Solegear Bioplastic Technologies has secured an initial truckload order for bioplastic rollstock from a worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of custom thermoformed plastic packaging in the retail, industrial and food industries. ...
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Google’s self-driving subsidiary Waymo is retiring its prototype autonomous vehicle, dubbed Firefly. The Firefly vehicle, which has no wheel and pedals, was developed as a platform to experiment and learn, but not for mass ...
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Chip maker Qualcomm is banking that the future of Bluetooth speakers will be a smart one. The company has announced that it’s going to launch a new chip platform dedicated to smart, voice-controlled multi-room speakers. This is big ...
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Porsche has unveiled the new 2018 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series Coupe, which it claims is the most powerful 911 Turbo S ever. In addition to an increase of 27 horsepower, the 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series distinguishes itself from other 911 ...
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Apple is putting a stop to app developers from endlessly spamming their users with review requests. We’ve all been there; you download an app, use it regularly, and find yourself frequently prompted to write an App Store review. ...
Seaboard Folding Box, a portfolio company of private equity firm Charter Oak Equity, has acquired paperboard specialist Imperial Packaging for an undisclosed price. Based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Imperial Packaging manufactures folding ...
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Functional labels and labeling solutions developer Schreiner Group is moving into a new production facility in Dorfen near Erding, Germany. The company said that over the course of next year, it will move into the facility, complete ...
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The Valspar has expanded production capacity of its automotive refinish coatings products at US-based manufacturing facilities. Recent technology and equipment upgrades at locations in Garland, Texas and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania have ...
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Distinct Packaging, which launched its online digital printed custom packaging site and tool, DistinctPackaging.com, will be at the National Stationery Show at the Javits Center, New York City. Distinct Packaging greatly simplifies ...
Loews has completed the acquisition of US rigid plastic packaging manufacturer Consolidated Container Company (CCC) from Bain Capital Private Equity for about $1.2bn. Based in Atlanta of Georgia, CCC provides packaging solutions to the ...
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Pro Mach has acquired Italy-based labeling solutions provider P.E. Labellers for an undisclosed sum. Based in Porto Mantovano of Northern Italy, P.E. Labellers is engaged in the development and manufacturing of high-speed rotary and ...
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Hippo Premium Packaging, a cannabis-focused custom packaging and branding agency, announced a strategic partnership with Randall Huft, one of the industry's leading marketing and public relations professionals. Hippo is known for its ...
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It's finally happened – the Google Assistant arrives on the Apple iPhone today. Among the initial announcements at Google I/O 2017, the Mountain View-based company confirmed recent rumours. The Assistant, which arrives as a ...
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Berlin Packaging, a supplier of plastic, glass, and metal containers and closures, has announced that it received a record number of gold medals at the NACD (National Association of Container Distributors) 2017 Packaging Awards. Four of ...
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German labeling machines manufacturer Rotocontrol has merged with US-based EMT International. EMT is a manufacturer of custom and standardized finishing equipment and accessories for narrow and wider -web digital and conventional print. ...
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