Global biscuit, chocolate and confectionery firm Pladis signed a preferred supplier agreement with Bosch Packaging Technology at Interpack 2017. Bosch will now serve as one of Pladis’ global preferred suppliers of process and ...
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WestRock has agreed to acquire five corrugated converting facilities from U.S. Corrugated for about $192m. The deal includes facilities located in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana. The facilities are used to offer a suite of products ...
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Amcor has received a gold award in the Technological Advancement and Responsible Packaging categories for its Vento coffee packaging, silver for the 20-ounce Vitaminwater bottle in the Responsible Packaging category and in partnership with ...
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Loews has completed the acquisition of US rigid plastic packaging manufacturer Consolidated Container Company (CCC) from Bain Capital Private Equity for about $1.2bn. Based in Atlanta of Georgia, CCC provides packaging solutions to the ...
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PAC Machinery is set to exhibit a range of flexible packaging solutions at the EastPack event in the US. The event will take place from 13 to 15 June in the New York City. PAC Machinery will showcase packaging solutions from its ...
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Poyry has secured a detail engineering services contract to upgrade Smurfit Kappa's paper machine 1 in the Netherlands. The scope of the contract includes mechanical engineering, process engineering, electrical, instrumentation and ...
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Diamond Packaging has been granted a Gold Recognition Level based on its participation in the EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) assessment in April 2017. The result places Diamond in the top 4% of suppliers evaluated by ...
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Rigid plastics manufacturer One Fifty One’s (One51) has agreed to to acquire US-based firm Macro Plastics for around $150m. Based in Fairfield of California, Macro Plastics is engaged in the manufacturing of rigid plastic bulk bins, ...
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Inland has secured AWA Sleeve Label award for the year 2017. The winners were awarded at the AWA International Sleeve Label Conference and Exhibition in Miami. The Nestle Boost Chocolate Sensation Shrink Sleeve Label was awarded in the ...
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Adcraft Labels is pleased to announce its Harmony Beautiful Day Coconut Wax Tart Card is a Sliver Award winner at the Flexographic Technical Association's (FTA) 2017 Excellence in Flexography Awards. The awards program recognizes the ...
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RPC Promens Consumer Kutenholz has designed new packaging for Schwartauer Werke’s Fruttissima fruit spreads. The new blow moulded polypropylene jar features a black lid and reduced neck, while includes the same volume and fill ...
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Temperature-controlled packaging solutions provider Pelican BioThermal has launched a new solution for controlled room temperature distribution challenges at Temperature Controlled Logistics in Biopharmaceuticals USA. Part of the ...
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Smurfit Kappa and Vitop have introduced a new handle for use on a range of of cardboard boxes. The Vitop handle is claimed to be made from 100% recyclable polyethylene. Smurfit Kappa said the handle is soft and smooth. It has been ...
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Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS) International has reported a net income of $10.8m, or $0.14 diluted earnings per share, for the third quarter ended 31 March 2017, compared to $3.8m, or $0.05 diluted earnings per share, for the same period ...
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Kulicke & Soffa Industries is set to showcase its new packaging solutions at the SMT Hybrid Packaging trade show in Germany. The event will take place from 16 to 18 May in Nuremberg. Kulicke & Soffa will showcase its products such as ...
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