Smithworks Vodka is bringing the spirit of the heartland to the Mid-Atlantic with its expansion to Pennsylvania. Since its launch in 2016, Smithworks has continued to grow and Pennsylvania marks the brand's second expansion since its ...
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Plastic packaging solutions provider Alpla has agreed to acquire Italian firm Propack for an undisclosed sum. Established in 2002 and based in Ostellato, Propack manufactures high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polyethylene terephthalate ...
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The National Development and Reform Commission, China's top economic planner, and the State Oceanic Administration (SOA) jointly issued a document entitled "The Vision for Maritime Cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative" on June 20, ...
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Stephens & George has invested in saddle stitching and perfect binding systems, in a bid to expand its operations. As the installation of our second Bolero B9 gathers pace, we reflect on the reasons behind our investment within our ...
Konica Minolta has established new European professional print division to reflect the increasing importance of the industrial and commercial printing sectors. The company appointed Charles Lissenburg as general manager for the new ...
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Checkpoint Systems has unveiled its MicroFlex solution at NRF Protect 2017, a RF label that is designed to help retailers reduce external shrink on traditionally hard-to-protect merchandise. With the majority of retailers choosing to ...
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Georgia-Pacific has announced that its Palatka, Florida, mill has been selected as the location for the company's previously announced investment of more than $400m in its GP Consumer (retail) tissue and towel business. The investment ...
Sonoco has agreed to acquire Clear Lam Packaging for about $170m to expand its global flexible packaging and thermoforming plastics operations. Clear Lam Packaging, which was established in 1969, develops and manufactures flexible and ...
Canadian agribusiness Richardson International has acquired European Oat Millers for an undisclosed price to expand its oat milling business. European Oat Millers, based in Bedford, England, is considered to be the second largest oat ...
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Sun Chemical, along with acpo, will exhibit expanded offering at this year’s Labelexpo event in Belgium to promote smart and cost-efficient solutions for narrow web, flexible packaging converting. The event will take place from 25 ...
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US-based paperboard packaging firm Zumbiel Digital has installed Kodak Prosper 6000S simplex color inkjet web press for use in packaging applications. Based in Hebron of Kentucky, Zumbiel offers a range of packaging solutions to the ...
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Digital print engines manufacturer Industrial Inkjet UK (IIJ) has established a US based subsidiary. The new corporation will do business as Industrial Inkjet USA and will be situated in Golden, Colorado. For several years, IIJ has ...
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Specialty biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films manufacturer Treofan is investing around $45m in a new orientation line at its Americas facility in Zacapu, Mexico. The five-layer and 10.4m orientation line will help to enhance the ...
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German industrial packaging firm Mauser Group is investing $10m in a new packaging facility in Geismar, Louisiana, US. Mauser USA will operate the 40,000ft² packaging and logistics facility, close to the company’s major clients ...
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PPG has opened a $49m paint and coatings manufacturing facility and commercial operation in the Lipetsk region of Russia. The site will provide about 200 total positions and produce about 25 million liters (6.6 million gallons) of ...