In the first nine months of 2016, KBA-Sheetfed achieved a 17.5% increase in revenue to €443.8m, accompanied by strong segment earnings of €17.3m. Following a good third quarter, the Koenig & Bauer Group (KBA) came substantially ...
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India’s flexible packaging materials company Uflex has introduced a new pouch designed for liquids like ghee or clarified butter for longer shelf life. The Profile Pouch with sonically sealed spout features three ply structure ...
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Functional coatings and color solutions provider Ferro has acquired electronic packaging materials producer Electro-Science Laboratories (ESL). The deal included the payment of $75m excluding customary adjustments and fees for the ...
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Refresco Group has published third quarter 2016 results. It has reported increased volumes and net profit in Q3 2016. Q3 2016 highlights: Total volume increased 8.0% to 1,803.8 million liters.Co-Packing volumes grew by 61.1% to 486.3 ...
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Rothamsted Research has submitted an application on 3 November 2016 to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for permission to carry out GM field trials. The trials will be conducted on the Rothamsted Farm in 2017 and ...
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TRESU’s F10 iCon Ink Supply System automates circulation of ink, viscosity control and cleaning of chamber doctor blade systems in central impression (CI) and inline flexo printing machines, thereby reducing material waste and ...
Apple CEO Tim Cook has urged staff to ‘move forward together’ following the election of Donald Trump, a man who attempted to spark an Apple boycott (while tweeting from an iPhone, early in the campaign). In an email to ...
Detroit-based auto-parts maker American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) has agreed to acquire Metaldyne Performance Group (MPG) in a transaction worth about $3.3bn. MPG provides lightweight components for use in powertrain and suspension ...
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Ball Corporation reported, on a US GAAP basis, breakeven net earnings attributable to the corporation and earnings per diluted share for the third quarter 2016 on sales of $2.8bn, compared to $45m of net earnings attributable to the ...
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Donaldson Company has introduced new LifeTec technology for food and beverage process filtration. The filters are engineered for higher flow rates, greater strength, and longer life than comparable products, with a variety of media ...
DSM introduces a new range of freeze-dried cultures for set yogurt formats at Gulfood Manufacturing. The new Delvo® cultures allow for more texture and flavor variations in set yogurts and result in reduced levels of liquid whey over ...
SpartanNash has agreed to acquire certain assets of Indianapolis based Caito Foods Service and its Blue Ribbon Transport (BRT) logistic operations for approximately $217.5m. Additionally, SpartanNash will bear certain transaction costs ...
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International Flavors & Fragrances announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Fragrance Resources. Founded in 1987, Fragrance Resources is a privately-held, family-owned fragrance company. For almost 30 years, it has ...
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Linx Printing Technologies has unveiled new Linx 10 continuous ink jet (CIJ) printer at Pack Expo 2016 in the US. The event is being held from 6 to 9 November in Illinois. LInx 10 is a compact and portable entry-level CIJ printer ...
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The TOMRA 5A, a machine for the potato processing business, supports processors by combining a straightforward and brand-new graphical user interface with stable sorting performance, while increasing the level of food safety and quality ...