Graphic consumer packaging and corrugated packaging specialist Menasha Packaging has installed a new large-format flatbed die cutter and litho labeler/laminator in a bid to increase production efficiency and capacity in Canada. The ...
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Chinese steel pipe manufacturer, Jiangsu Yulong Group, on Wednesday held a groundbreaking ceremony for a large-scale factory in Nigeria's Lagos Lekki Free Trade Zone. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by government officials, ...
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Atlantic metallurgical coal buyers and miners Friday were positive on the reported $81/mt hard coking coal benchmark, with new spot US offers looking to match or exceed this reference. Some buyers were bracing for a settlement closer to ...
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Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts, a subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), has acquired 80% stake in peanut shelling and storage facility in Jan Kempdorp, South Africa. The company has been operating the unit on lease basis since May. ...
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"LED lighting solutions save power and therefore reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and they're not only environmentally-friendly but also economic. In most situations, costs for upgrading to LED lighting are paid back rapidly due to lower ...
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Jindal Films Europe is planning to increase metallizing and extrusion capabilities at its Brindisi site in Italy, as part of its broad reinvestment strategy. Work under the proposed expansion includes installation of a 10.5m biaxially ...
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A report from Envision New Zealand revealed that grants from government to boost beverage container recycling have failed to reduce packaging waste in New Zealand. The InCENTive to Recycle report is calling for the reintroduction of a ...
Nestle Zimbabwe has commissioned a milk powder plant following its $8m renovation in order to increase production capacity. The refurbishment has enhanced the plant's capacity from 900kg to 1,600kg for creamer and from 900kg to 1,500kg ...
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Premier Li Keqiang has pledged "firmer resolve and greater efforts" to tackle the long-standing problem of industrial overcapacity as "old growth drivers" such as manufacturing and investment continue to struggle. China is experiencing a ...
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Nestle has recommenced production of Maggi Noodles at all of its facilities in India, in an effort to make up for the lost time that cost the company Rs 4.5bn ($67.4m) when it was banned for five months due to excessive presence of lead in ...
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LyondellBasell, one of the world's largest plastics, chemical and refining companies, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the polypropylene (PP) compounding assets of Zylog Plastalloys (Zylog) of ...
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Emami Paper Mills is reportedly planning to invest roughly Rs10bn ($149.3m) to increase paper board making capacity at its facility at Balasore in the Indian state of Odisha. The Balasore facility, which was set up at a cost of around ...
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Indorama Ventures has made its foray into Indian polyethylene terephthalate (PET) market with the acquisition of Micro Polypet (MicroPet) for an undisclosed amount. The company's wholly-owned subsidiary Indorama Ventures Global ...
A Chinese company is planning to build China's first cruise ship, tapping booming tourist demand in the country. Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co Ltd said on Wednesday that it will build the ship with technical support from Italian ...
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Wood pulp and paper maker Sappi has completed the sale of its Cape Kraft Mill in Cape Town, South Africa to the Golden Era Group. The move comes on the heels of Enstra Mill's sale earlier this month. The sale of Cape Kraft Mill and ...
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