The growing lighting end-market in 2014 is now projected to account for 35% of all packaged light-emitting diode (LED) dollars, according to a Research Note from Jamie Fox, principal analyst at market research firm IHS Inc. For the first ...
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According to the preliminary data released by Statistics South Africa, in June this year the seasonally adjusted index of iron ore mining production in South Africa decreased by 5.8 percent, while the country's manganese ore production ...
Toll’s revenue increased 1.1 per cent over the previous year to $8.8 billion. Total earnings before interest and tax (before individually significant items) were up 4.3 per cent to $444.4 million, and net profit after tax (before ...
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University of Liverpool researchers propose replacing a toxic treatment step in cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cell production with one that is benign, but apparently just as effective [J. D. Major et al, Nature, published online 25 June ...
Industrial additive manufacturing, usually called 3D printing, is predicted to be a highly disruptive force, together with robotics, within the global manufacturing industry, affecting all corners of the supply chain in all industries. In ...
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Management restructure sees Gray take on extra responsibilities. Joanne Gray has stepped into the role of UK sales director at Tomy as part of a management restructure. Gray (pictured) will take on the role alongside her existing ...
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Want blisters fast Integra 320’s pitch control system, together with Marchesini’s new cartoning section and carton opening and product insertion system, is able to boost production performance up to 320 blisters and more than ...
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Depending on the operating environment, method of handling and anticipated application, the behaviour of powders and bulk materials can change completely in conjunction with certain materials. How these behave depends on the ...
Agr International is taking its latest products for quality management and process control for the packaging industry to Pack Expo. Why should you pay attention? Because standing still is not an option for producers, converters and ...
In its statement announcing CHEP Australia the winner in the category Small to Medium Packaging Manufacturer, APC Awards, APC stated: “Chep pallets are well embedded in the supply chain of many commercial processes…” This ...
Coca-Cola Amatil is not only one of the biggest beverage companies in this market, but its move into blowfill production now makes it a significant packaging player in the Australasian region, with the sustainability commitment to match. ...
One step. One operation. One machine. And a step-change in efficiency and flexibility. This is what Amcor's launch of its breakthrough technology LiquiForm brings to the packaging market. LiquiForm uses the consumable liquid instead of ...
The BIS has launched a public consultation regarding proposed amendments to schedule 5 - the match test and schedule 4 - the cigarette test, which affect both the upholstery and bed industry supply chains. The deadline for the ...
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Costing just a few pence, and coming with a guarantee of a free replacement, many shoppers don’t take up the offer and simply discard the used bag as soon as it shows signs of wear, the UK waste management company has found. ...
New technology sees toys adjust to suit three different levels of development: Explore, Encourage and Pretend. Fisher-Price has welcomed Smart Stages technology to a line of its infant toys. The content of Smart Stages toys adjust to ...
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