UK retailer Target has announced five new sustainable packaging goals to help deliver products that are better for the environment. The retailer is planning to eliminate the use of polystyrene, as it is difficult to recycling for guests ...
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A report from Smithers Pira expects global bioplastics for packaging industry to be worth $7.2bn, at an average rate of 17% per year between 2017 and 2022. According to the report - The Future of Bioplastics for Packaging to 2022, ...
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Tekni-Plex is set to exhibit its flexible packaging materials for pharmaceutical applications at this year’s Interpack event in Germany. The event will take place from 4 to 10 May in Dusseldorf. At the event, Tekni-Plex companies ...
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Self-adhesive label materials producer UPM Raflatac has two new lightweight solutions for wash-off logistics labeling applications. The new materials include Thermalite Top+ PEFC and Thermalite Eco+ PEFC. They can be paired with the RP45 ...
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With LED lighting popularity rapidly climbing worldwide, the Taiwan International Lighting Show (TILS) continues to be held in conjunction with LED Taiwan at the same venue this year, serving as a one-stop sourcing platform for buyers ...
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German rigid industrial packaging firm Mauser Group has introduced new skINliner barrier technology for intermediate bulk container (IBC) and rigid plastic packaging applications. Mauser skINliner is said to aggregate the advanced barrier ...
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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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KarTent and Smurfit Kappa have been recognised for their innovation in product design at the internationally-renowned Red Dot Awards for a pioneering cardboard tent. Selected over entries from more than 40 countries, the eco-friendly ...
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Self-adhesive label materials manufacturer UPM Raflatac has collaborated with wine industry leaders on sustainability at Vinitaly 2017 wine exhibition. The company partnered with Italian wine producer Cielo e Terra and natural cork ...
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Hubergroup, USA has acquired Alden & Ott Printing Inks Company for an undisclosed sum. The company intends to hold the all employees and management team of the acquired business to support the business, specifically in the Midwest and ...
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The hustle and bustle of Hong Kong makes this city alive, and the same energy and excitement is clearly felt at the Hong Kong Lighting Fair 2017. Here are some of the highlights and booming trends that LEDinside observed. LED Filament ...
Carbonics Inc of Marina Del Rey, CA, USA has launched its ZEBRA carbon-on-silicon technology for radio frequency (RF) components and devices in wireless, communications, defense and aerospace markets. Carbonics was spun out from ...
Bay Cities, a direct designer and manufacturer of packaging and point-of-purchase displays, announced their installation of the high-speed Zünd D3 Cutter. This state-of-the-art, large format cutter delivers precision cutting ...
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Specialty chemicals maker Clariant is offering improved formulations of Cesa-extend masterbatches for restoring key material properties to recycled condensation polymers such as PET, PLA, and polycarbonate for high-value packaging ...
Sherpa Clinical Packaging has commenced the construction of a new facility adjacent to its 38,000 ft2 headquarters building in San Diego, in a bid to provide better services for the customers. The new 24,000 ft2 facility is being ...