ExxonMobil said that it will make a final investment decision later this year on a potential polypropylene production expansion along the US Gulf Coast. The company started detailed engineering work on a potential US Gulf Coast project to ...
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Flexible packaging solutions provider Scholle IPN has introduced what it claims to be the world’s first pre-made, sterilized spouted pouch system for aseptically-processed products. The CleanPouch Aseptic System features a new ...
Packaging Options Direct (POD), a division of global packaging solutions leader TricorBraun, has experienced a significant rise in website traffic and increased sales since the addition of 360-degree spin product images to its website. ...
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UK-based Kite Packaging has introduced new range of cardboard recycling shredders, which serve as an alternative to void fill products. The new shredding machines will help businesses to turn their waste cardboard into useful packaging ...
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Pairwise Plants has closed a $25m Series A funding round co-led by Deerfield Management and Monsanto Growth Ventures (MGV), the venture capital arm of Monsanto to accelerate crop innovation. Pairwise is an agricultural company focused on ...
InkJet has partnered with NiceLabel to offer advanced labeling solutions that deliver ample “print productivity” benefits and improve return on investment for end users. NiceLabel is a global provider of label and marking ...
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Mercedes-Benz Cars is investing more than €100m in a battery factory in Thailand. With a strategic decision Mercedes-Benz Cars is enhancing the manufacturing footprint in South-East Asia addressing growing demand for electric ...
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RPC Zeller Plastik Zell has unveiled a new 19mm tube closure for cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. The company said it is the first standard push-on flip-top hinge tube closure (HTC) of such a small size. Part of the Supersoft ...
Aptar has launched a Sustainable Materials Task Force that addresses customer, consumer and regulatory expectations for sustainable product offerings. Sustainability is a key driver in the market today. Sustainability efforts are now ...
The Flexible Packaging Association presented ProAmpac two gold and two silver annual achievement awards for packages showcasing innovation and advances in packaging. The awards were announced last night at the FPA Welcome Dinner & ...
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UPM Raflatac has joined Ellen MacArthur's Circular Economy 100 programme, as part of its efforts to achieve its sustainability goals. As the world's most sustainable labeling company and as part of UPM, the Biofore Company, UPM Raflatac ...
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Automakers Mazda and Toyota have established a new joint venture company to oversee the construction of a $1.6bn auto manufacturing plant in Alabama, US. The new JV firm, dubbed Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A. (MTMUS), will shortly ...
US yogurt manufacturer Chobani has announced names of the companies that will take part in its Spring 2018 class for the Chobani Incubator. The third and largest Chobani Incubator class to date, with nine food startups, is comprised of ...
Ulma Packaging is planning to showcase its fill and seal technology at the upcoming Foodex 2018 exhibition. The leading packaging machinery specialist’s imposing stand (S271) at the NEC on April 16-18 has plenty of visitor appeal, ...
Aston Martin has unveiled Lagonda Vision Concept, the first luxury brand exclusively driven by zero emission powertrain technologies. Production is planned to start in 2021. Lagonda aims to be the world’s first zero emission ...