Biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films manufacturer Treofan has invested in Bobst metallizer, as part of its efforts to modernize its manufacturing operations. The company installed Bobst K5000 3650 mm wide metallizer to replace ...
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Flexible packaging firm Uflex has unveiled new aseptic filling machine, Asepto Smart 78, at this year’s PackEx India event. The event has been conducted from 21 to 23 August in New Delhi. The new advanced filling machine has a ...
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Technology giant IBM has collaborated with food giants across the globe over a blockchain solution in an effort to reduce food borne illness and get rid of food contamination. The consortium includes food companies Dole, Driscoll’s, ...
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Paper and packaging firm Smurfit Kappa has acquired Russia-based corrugated packaging company, Soyuz, for an undisclosed sum. Based in Moscow, Soyuz manufactures corrugated packaging products for a range of sectors. It has around 300 ...
German automaker, BMW Group has showcased a new concept Z4 at Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach in California, US. The BMW Group is using the Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach to present its exciting new take on a BMW ...
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Food packing firm Hilton Food Group has signed a long term supply agreement with Tesco Central Europe to produce fresh food. This development supports Hilton’s strategy of providing key retail partners globally with a diversified ...
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Austria-based plastic packaging firm Greiner Packaging has acquired the remaining 49% stake in Turkish joint venture (JV). Greiner acquired 51% majority stake in Teknik Plastik and Teknik IML in 2015, which were merged to form Teknik ...
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Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) has agreed to purchase all assets of Sacramento Container and acquire 100% membership interests of Northern Sheets and Central California Sheets for $265m. As per the agreement, PCA will take over ...
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Flexible packaging firm ProAmpac, part of the Pritzker Group Private Capital portfolio of companies, has completed the acquisition of Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Orlando from Holland’s Clondalkin Group. The companies did not ...
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Spirits giant Diageo has completed its acquisition of George Clooney’s Casamigos Tequila brand, strengthening its position in the super-premium category. Under the deal, which was signed on 21 June 2017, Diageo initially paid $700m ...
Ardagh Group is set to introduce new two-stage thermochromic solution, Reveal Impact, for aluminium cans. The new solution includes combined temperature-sensitive inks, which display the same color when cooled down. Reveal Impact uses ...
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US-based meat-processing company Smithfield Foods has acquired Kansas City Sausage for an undisclosed price to grow its packaged meats business and boost its supply chain. Kansas City Sausage is a pre-rigor sausage producer and processor ...
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Sun Chemical has collaborated with Sappi North America to create a unique companion piece for its award winning “Innovative Solutions” book for brand owners and converters. The companion piece features 10 printed sample pages ...
Berlin Packaging, a supplier of plastic, glass, and metal containers and closures, has appointed Kenneth Edwards as the executive vice president of supply chain. Bringing more than 30 years' experience in procurement and manufacturing ...
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US-based packaging and bottling line systems manufacturer Krones is investing in a new training and technology center in southeastern Wisconsin, US. The 40,000ft² facility, which will serve the company’s customers and ...
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