Plastic packaging solutions provider Alpla has agreed to acquire South Africa-based Boxmore Packaging for an undisclosed sum. Based in Samrand of Johannesburg, Boxmore manufactures PET pre-forms, PET bottles and closures for the customers ...
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Tesco unveiled an array of exclusive products at their Christmas in July showcase as own-brand Carousel expands into new categories. Tesco is significantly expanding its Carousel own-brand range of toys, listing them among its predicted ...
Mercedes-Benz has started the production of the new S-Class at its plant in Sindelfingen, Germany. For the official start-up of the luxury saloon in the Mercedes-Benz plant Sindelfingen, an S 560 4MATIC (fuel consumption, ...
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A new range of children's toys has been developed that are designed to interact with Netflix programming in real-time. Toy firm Hijinx has teamed up with sound tech company Chirp to build a series of interactive toys based on the ...
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EyeC said it will showcase its fastest inspection technology for labels and flexible packaging at the upcoming Labelexpo Europe 2017, to be held in September at Brussels, Belgium. The new inspection system, EyeC ProofRunner Label, can ...
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Expera Specialty Solutions has expanded its food packaging and processing paper portfolio with the introduction of new Prepera food processing papers. The new processing papers will keep individual food slices neatly separate and wrapped, ...
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International Paper has agreed to settle the Kleen Products antitrust class action lawsuit, which was filed in 2010 against it and seven other containerboard producers. The lawsuit is pending in the US District Court for the Northern ...
Stephens & George has invested in saddle stitching and perfect binding systems, in a bid to expand its operations. As the installation of our second Bolero B9 gathers pace, we reflect on the reasons behind our investment within our ...
The event is due to be held in September this year in Brussels, Belgium. SPGPrints’ rotary screen printing workflow for labels is claimed to be centred around its nickel RootMesh and re-usable RotoPlate screen programmes. The ...
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US-based paperboard packaging firm Zumbiel Digital has installed Kodak Prosper 6000S simplex color inkjet web press for use in packaging applications. Based in Hebron of Kentucky, Zumbiel offers a range of packaging solutions to the ...
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After its Topled became the first surface-mountable LED more than 25 years ago, Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH of Regensburg, Germany has now launched the latest generation, the Topled E1608, with a package smaller than its predecessor ...
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Packaging and coatings solutions manufacturer Coveris has developed a new multi-layer film for British consumer co-operative, the Co-op. The Co-op recently announced that it plans to have 80% of its own-brand packaging recyclable by 2020. ...
Epson America has achieved record sales of the SurePress L-4033AW and L-6034VW digital label presses for the fiscal year ending 30 April. Epson America and its global affiliates continued its record-breaking momentum with over 250 ...
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Tesco Mobile has announced that it will scrap EU roaming charges for mobile customers across the UK. Starting tomorrow, Tesco Mobile customers will no longer have to pay extra to use their pre-assigned minutes, texts and data abroad in 48 ...
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Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 has been used in all manner of flagship devices this year, including the pre-eminent Galaxy S8 in some territories. Based on the latest 10nm process, the chip is a top-of-the-range offering, but Qualcomm is ...