RPC Bebo UK has introduced a selection of new packs in both polypropylene (PP) and PET, which can be used for several products. The company has launched 60mm diameter PP pot in different sizes, including 45ml, 60ml and 75ml. The new pots ...
The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) has announced that STIHL Inc. and Goodwill Industries International are the winners of the 2017 Excellence in Reusable Packaging award. Two award categories were established in 2017: one to ...
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US-based B&G Foods is extending its line of Green Giant frozen veggie swap-ins with new Green Giant Veggie Spirals. The pasta alternatives initially will be available in zucchini, carrots and butternut squash varieties. They are ...
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Containerboard and corrugated packaging products company Atlantic Packaging Products has entered into a strategic partnership with York Container Company. Stephen Tansey, President and representative of YCC's shareholders, commented "York ...
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) has agreed to purchase all assets of Sacramento Container and acquire 100% membership interests of Northern Sheets and Central California Sheets for $265m. As per the agreement, PCA will take over ...
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Amelco Industries has maximized the number of mattress innerspring units in its roll packs using a speciality kraft paper produced by Sweden-based Mondi Dyns. The result of using the spring pack paper, dubbed Advantage MF SpringPack Plus, ...
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German printing press manufacturer Koenig & Bauer has reported a 2.7% decline in its revenue to €538.9m for the first half of this year, compared to €553.9m for the same period last year. The company's EBIT stood at €16.3m ...
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Sealed Air is implementing a price increase on all products in its North American Product Care division. The increases will be effective September 1, 2017. The price adjustments are the result of escalation in resin costs of over 7% since ...
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WestRock has purchased Australian paperboard-packaging manufacturer Hannapack for A$75m ($59m) to expand its consumer packaging portfolio. Hannapack, which was established by Charles Hanna in 1967, provides folding cartons to a range of ...
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Scientist at the Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have produced a batch of single-cell protein using electricity and carbon dioxide. Protein produced in this way can be further ...
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Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has reported sales of $1.6bn for the second quarter of this year, compared to $1.4bn for the same period last year. The company reported a net income of $143m for the period, compared to $115.9m in ...
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Orbis, a manufacturer of reusable packaging and supply chain optimization expert, is launching GitterPak – an all-plastic, collapsible bulk container that can hold up to 900 kg – for the European market. Aimed at replacing ...
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Anchor Packaging has once again earned “High Hygiene” certification from NSF International for the BRC Global Standard for Packaging. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is the leading safety and quality certification program ...
Berlin Packaging has launched a newly-designed website for Freund Container & Supply, a division focused on convenience quantities of packaging and industrial supplies. Built to provide an unparalleled user experience,FreundContainer.com ...
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Revere Packaging has acquired custom trays and container manufacturer Plastic Package for an undisclosed sum. The combined business will be headquartered in Shelbyville in the state of Kentucky. It will meet the current and future food ...
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