Growth in worldwide demand for packaging machinery is expected to climb at a 4.6% annual pace through 2017 to $41.8 billion, according to a new study by The Freedonia Group. The study analyzes the currently $33.4 billion world packaging ...
Klockner Pentaplast, a global packaging, printing, and specialty solutions provider, is set to invest €45.6m, as part of its production capacity expansion plans for 2013-2014. The company will expand its facilities in Cotia, Brazil; ...
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Growth in worldwide demand for packaging machinery is expected to climb at a 4.6 percent annual pace through 2017 to $41.8 billion. An improved business climate-which will be reflected in expanding fixed investment spending, manufacturing ...
Tags: Packaging, Printing, Packaging Machinery
MeadWestvaco (MWV), a global packaging and packaging technology firm, has unveiled its smaller, more discreet medication adherence package, known as Shellpak Renew with Optilock technology. Designed to fulfill patient and pharmacist ...
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Global packaging company MeadWestvaco (MWV) has introduced a new discreet medication adherence package, Shellpak Renew with Optilock technology. Designed to address the needs of patient and pharmacist by enabling patient portability and ...
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Post-press finishing equipment manufacturer Muller Martini will introduce a variety of flexible packaging solutions for printers at the Converting and Package Printing Expo (CPP) taking place from 8 to 12 September 2013 in Chicago. The ...
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In a statement published today (1 August), the global packaging giant said the time was right to split its Australasia and Packaging Distribution (AAPD) business from Amcor's other operations. Amcor said the demerger of AAPD into a ...
Global packaging company Sonoco has summarized sustainability progress in its latest 2012-2013 corporate responsibility report. Sonoco president and CEO Jack Sanders said the company is developing a new $75m biomass cogeneration system at ...
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Brenton, a leading manufacturer of end of line packaging equipment, celebrates its 25th anniversary in the packaging industry this year. Founded in 1987, Brenton started as a regional custom manufacturer with the intent to focus on cable ...
Global packaging solutions provider Serac has developed a new blow molding-filling-capping line which is specifically designed for dairy bottles production below 12,000 bottles per hour. According to the company, the new solution opens ...
Global packaging company Sonoco has announced its intention to enter into consultation with the workforce regarding the closure of the Carrickmacross packaging plant in County Monaghan, Ireland, in November 2013. The plant, which ...
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UBM Canon Packaging Group announced the winners of the inaugural Visionary Awards the evening of June 19. The gala event, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, was held in conjunction with the AmeriStar Package Awards and EastPack ...
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Global packaging machinery production value stood at around US$48 billion in 2012, following robust growth of 10 percent that year. Over 2006-2012, production growth averaged 7percent annually in spite of more than a 5 percent year-on-year ...
US-based Illinois Tool Works Group’s subsidiary ITW has announced its consent to acquire German packaging company The Meurer Group. Competition authorities are yet to approve the deal. The German company, which will retain its ...
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US-based AriZona Beverages has collaborated with basketball player Shaquille O'Neal to launch new natural cream soda line SODA SHAQ in single-serve 23.5oz can from Rexam. According to the global packaging company Rexam, the new can ...
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