French polypropylene (PP) producer Polychim has launched a new thermoforming PP, HA31XTF for packaging converters. The grade is aimed at clear PP and opaque thermoformed applications such as food packaging. Drawing on the advantages of ...
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India has raised the import duty on a range of major polymers, namely polypropylene, polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride, from 5% to 7.5% effective Thursday, a source from Reliance Industries said. "This is a logical move because it gives ...
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Melitta USA has introduced UpShot Solution equipment at its coffee roasting facility in Cherry Hill, New Jersey to produce its own Melitta Cafe de Europa Gourmet Single Cup Coffee. The company will also provide manufacturing options such ...
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RPC Barrier Containers has developed new ambient tubs for French foodservice company Soulié Restauration’s range of ready meals. RPC Bebo Plastik thermoformed the 600ml oval tubs in multilayer polypropylene (PP), while the ...
Germany-based twisting and embroidery machinery supplier Oerlikon Saurer — a segment of Oerlikon Textile GmbH & Co. KG, Germany — recently hosted an open house at its showroom in Suzhou, China, to present the new Allma TC2 ...
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Injection mold packaging provider Superfos and metallized paper provider AR Metallizing (ARM) have created packaging for dairy producer Arla Foods’ Danish made product Lurpak Spreadables. Using ARM metallized label paper, Superfos ...
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Indian flexible packaging films producer Jindal Poly Films has announced the acquisition of the Global biaxially-oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films business of the US-based ExxonMobil Chemical for about $235m. With the latest ...
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US-based Anchor Packaging has launched a new 38oz. container to its Mega-Meal product line, which is suitable for packing appetizers, finger-foods, desserts, cut fruit, and other hot or cold products. According to the company, the new ...
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Sun Sugar Farms has announced the marketing alliance of its Cresbi Crates grocery shopping systems with Bunch Bags Reusable Produce Bags of Belleair Bluffs, Florida, US. Cresbi crates, which have the capacity to hold up to six plastic ...
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Hi-line Industries Ltd has introduced a one-stop-shop service for the supply of alternative filter elements that are exact replacements for original equipment fitments. Hi-line Industries adds that filter elements are consumable wear ...
General Mills released on April 30 its 2013 Global Responsibility Report, which outlines the company's progress and commitments in the areas of health, environment, sourcing, workplace and community engagement. "Through our products, we ...
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The Toyota Me.We concept has been unveiled in Paris, revealing a minimalist compact vehicle capable of being a small city car, an off-roader, a ute and a convertible. Powered by four electric motors – one in each wheel, like the ...
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Energy efficient membranes, silicone-coated textile fibres, a new master batch for tintable polypropylene or technologies for integrating systems into apparel – these are just some of the inventions of the ten winners of the ...
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Sumitomo (SHI) Demag, the Brazilian subsidiary of the German-Japanese machine builder, is all set to introduce a fully electric SE 280 HSZ with 2,800 kN clamping force for packaging applications. The injection molding machine will produce ...
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Temperature-controlled packaging solutions manufacturer Intelsius has introduced the new BioCarrier, which has been designed specifically for local courier routes and multiple site sample collections. BioCarrier cases have been designed ...
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