Packaging firm Sealed Air has launched new protective packaging solution, Bubble Wrap IB, to help companies meet rising e-commerce demand. In particular, the firm announced the worldwide commercially availability of the 'unpoppable' ...
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US-based Victory Packaging is set to open a new warehouse and distribution center in Chicago in April to expand its packaging-related operations in the region. The new 275,000ft2 facility will be located in Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, ...
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IFCO, the global provider of reusable packaging solutions, announced that its new Wood Grain Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) have entered the produce supply chain. The first of an anticipated 30 million Wood Grain Reusable Plastic ...
Contract packaging specialist South Atlantic Packaging Corporation has acquired Prostar Packaging for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition forms a part of the company's strategy to become a $50m enterprise by focusing on acquisitions ...
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The European Commission has cleared commodities trading group Trafigura's minority holding in Belgium-based zinc and lead producer Nyrstar. In November, Trafigura told the EC its minority 20.02% stake in Nyrstar -- held through its ...
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A screen shot of Rakuten online store. [Photo: global.rakuten.com] Rakuten, Japan's e-commerce market leader, and JD.com, China's leading direct online sales company, on Wednesday announced the signing of an agreement to establish a ...
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Trinseo, the global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex and rubber, will feature its biocompatibility-tested resins at COMPAMED 2015 in Dusseldorf, Germany at Hall 8B, Stand 8B L39 from November 16 -19. In particular, ...
Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today reported consolidated financial results for its third quarter, ending 27 September 2015. Sonoco president and CEO Jack Sanders said: "We are encouraged by the ...
GE announced Current, powered by GE, a first-of-its kind energy company that integrates GE’s LED, Solar, Energy Storage and Electric Vehicle businesses with its industrial strength Predix platform to identify and deliver the most cost ...
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MGS Machine introduces the Pulse, a new high-speed friction feeder, at Pack Expo Las Vegas. Featuring five patent-pending design innovations, the Pulse eases maintenance with fast and easy removal of wear parts. With no tools required, ...
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Panama Jack has expanded its licensing agreement with Gulf Coast Panama Jack Inc to include fishing apparel; body boards; beach chairs, umbrellas and cabanas; beach towels and blankets; neoprene coasters and volleyballs. Gulf Coast, which ...
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Nordstrom, Inc. reported net sales reached $3.6 billion in the fiscal second quarter ended August 1, up 9.2 percent compared with a year earlier, thanks to acquisitions, the addition of 33 new retail locations and a 4.9 percent increase in ...
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US-based Outlook Group has procured an EF Press with APC (Automated Print Control) from printing and converting machines firm MPS Systems North America (MPS) for label production and flexible packaging printing. Claiming to offer a device ...
US-based protective packaging firm Pregis has opened a new manufacturing unit in Chihuahua, Mexico, to cater to automotive, consumer electronics, agriculture and aerospace sectors. The new facility will produce Astro-Foam polyethylene ...
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JDA Software has unveiled a new version, 9.0 of supply chain management solution. By enabling a seamless supply chain that spans the end-to-end customer journey ranging from suppliers to end consumers, the release supports profitable ...
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