Control Group, a US-based provider of printed packaging solutions, has installed a new Nilpeter press to boost its label and flexible packaging production capacity. The company invested in Nilpeter’s 22-inch FA-6* press, which will ...
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China is expected to become the world's biggest producer of semiconductor display panels around 2019, according to Li Dongsheng, chairman and CEO of TCL Corp. "As a major manufacturer of televisions and cellphones, we have a large demand ...
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Glanbia Co-op has proposed to create a strategic joint venture named Glanbia Ireland encompassing Glanbia Ingredients Ireland, Consumer Products & Agribusiness. Glanbia Co-op also proposes a €100m “spin-out” of Glanbia ...
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Private equity firm Kohlberg & Company has agreed to acquire Pexco, a North American specialty plastics manufacturer, from Odyssey Investment Partners. Upon completion of the deal closes, Pexco will merge with Kolhberg portfolio company ...
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Print and packaging solutions provider Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS) has invested in a Heidelberg’s 18-unit Speedmaster XL 106 press for premium packaging. The press is planned to be installed at MPS East Kilbride facility in the ...
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UK-based packaging firm RPC Group has signed an agreement to acquire Letica, a US-based manufacturer rigid plastic packaging and foodservice products, for $640m. Letica is engaged in manufacturing rigid plastic packaging and foodservice ...
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Graphic Packaging Holding Company, a provider of packaging solutions to food, beverage and consumer product companies, reported Net Income for fourth quarter 2016 of $34.9m , or $0.11 per share, based upon 317.9 million weighted average ...
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Ford has said that owners of both Ford and Lincoln vehicles from between 2010 and 2016 without modem access can now be upgraded to the company's connectivity service SmartLink. Using a simple device that plugs into the OBD II port below ...
China’s insurance regulator on Tuesday announced a ban on insurers acquiring listed firms in concert with non-insurance parties, in a latest move to limit insurance assets invested in equity markets. According to new rules set by ...
Demax Graphic Arts Group in Bulgaria has invested in a fully-automated Edale FL5 single-pass flexographic press to print sophisticated lottery scratch cards. The press, the first of its kind in Europe, has been installed at the Demax ...
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DuPont Nutrition & Health will increase its cultures manufacturing capacity in Europe with an investment of $60m to meet the growing demand for frozen and freeze-dried starter cultures. As part of the plans, three cultures production ...
Germany-based printing inks manufacturer Siegwerk has invested in a new Labo Combi 400 laminator to strengthen its development opportunities for packaging inks. The new laminator, which was purchased from Nordmeccanica group, has been ...
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The enterprise wearable market is experiencing a shift from wrist-worn devices to body- and head-worn wearables. ABI Research forecasts enterprise wearable shipments will grow from 30 million shipments in 2016 to nearly 147 million in 2021 ...
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UK-based cider producer Thatchers has installed canning line at its Myrtle Farm facility in Somerset. The company invested £8.3m and commissioned its first canning line at its production facility to press and package all of its ...
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Tech giant Microsoft has unveiled a new connected vehicle platform to help automakers transform cars. The platform was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Microsoft has entered into a strategic alliance with ...
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