US-based custom blow-molder Apex Plastics has purchased a new Aoki 250LL-50S injection blow molding machine to boost its blow-molded plastic products manufacturing capabilities. The Aoki’s versatile injection blow-molding machine is ...
Infiniti will showcase its QX50 crossover and QX80 SUV at the upcoming 2018 Houston Auto Show to be held between January 24 and 28. The 2019 QX50 debuted at the Los Angeles International Auto Show features the first production-ready ...
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UK-based carton printer Beatus Cartons has invested in two Koenig & Bauer (KBA)-Iberica Optima 106 die-cutting machines to boost its business. The purchase is a part of an investment program that includes pre-press, printing and ...
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European packaging firm DS Smith has opened a new specialty packaging plant in Kielce, Poland. The new 5,000m² facility has been developed to produce advanced corrugated cardboard packaging for the automotive industry. DS ...
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Plastics Recyclers Europe has introduced an updated version of Design for Recycling Guidelines. The amended guidelines differentiate between the coloured and non-coloured polyolefin packaging. In addition, the guidelines will soon be ...
The Hershey Company has agreed to acquire Amplify Snack Brands for about $1.6bn to boost its position in the snacking aisle and expand its portfolio of savory snacking brands. The transaction amount also includes around $600m of net debt ...
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Berlin Packaging, the full-service supplier of glass, plastic, and metal containers and closures, has opened a 430,000ft2 office and distribution center in Fairfield. An impactful addition to the company's strong California presence, with ...
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UK-based Skymark Packaging invested in a Universal X6 laser perforation slitter rewinder to boost its flexible packaging production. The new laser perforation slitter rewinder from Universal Converting Equipment will allow Skymark to ...
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Saudi Arabia-based chemicals firm Sabic has added PP- Ultra Melt Strength (UMS) resin to its global foam portfolio. The new generation of melt strength polypropylenes, Sabic PP-UMS has a melt strength of more than 65cN with improved ...
The 405nm laser diode market was $904.46m in 2016, and will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% to $1857.29m in 2025, forecasts a new report from Research N Reports. By product type, the market is segmented into: ...
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Poland-based label converting company Tom Druk has invested in a Bobst M5X in-line UV LED flexo press to boost its operations. Bobst sold the M5X inline UV LED flexo press featuring 10 colors to Tom Druk at Labelexpo Europe 2017. Fully ...
UK-based Environmental Services Association (ESA) has recommended the HM Treasury to work with Defra to increase recycling in the country. ESA is a trade association that represents the resource and waste management industry in the UK. ...
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Held annually at Sands Expo in Las Vegas, the U.S., AAPEX (Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo) has ended another successful year and unveiled future trends of the continuously growing auto aftermarket and car servicing industries through ...
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Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury, a manufacturer of pre-cut lid and shrink sleeve packaging solutions, has developed a new lidding solution for Kerrygold's Winter Edition yogurt range in Germany. The firm developed 50 micron polyester ...
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New Zealand-based Fonterra has announced its plan to further expand its Waitoa UHT site to meet the growing demand for its products. The site currently has production capacity of more than 80,000 cartons of UHT milk and cream every hour. ...