South Africa-based label printer Universal Labels & Packaging has purchased a new flexo press from printing and converting machines firm MPS Systems to boost operations. The purchase of MPS EF 430 flexo press, which marks fourth MPS ...
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UK-based Tamar Packaging Solutions has purchased Edale 7-color FL5-510 carton press in a bid to improve its operational efficiency. The carton press with combination drying is being installed at Tamar's food contact packaging facility, ...
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Paper-based packaging solutions provider Smurfit Kappa, along with printing inks and coatings producer Sun Chemical, has developed new digital laser-based coding solution to fulfill customer packaging and labelling requirements. SunLase ...
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Marie Brizard Wine and Spirits (MBWS) has strengthened its distribution networks across several of its main markets including the US, the UK, China, Morocco and Poland. In the United States, MBWS consolidates its partnership with Southern ...
India-based rigid packaging firm Manjushree Technopack has acquired Varahi for undisclosed amount, in a bid to strengthen its business. Established in 1971, Varahi offers packaging solutions including plastic bottles, caps, closures, ...
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South African food company Pioneer Foods has announced that it would buy a 49.89% stake in major FMCG manufacturer Weetabix East Africa for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is expected to establish a strategic beachhead for Pioneer ...
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AR Metallizing has introduced new SilberBoard, which is a compostable packaging alternative to metallized PET board. SilberBoard is a metallized paperboard that can be used as an alternative to the commonly used multilayer composite ...
UK-based corrugated packaging supplier Cepac has unveiled plans to expand its facility in Doncaster. The company will install new machines and expand manufacturing space at the facility under the million pound project, which is expected ...
Egpyt-based bakery group Edita Food Industries has signed an agreement with Khalifa A.Algosaibi Cold Stores (KACS) for distribution of its products in Saudi Arabia. As per the agreement, KACS will distribute the Edita’s ...
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UK-based YRG Eclipse has opened a new facility in Cottingham, East Yorkshire, in a bid to expand its operations in the region. The new facility features modern equipment, which has been purchased with the support of Yorkshire Bank. ...
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Mondi announced half-yearly results for the six months ended 30 June 2016. Highlights Continued strong financial performance on all key metrics Underlying operating profit of €529 million, up 8% Underlying earnings of ...
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UK-based packaging company Macfarlane Group has agreed to acquire Leicester based Nelsons for Cartons and Packaging (Nelsons) for a maximum of £6.75m. The deal, which is subject to certain trading conditions, is part of ...
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A new joint survey from UBS and the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has found Australian supermarket suppliers are investing in new product development as a top priority. In releasing the results of the latest ‘UBS-AFGC ...
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India’s consumer goods conglomerate ITC has forayed into the into dairy whitener market by launching its Sunfresh brand. In October last year, it entered dairy business by introducing packaged ghee. Sunfresh brand is its second ...
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Mondi Group has agreed to acquire 90% stake in Turkish consumer packaging firm, Kalenobel, for €90m. The company will purchase the outstanding share capital in Kalenobel from Argus Capital and M. Olcay Hephiz, one of the company's ...
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