Loews has completed the acquisition of US rigid plastic packaging manufacturer Consolidated Container Company (CCC) from Bain Capital Private Equity for about $1.2bn. Based in Atlanta of Georgia, CCC provides packaging solutions to the ...
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Japan’s ROHM Semiconductor has developed 1200V 400A/600A-rated full-silicon carbide (SiC) power modules [BSM400D12P3G002/BSM600D12P3G001] - available in June (for samples and OEM quantities) - optimized for inverters and converters in ...
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Rigid plastics manufacturer One Fifty One’s (One51) has agreed to to acquire US-based firm Macro Plastics for around $150m. Based in Fairfield of California, Macro Plastics is engaged in the manufacturing of rigid plastic bulk bins, ...
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Pro Mach has acquired Italy-based labeling solutions provider P.E. Labellers for an undisclosed sum. Based in Porto Mantovano of Northern Italy, P.E. Labellers is engaged in the development and manufacturing of high-speed rotary and ...
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RPC Promens Consumer Kutenholz has designed new packaging for Schwartauer Werke’s Fruttissima fruit spreads. The new blow moulded polypropylene jar features a black lid and reduced neck, while includes the same volume and fill ...
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Alph Group accelerates its European growth with the recruitment of Media, TV and Licensing expert. Alpha Group has announced the new appointment of Antoine Erligmann as VP of media, TV and licensing, continuing its international expansion ...
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General Motors (GM) said it will phase out its Chevrolet brand in India and South Africa by the end of this year. The move is part of key restructuring actions in the company's GM International operations to strengthen global business ...
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LED maker Lumileds of San Jose, CA, USA says that, at the IEEE Honors Ceremony in San Francisco on 25 May during the IEEE Vision, Innovations, and Challenges (IEEE VIC) Summit, George Craford (the Lumileds Solid State Lighting Fellow) will ...
Amber Beverage has acquired a minority stake in UK alcohol distributor Cellar Trends. Amber Beverage Group confirmed that the investment is of a strategic nature and that management and operational control of Cellar Trends will remain ...
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Smurfit Kappa and Vitop have introduced a new handle for use on a range of of cardboard boxes. The Vitop handle is claimed to be made from 100% recyclable polyethylene. Smurfit Kappa said the handle is soft and smooth. It has been ...
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As early as 2013, SHACMN had exported 18,000 heavy trucks, nearly half of which was delivered to the five countries in Middle Asia and Russia. Now, SHACMAN not only set up a whole vehicle plant with an annual production of 50,000 units in ...
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Kulicke & Soffa Industries is set to showcase its new packaging solutions at the SMT Hybrid Packaging trade show in Germany. The event will take place from 16 to 18 May in Nuremberg. Kulicke & Soffa will showcase its products such as ...
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When the Galaxy Note 7 came with the minor caveat of spontaneously exploding on the spot, it looked likely that Samsung would cast the handset into the smartphone graveyard of epic failures. But alas, we recently learned that Samsung was ...
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Constellium has opened a new plant in White, Georgia, which will produce advanced aluminium automotive structural components and crash management systems. The 135,000 sq. ft. facility is strategically located to supply automakers in the ...
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Samsung is releasing another smartphone running its homegrown Tizen operating system. The Android market leader and Galaxy S8 titan has announced the Samsung Z4, the fourth such phone for emerging markets. The budget handset is designed ...
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