Volkswagen has agreed to recall an additional 83,000 vehicles and pay $250m to partially settle claims related to its emissions cheating scandal. The company signed an agreement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on behalf of the ...
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All Printing Resources (APR) has purchased and installed Bobst M5 digital flexo press at its Glendale Heights, Illinois technical center in the US. Featuring easy drop-in Bobst Ready technology, the eight-color BOBST ‘unlimited ...
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Rockwell Automation OEM partner AFA Systems has developed a new HD-CMA continuous motion autoload cartoner for potato chip producers. HD-CMA machine holds capacity to run 320 products per minute, cartoning one bag of chips per carton. ...
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Finland-based pulp and paper manufacturer Stora Enso has divested its 100% stake in packaging machine producer Formeca to Amitec for undisclosed amount. Formeca, Stora Enso’s Finnish subsidiary, is engaged in providing high-quality ...
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Fortis Solutions Group, a provider of printing, packaging, and labeling solutions, has acquired US-based Action Packaging Systems to strengthen its business. Action Packaging Systems is engaged in providing pressure sensitive prime, ...
German conglomerate BASF opened a new technical application laboratory for its nutrition and health business in Singapore to bolster its research and development footprint in the region. Located at Singapore Polytechnic and named as ...
Tags: functional foods, beverages
US-based R-V Industries (RVII) has acquired Genesis Packaging Technologies for an undisclosed sum. Based in Exton of Pennsylvania, Genesis specializes in the science and technology of pharmaceutical vial processing and residual seal force ...
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Swiss dairy company Emmi has agreed to acquire US based goat’s milk processor Jackson-Mitchell for an undisclosed sum to expand its international goat’s milk network. Jackson-Mitchell does its goat milk products business under ...
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CTI Industries, a manufacturer and marketer of foil balloons, vacuum sealing systems, latex balloons, printed and laminated films, and home organization products, will purchase two new foil balloon converting machines. The machines are on ...
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CROWN Asia Pacific, a division of Crown Holdings, has won three awards at the recent Asia CanTech 2016 awards, including the event’s top prize. The Supreme Award and Decorative Award were given to Crown for the 355ml sleek style can ...
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Amplify Snack Brands announced it has strengthened the Company’s executive leadership team by appointing Mike DeGrace as senior vice president of sales for North American region. Mr. DeGrace joins Amplify with over 30 years of ...
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Argus Cyber Security has unveiled a new integrated solution to improve security capabilities of connected vehicles. The solution features Argus Connectivity Protection suite and the highly-integrated Qualcomm Snapdragon 820A processor, a ...
Tech giant Microsoft has unveiled a new connected vehicle platform to help automakers transform cars. The platform was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Microsoft has entered into a strategic alliance with ...
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North American printing and label converting company, WS Packaging has invested in second Mark Andy Digital Series hybrid solution to boost production. Configured to meet the company’s prime label production requirements, the new ...
Canadian label and packaging maker CCL Industries has signed an agreement to acquire Innovia Group, a UK-based manufacturer of specialty co-extruded, bi-axially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films for C$1.13bn ($842m). Innovia Group, a ...
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