Key Technology, a manufacturer of automation systems, has unveiled a specialized Iso-Flo vibratory conveyor, which can be integrated with a metal detector to check bulk foods on processing and packaging distribution lines. The enhanced ...
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J.M. Smucker’s proposed $285m purchase of Conagra Brands’ Wesson cooking oil brand has hit a roadblock with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) accusing the deal will reduce competition in the country for canola and vegetable ...
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Mercedes Benz-maker Daimler has broken ground at its new factory to produce the next generation S-Class and electric vehicles at its Sindelfingen plant in Germany. Mercedes-Benz Cars presents its "Factory 56", the world's most modern car ...
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DS Smith Plastics has received two Plastics Recycling Europe 2018 nominations across five categories for: ‘Best Recycled Plastic Packaging Product’ and ‘Best Building & Construction Product made from recycled plastics.' ...
AMRI, a global contract research, development and manufacturing organization working with the life sciences industry, is expanding leading container closure integrity testing (CCIT) services into the European Union. The company will build ...
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Custom Printed Products, a manufacturer of label and flexible packaging, has purchased a Mark Andy Digital One label press, to add digital capability to its business. The entry-level Digital One label press is designed for short and micro ...
Sweden-based Duni has purchased a 75% stake in Kindtoo, trading as Biopac UK, from entrepreneurs Mark Brigden and Eric Graham for an undisclosed sum. Established in 2002, Biopac UK provides sustainable disposable packaging solutions for ...
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International Paper has reported full-year 2017 net earnings of $2.1bn ($5.13 per diluted share) compared with net earnings of $904m ($2.18 per diluted share) for full-year 2016. In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company reported net ...
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Gosport Borough Council and paper cup manufacturer Huhtamaki have initiated a recycling initiative for paper coffee cups in Gosport, UK. Environment Minister, Thérèse Coffey, has today launched a new recycling initiative for ...
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Nestlé has agreed to sell its US confectionery business, made up of more than 20 brands, to Italian confectionery giant Ferrero for $2.8bn. The confectionery business of Nestle in the US makes up about 3% of US Nestle Group sales. ...
UK-based labels provider Royston Labels has launched a new glass labelling service, which enables glassware to be embellished with sophisticated raised emblems. With Label’Glass, standard, off-the-shelf glassware can be changed so ...
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Mahindra Automotive North America (MANA) has inaugurated a new North American headquarters and manufacturing facility, the first such new OEM facility in Southeast Michigan in over 25 years. The expansion is part of a $230 million ...
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Consumer packaging firm Crown has agreed to acquire Signode Industrial Group Holdings (Bermuda) from Carlyle Group for $3.91bn. The transaction is expected to add strong franchise business to Crown's existing metal packaging business. ...
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Screen Americas has been a part of the Digital Packaging Summit as a major sponsor and presenter of its inkjet label technology featuring the new Truepress Jet L350UV+ label printer and its sibling, the L350UV+ LM machine. The 3rd annual ...
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Philips Lighting says that it has now delivered 1 billion LED lamps and luminaires as part of its commitment to the ‘Global Lighting Challenge’, the Clean Energy Ministerial campaign to deploy 10 billion high-efficiency light ...