Paper and packaging products supplier Sappi North America has invested $5.94m to upgrade Paper Machine 12 (PM12) at Cloquet mill in Minnesota, US. The investment was used to replace the headbox on PM12. It has added an advanced and ...
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German automotive parts supplier Continental has agreed to acquire Israeli start-up Argus Cyber Security for an undisclosed amount. Post the acquisition, Argus Cyber Security will be part of Continental’s subsidiary Elektrobit (EB). ...
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Beatson Clark, a UK glass packaging manufacturer, said it will showcase its products and services at the new Craft Beer Italy conference and exhibition in Milan. The packaging company will particularly showcase its embossing techniques ...
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Lamb Weston has completed a $200m expansion project at an existing potato facility in Richland, Washington (WA) to increase its processing capacity for manufacturing frozen French fries. The Richland facility, which was built in 1972, was ...
Konica Minolta has introduced new AccurioLabel 190 full-digital toner press for the customers in Europe. The new press has been developed in collaboration with Danish firm Grafisk Maskinfabrik (GM) to replace bizhub PRESS C71cf that was ...
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PAC Machinery said that it has exceeded its goals for introducing new packaging equipment at the Pack Expo / PHARMA EXPO exhibit and symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. Described as the year's most comprehensive packaging event, PACK EXPO ...
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BASF has agreed to divest its paper coating dispersions business in Pischelsdorf of Austria to Synthomer for around €30m. Synthomer Austria will acquire BASF production site in Pischelsdorf, which produces styrene butadiene rubber ...
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Sustainable packaging solutions provider Ball has announced plans to stop the production of food cans at its packaging facility in Arkansas, US. The company intends to cease food can production at its tinplate food and aerosol packaging ...
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German luxury automaker Daimler, through its brand Mercedes Benz is investing $1bn in Alabama, US plant to produce electric vehicles. The company plans to produce EQ-branded SUV models at MBUSI (Mercedes-Benz U.S. International), its ...
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ITT Enidine will demonstrate a range of custom motion control solutions for the packaging industry at Pack Expo to be held in Las Vegas from September 25 to 27, 2017. The Enidine’s products have been designed for demanding packaging ...
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Crown Asia Pacific has developed a new generation of lightweight SuperEnd beverage end to provide beverage manufacturers with a novel sustainable option. Compared to conventional 202 diameter (52mm) ends, Crown's Interchangeable SuperEnd ...
Plastic packaging manufacturer Greiner Packaging has designed new ayran cup for dairy products producer Bayerische Milchindustrie (BMI). The new plastic cup, which is the reminiscent of the copper cups, features metal-hammertone look and ...
Packaging products supplier Crown Holdings has unveiled plans to construct a new beverage can plant in Spain. The new facility will be developed in the Valencia region for the manufacturing of aluminum beverage cans. Crown has selected ...
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The global light-emitting diode (LED) market is increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 18% during 2017-2021, rising from $18.51bn in 2016 to $24.67bn in 2012, forecasts market research firm Technavio. In ...
Flexible packaging firm ProAmpac has acquired US-based PolyFirst Packaging for an undisclosed sum. Based in Wisconsin, PolyFirst Packaging is engaged in the production of printed/customized roll stock and various types of plastic pouches ...