Packaging and bottling systems manufacturer Krones has acquired US-based firm Javlyn to expand its process integration capabilities. Based in Rochester of New York state, Javlyn, produces automated processing systems for the food, ...
Rotoflex has expanded its presence in Canada, through shifting its manufacturings operations to the facility near Toronto. Following the 2016 move of Rotoflex’s Canadian regional office to a larger, new 18,000 square ft. showroom ...
In booth 1H2-01 at the CommunicAsia 2017 event in Singapore (23-25 May), Advantech Wireless Inc of Montreal, Canada (which manufactures satellite, RF equipment and microwave broadband communications systems) has launched the SSPB-3010Ka ...
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Campbell Soup has invested $10m in Chef'd, the US online meal-kit business, to expand its e-commerce capabilities. The investment which is part of a Series B funding round makes the New Jersey-based canned soup producer the largest ...
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Global biscuit, chocolate and confectionery firm Pladis signed a preferred supplier agreement with Bosch Packaging Technology at Interpack 2017. Bosch will now serve as one of Pladis’ global preferred suppliers of process and ...
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WestRock has agreed to acquire five corrugated converting facilities from U.S. Corrugated for about $192m. The deal includes facilities located in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana. The facilities are used to offer a suite of products ...
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Aptar Food + Beverage and GualapackGroup have partnered to introduce a premade no-spill spouted pouch solution for the European beverage market. The companies signed an agreement to introduce the product and technological solution. ...
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Solegear Bioplastic Technologies and Braskem are showcasing the first product of their partnership to produce and distribute a series of household recycling containers using Braskem's I'm green Polyethylene under Solegear's good natured ...
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Skyworks Solutions Inc of Woburn, MA, USA (which manufactures analog and mixed-signal semiconductors) has launched the SKY66113-11, its newest 2.4GHz fully integrated RF front-end module (FEM) supporting Bluetooth Low Energy/Bluetooth ...
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The messaging robot allows kids to keep in contact with loved ones without the need for video chat software. Empath Interactive has announced the launch of the Elfkins Communications robot, the new smart toy that enables safe, screen-free ...
Swedish label converter LariTryck has invested in Mark Andy’s new flexo press and Digital Series inkjet hybrid press platform to enhance its production capacity. LariTryck had already installed three Mark Andy Performance Series P7 ...
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Discount retailer Lidl UK has selected IFCO's nesting trays for meat, poultry, and packaged seafood shipments. Under the five-year deal, IFCO will supply the trays 16 million trays in the first year. The company will increase the number ...
Amcor has received a gold award in the Technological Advancement and Responsible Packaging categories for its Vento coffee packaging, silver for the 20-ounce Vitaminwater bottle in the Responsible Packaging category and in partnership with ...
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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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Baron Chocolatier has signed a long term strategic agreement with JOH for the sale of its complete Baron portfolio. JOH will have exclusive broker representation for the entire Baron line of premium products. Their geographical coverage ...