Samsung Electronics has agreed to acquire US auto parts manufacturer Harman International Industries for about $8bn, in a bid to accelerate growth in automotive and connected technologies. The deal will give Samsung a significant presence ...
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Engel Austria is set to exhibit new production concepts for the manufacture of composite parts at Composites Europe 2016. The event will take place from 29 November to 1 December in Düsseldorf, Germany. The machine manufacturer ...
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Research from security firm Kryptowire shows software installed on some cheap Android phones has been secretly sending user data – including full text messages – to a Chinese server. The software, which also collects location ...
Packaging products manufacturer Starlinger has unveiled new 3D ad*starKON HX conversion line at K 2016 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Developed for block bottom valve sacks, the production line includes coated polypropylene tape fabric ...
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Polaris Industries has completed the acquisition of TransAmerican Auto Parts (TAP), a manufacturer, distributor and retailer of off-road jeep and truck after market accessories for $665m. Polaris expects the TAP acquisition to contribute ...
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Agave Dream is recalling all vanilla, chocolate, cappuccino, chocolate chip and lavender ice creams packaged in pint sized containers, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is ...
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Thoro Packaging, a premier folding carton manufacturer, is offering customers more colorful and vibrant folding carton packaging by having perfected Extended Color Gamut technology and processes. With Extended Color Gamut (ECG), Thoro is ...
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In the first nine months of 2016, KBA-Sheetfed achieved a 17.5% increase in revenue to €443.8m, accompanied by strong segment earnings of €17.3m. Following a good third quarter, the Koenig & Bauer Group (KBA) came substantially ...
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TNA has launched the VFFS packaging system with fully integrated labeler and inserter, making it the only manufacturer in the world that offers a completely integrated turnkey packaging system. Available as part of tna’s flagship ...
Machinery manufacturer and supplier Diecut UK has installed its manual diecutting machine, the Goldline 1900, at SMP Group. It SMP's second investment in a Goldline manual die-cutter to further increase its safety and productivity. SMP ...
Cadbury owner Mondelez International has made changes to the weight and shape of its Toblerone chocolate bar amid rising production costs. Known for its distinctive triangular peaks, the Toblerone chocolate has been partly flattened. The ...
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Electric car-maker Tesla Motors has agreed to acquire German company Grohmann Engineering. Accelerating a sustainable energy future is only possible with high-volume factories. They allow us to manufacture high-quality products with ...
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Paper packaging manufacturer Linpac, in collaboration with print partner Parkside Flexibles, has developed a variety of designs for its Rfresh Evolve rigid Vacuum Skin Packaging (VSP) trays to enhance shelf appeal. Manufactured from up to ...
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Australian packaging company Amcor has acquired China-based Hebei Qite Packing for around RMB185m ($28m). The acquisition will allow Amcor to expand its flexible packaging operations in the Northern China region. Hebei Qite, which ...
Pro Mach, a provider of integrated packaging and processing products and solutions for food, beverage, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, and other diverse companies, will field the largest collection of packaging machines at Pack Expo 2016. ...
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