US-based packaging company Aptar has launched the 2-1/8” 33-400 Ecolite closure with SimpliSqueeze valve for the food industry. Ecolite’s design is claimed to be similar with the company’s 2-1/8” Ribbed closure. ...
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Toys R Us is harnessing the power of augmented reality to help bring the ailing retailer from the brink of bankruptcy, it has been revealed. In the midst of its ongoing financial struggles, CEO Dave Brandon has detailed the ...
Unilever has agreed to acquire Brazilian natural and organic food business Mae Terra for an undisclosed price to boost its food portfolio. The consumer goods giant expects the acquisition of the Brazilian food manufacturer to accelerate ...
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Sun-Tox, a Japanese producer of plastic films, has installed a new biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film production line manufactured by German engineering giant Brückner. The Japanese firm is a member of Tokuyama Group, a ...
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Hong Kong-based pork supplying giant WH Group said that its subsidiary Smithfield Foods will acquire 100% stake of two Romanian packaged meats manufacturers Elit and Vericom for an undisclosed price. The acquisition will further expand ...
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BTHA's Rebecca Deeming gives us the lowdown on the latest issues facing the toy industry. It’s been a busy last month for the BTHA having held our second BTHA Training Hub seminar for members, taking on the topic of Tackling Modern ...
Tags: Toy Fair 2018, Toy Safety
Lindal Group has launched a new, modern-looking actuator for shaving gel and foam Henry brand, which will join its range of aerosol dispensing solutions. Launched across the world, Henry actuator is claimed to meet the demand for a new, ...
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Last month saw Acamar strengthen its toy partnership with Fisher-Price, in a bid to grow its licensed Bing offering. Here, execs from the two firm's detail why the property lends itself to role-play toys. Expansion into new international ...
French automaker Renault will be showcasing a new concept – Symbioz – at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show to be held on 12 September. Renault stated that Symbioz will culminate autonomous, electric and connected mobility ...
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American food giant Tyson Foods will invest $84m to expand its poultry plant in Tennessee, a move that will double its output capabilities and create over 300 jobs. The expansion project in Union City in Obion County which will begin this ...
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Evans Brewing is set to release three new bottle offerings; Stout at the Devil Russian Imperial Stout, Approachable Bastard Session IPA and the Black Pilsner, Breakfast Black. Our bottle sales have been a real bright spot since we ...
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There are almost limitless options for mobile virtual reality, many of which don’t require you to spend any money at all. Augmented reality is a different story altogether though, with the most notable headset, Microsoft’s ...
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America (MHIA) has completed the construction of a two-train polyethylene facility in the US for ExxonMobil Chemical. MHIA, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), secured the construction order from ...
Graphic Packaging International has completed the previously announced acquisition of Carton Craft and its affiliate Lithocraft. The deal, which was signed last month, was subject to standard closing requirements and regulatory review. ...
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Plastic packaging solutions provider Alpla has agreed to acquire South Africa-based Boxmore Packaging for an undisclosed sum. Based in Samrand of Johannesburg, Boxmore manufactures PET pre-forms, PET bottles and closures for the customers ...
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