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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Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has marked five years since investing in a pioneering initiative to transform plastics recycling in Great Britain. The anniversary comes as CCEP passed the milestone of sourcing 50,000 tonnes of ...
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Mimaki is set to showcase a range of advanced digital print and cut solutions for short-run and customised labels and packaging at this year’s Labelexpo Europe event. The event will take place from 25 to 28 September in Brussels, ...
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Smurfit Kappa has developed the new Bag-in-Box product for the automotive industry, which the company claims will protect and conserve the motor oil. The company said the motor oil has traditionally been stored in plastic bottles that use ...
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Minnesota Twins and Eco-Products have collaborated once again to turn trash into compost similar to last year. After turning 300 tons of trash into fertile soil last year, the Minnesota Twins and Eco-Products plan to top that number this ...
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Crystal Geyser Water has introduced its Tejava unsweetened black tea in 16.9-ounce PET bottles. Designed for on-the-go customers, the black tea is available in single-serving, BPA-free and PET plastic recyclable containers. Crystal ...
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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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China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and Shell Nanhai B.V. (Shell) today announce the final investment decision to expand CNOOC and Shell Petrochemical Company’s (CSPC) existing 50:50 joint venture (JV) in Huizhou, ...
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Rigid plastic container manufacturer Plastipak Packaging, a subsidiary of Plastipak Holdings, is planning to invest $10.4m to add two manufacturing lines to its Birmingham area facility in Jefferson County, Alabama, US. Plastipak ...
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US-based blow molded packaging solutions provider Pretium Packaging has acquired Custom Blow Molding (CBM), a producer of plastic containers for sports nutrition products. California-based CBM is a supplier of rigid plastic containers ...
Researchers at the Ohio State University have developed a new coating texture for plastic bottles to make soap products flow freely from inside, while reducing waste. The new patent-pending technology developed by researchers can create ...
RPC Superfos has designed new squeezy PET bottle for Grace Foods UK’s Encona Taste Explorers sauce brand. The new bottle is slightly taller and narrower than its predecessor but holds the same volume. Encona Taste Explorers ...
Coca-Cola Sabco has launched a new bottling plant in Mozambique, boosting its operations in the Southern African country. Claimed to be the Coca-Cola Sabco's largest of its kind across its seven-country market in Southern and East Africa, ...
Ford Motor is formulating and testing new foam and plastic components using carbon dioxide as feedstock. Researchers expect to see the new biomaterials in Ford production vehicles within five years. Formulated with up to 50 percent ...
Swiss packaging giant Tetra Pak has unveiled a new version of its Tetra Top carton package in the US, with Just water. Made with 82% renewable resources, the bio-based Tetra Top package is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by ...
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