Irish packaging firm Smurfit Kappa has rejected €8.6bn ($10.6bn) takeover offer from the US-based International Paper. Smurfit Kappa said the unsolicited proposal from International Paper failed to reflect the company's strong growth ...
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SF Motors has started test driving autonomous technology on the streets of Silicon Valley after securing a permit from California's Department of Motor Vehicles to test autonomous vehicle technology on public roads. With two manufacturing ...
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Fuisz Pharma has announced the issuance of a new patent, US 9,901,545 (the “’545 Patent”) concerning the manufacture of oral thin film pharmaceuticals. The ‘545 Patent is entitled: “Method and composition for ...
Expanding on its gallium nitride (GaN) power portfolio, Texas Instruments Inc (TI) has launched two high-speed GaN field-effect transistor (FET) drivers to create more efficient, higher-performing designs in speed-critical applications such ...
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SixB Labels, a US-based supplier of labels, decals and bar codes, has installed an Epson SurePress L-4033AW digital label press to enhance its workflow and meet the label printing needs. The investment in the second Epson digital label ...
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Printing inks manufacturer Siegwerk has collaborated with prepress offset and inkjet print solutions supplier Agfa Graphics for UV digital packaging inks. The deal includes business transfer from Agfa Graphics to Siegwerk, featuring ...
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US-based food firm ReGrained has launched its sustainable SuperGrain+ Bar line made from upcycled ingredients. ReGrained believes that allowing 40% of all food produced to go to waste is unacceptable. To help inspire a food system that ...
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Toyota said that it will build the third generation of Auris hatchback model at its UK car plant in Burnaston, Derbyshire. The engines for the model will be sourced from Toyota Motor UK’s (TMUK) factory in Deeside, North Wales. ...
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German industrial packaging firm Mauser Group has acquired the manufacturing assets of MaschioPack North America for an undisclosed amount. MaschioPack North America is engaged in manufacturing 275-gallon and 330-gallon Intermediate Bulk ...
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Flexible liquid packaging solutions provider Liqui-Box has installed a new Maverick Dream Machine development bag line at its global technology center located in Ashland, Ohio, US. Liqui-Box already installed a smaller scale version of ...
Tulip’s subsidiary Dalehead Foods has launched a new paper board packaging for the fresh protein market. The recyclable packs with three new ready to eat turkey meats are available in Waitrose stores across the UK. Waitrose has ...
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Protective packaging materials provider Pregis has acquired US-based Rex Performance Products (RPP), to strengthen its foam manufacturing capability. Established in 2011, RPP provides laminated foam technology and employs 85 people at its ...
Texas-based Stryve Foods, a protein snacks start-up, has acquired Braaitime for an undisclosed price to expand its biltong production. This acquisition along with the acquisition of Biltong USA made earlier in the year, makes Stryve Foods ...
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James Cropper, a UK-based paper products provider, is exhibiting its sustainable packaging solutions at Museum of Brands exhibition in London, UK. The display, Packaging Innovation Series: Sustainable Packaging, in partnership with ...
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Pearson Packaging Systems, a producer of secondary packaging equipment, has completed the acquisition of robotic automation specialist Flexicell. Established in 1992, Flexicell provides end of line automation equipment for manufacturing ...
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