busch Agrees to Buy Texas Craft Brewer Karbach Brewing

Nov 10, 2016

Beer giant Anheuser-Busch has agreed to acquire Texas craft brewer Karbach Brewing for an undisclosed sum. Karbach Brewing, which was established in 2011, produced 17,000 barrels of beer in 2013. Its production capacity reached 40,000 ...

Tags: Anheuser-Busch, Brewing

AOAC Approves Kevita-Backed Testing Methodology for Alcohol Levels in Kombucha

Nov 10, 2016

The Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) has approved KeVita-backed testing methodology for alcohol levels in kombucha. The Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID) method achieved a unanimous vote for ...

Tags: Alcohol Levels, AOAC

Ed Maletis and Family Purchases Portland Bottling Company

Nov 10, 2016

Beverage industry veteran Edward (Ed) Maletis' Limnes Bottling Acquisition Company has completed the acquisition of historic Portland Bottling Company from its existing ownership group, including majority shareholder Harry Merlo. The ...

Tags: Ed Maletis, Bottling

Smurfit Kappa UK Buys Saxon Packaging

Nov 10, 2016

Smurfit Kappa UK has acquired Saxon Packaging, as part of its efforts to expand operations in the region. Based in Lowestoft of Norfolk, Saxon designs and produces corrugated products, cardboard packaging and boxes. The company provides ...

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Cenveo Reports Third Quarter 2016 Results

Nov 10, 2016

Cenveo reported financial results for the third quarter ended 01 October 2016. he reported results for all periods presented exclude the operating results of the Company's packaging operating segment as well as its top-sheet lithographic ...

Tags: Cenveo, packaging operating

Harvest Hill Acquires Faribault's Beverage Manufacturing Assets in US

Nov 10, 2016

Connecticut based Harvest Hill Beverage Company has acquired the beverage business of Minneapolis based Faribault Foods for undisclosed sum. As part of the deal, Harvest Hill has acquired the beverage manufacturing assets of Faribault ...

Tags: Harvest Hill, Beverage

Massman Automation Designs Purchases EDL Packaging

Nov 10, 2016

Packaging solutions provider Massman Automation Designs has completed the acquisition of EDL Packaging Engineers for undisclosed amount. EDL is engaged in manufacturing shrink wrappers, shrink bundlers, corrugated tray formers and ...

Tags: Packaging, EDL Packaging

Pro Mac's IPak to Introduce New Tf-350b Tray Former Machine

Nov 10, 2016

Pro Mach subsidiary IPak Machinery is set to unveil the new TF-350B tray former machine at Pack Expo in the US. The event will take place from 6 to 9 November in Chicago. The new TF-350 family of tray formers produces different trays, ...

Tags: tray former machine, Pro Mach subsidiary

Aplix Introduces New Sensory Closure for Small Bags

Nov 10, 2016

Hook and loop fastening system specialist Aplix has introduced a new sensory closure for small bags. The new 16mm Easy-Lock Touch closure has been designed to improve the functionality of package, enabling to provide enhanced experience ...

Tags: Aplix, Small Bags

American Packaging to Build $170m Manufacturing Facility in US

Nov 10, 2016

Flexible packaging converter American Packaging (APC) is planning to build a new $170m manufacturing plant in Monroe County, New York, US. Planned to be built on Beaver Road in the Town of Chili, the facility is scheduled to be ...

Tags: American Packaging, Packaging

Pro Mach to Showcase Flexible Packaging Solutions at Pack Expo 2016

Nov 10, 2016

The Pro Mach Flexible Packaging Group plans to demonstrate its range of machine systems and options at Pack Expo scheduled to be held in Chicago from 6-9 November 2016. At this booth, customers can learn more about the high uptime, small ...

Tags: Pro Mach, Flexible Packaging

Sonoco Acquires Plastic Packaging to Expand Flexible Packaging Capabilities

Nov 10, 2016

Global packaging firm Sonoco has acquired privately held flexible packaging company Plastic Packaging (PPI) in a bid to expand its capabilities in Southeast US. However, the financial terms of the deal were undisclosed. PPI is engaged ...

Tags: Sonoco, Plastic Packaging

Hubergroup Releases PU-Based Printing Ink for Flexographic Printing

Nov 10, 2016

German based hubergroup has unveiled a new polyurethane (PU) based printing ink for flexographic printing. The new ink series is primarily intended for use in complex film lamination applications. Branded as Gecko Platinum, the new ink ...

Tags: Flexographic Printing, Hubergroup

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