Singapore-based Jardine Cycle and Carriage (JC&C) has agreed to acquire 5.53% stake in Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk) for $616.6m through its subsidiary Platinum Victory. The stake has been purchased via an auction ...
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Bobst, a Switzerland based supplier of equipment and services to packaging and label manufacturers, has introduced new automatic packer for corrugated packaging. The Speedpack corrugated-box packer is designed to gently pick up boxes, ...
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GPA Global, an EQT Mid Market company, has agreed to acquire MW Luxury Packaging, a provider of packaging solutions to the spirits, beverage and health & beauty industry. MW Luxury Packaging is engaged in providing concept design, ...
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Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG) has reported revenue of €2.12bn for the third quarter of 2017, representing a growth of 4% compared to the same period last year. For the full year that ended 30 September 2017, the company reported revenue ...
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Constantia Flexibles has completed the €1.15bn ($1.3bn) divestiture of its labels division to Ohio-based printing company Multi-Color Corporation following the receipt of regulatory authorities. As part of the deal, Constantia ...
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Skyworks Solutions Inc of Woburn, MA, USA (which manufactures analog and mixed-signal semiconductors) has introduced a new family of highly integrated wireless networking solutions for mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystems. The ...
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Italian flexible packaging firm Corapack has used Futamura Chemicals’ renewable and compostable cellulose films to develop compostable barrier lidding for trays. NatureFlex cellulose film is a lidding material, which serves as an ...
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San Francisco Bay Coffee has introduced the ‘No Waste’ OneCup single-serve coffee pods at Costco stores across the US. “The ‘No Waste’ OneCup is a huge step toward potentially reducing the environmental ...
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Spain-based Comexi, a machine supplier in the flexible packaging industry, expects a 20% increase in its revenue in comparison with 2015 having expanded its footprint and grown sales in CIS and Russia markets. The machine supplier claims ...
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UK-based corrugated packaging company Cepac has completed redevelopment of its Doncaster facility to increase both capacity and capability of its decorative packaging and display operation. The redevelopment project was carried out with ...
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Littlejohn & Co has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Strategic Materials, Inc., a leading environmental services company and the largest glass recycler in North America, from Willis Stein & Partners and Vision Capital. Financial ...
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Polymer giant Covestro is leading a consortium of 14 partners to study how plastics can be produced from flue gas from the steel industry in an efficient and sustainable manner. The investigation anchored by the materials manufacturer ...
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The Ferrero Group has agreed to acquire Illinois-based non-chocolate confectioner Ferrara Candy from private equity firm L Catterton for an undisclosed price to expand its US business. The transaction made by an affiliated company of ...
Siegwerk, a provider of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, has expanded its digital ink footprint by opening a new production facility for inkjet inks in France. The firm has expanded its technical center in Annemasse, ...
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Siegwerk, a manufacturer of printing inks and solutions for packaging and labels, has agreed to acquire Netherland-based Van Son Liquids, a manufacturer of water-based flexo and gravure printing inks. Under the terms of the deal, Van Son ...
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