Finland-based Huhtamäki has received statement of objections from the European Commission (EC) regarding alleged anticompetitive behavior in the markets of plastic trays, which are used for retail packaging of food materials, such as ...
Tags: statement of objections, packaging, markets of plastic trays
The Chinese government's latest move to combat tax evasion by imposing a consumption tax on MTBE and aromatics is likely to raise gasoline blending costs and make imports of finished gasoline relatively more cost-effective, industry sources ...
Tags: Tax on MTBE, Gasoline, aromatics
Pro Mach Inc. has acquired KLEENLine Corp., a leading provider of sanitary production solutions including conveyors, material handling equipment, vision systems, robotics, automation controls and systems engineering services. KLEENLine, ...
Tags: Pro Mach Inc., acquired, KLEENLine Corp, sanitary production, conveyors
Germany-based fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) has announced plans to set up a greenfield facility for manufacturing flexible packaging material and haircare productsfor manufacturing flexible packaging material and haircare products. ...
Tags: Henkel, Packaging Material, flexible packaging material
US-based bioscience social enterprise Green Dot has developed a bioplastic which is a better alternative to the petroleum based elastomeric packaging materials, which will be showcased on 28-31 October at Pack Expo 2012 in Chicago. Green ...
Tags: Compostable Elastomeric Bioplastic, Packaging Applications, bio-resins
This wide-width message tape features high-color graphics and sophisticated gravure print to enhance a product's overall appearance as part of the pack design, and boost on-shelf presence. The tapes can be applied on their own or integrated ...
Tags: packaging, message tape, high-color graphics, sophisticated gravure print
North American rigid containers supplier BWAY has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ropak Packaging from the Linpac Group in a deal valued at about $265m. BWAY president and chief executive officer Kenneth Roessler said ...
Tags: container, BWAY, acquisition, acquire, Ropak Packaging, stock purchase
Global packaging company MeadWestvaco (MWV) has announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Ruby Macons, an Indian producer of corrugated packaging materials. Ruby Macons becomes a central component of MWV's ...
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Phoenix Industries, a plastics products maker in Sri Lanka has laid the foundation stone for a new LKR350m ($3m) plant in Horana, which will supply the packaging needs of the fast moving consumer goods company Unilever's Sri Lanka unit. ...
DuPont Packaging&Industrial Polymers has added a pilot-scale,nine-layer blown film line at its application development laboratory in Wilmington,Delaware,US. The new addition expands the company's ability to assist packaging clients in ...
Tags: blown film, packaging, cost effectively
CHEP,a provider of managed pallet pooling solutions,has announced a new contract for shipping platform solutions with Del Monte Fresh Produce,a leading marketer and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables in the US. Del ...
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The United States Association of Importers of Textiles & Apparel (USA-ITA) and the American Import Shippers Association (AISA) announces the 24th Annual Textile & Apparel Importer Trade & Transportation Conference on Wednesday, November 14, ...
Tags: trade conference, textiles, apparel, textiles importer, apparel importer
International supplier of recycled packaging for consumer goods DS Smith Recycling has announced investment in a new shared service center at Caerphilly Business Park in the UK to centralize its IT, HR and finance operations. According to ...
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German fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) company Henkel will unveil its new Eticol labeling adhesives, which serve as a solution for flexible bottle labeling and are said to contribute to enhanced sustainability and budget security for ...
Asian Development Bank's (ADB) Trade Finance Program (TFP) provides guarantees and loans to partner banks to support trade in its developing member countries. This year alone, TFP will support more than $4 billion in trade. While TFP ...
Tags: Trade Finance Program, trade transactions, textile sector