Co-founder of Kids Industries Gary Pope talks the transition of TV advertising to digital. 65 years ago, the first TV ad for toys aired in the US: 45 seconds of advertising history that led to the sale of 100m Mr and Mrs Potato Heads. ...
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Spectra Packaging has created new packs for BetterYou’s magnesium oil spray products using its Tubular design. The 100ml packs, made with high-density polyethylenein (HDPE), were adapted and tooled to accept tamper evident spray ...
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The toy firm has confirmed launches across the US, with a UK release date expected to follow. International toy firm Spin Master has confirmed new additions to its Hatchimals and Spin Master lines for release across the US, with UK ...
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Consolidated Label has added an HP Indigo 8000 digital press to its production line-up to keep up with increased demand for digitally printed custom labels. This latest addition will enable the company to expand production capacity, ...
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Midland Regional Printers will install Easymatrix to increase its die-cutting capacity at its Nottingham facility in the UK. The die-cutter is a 7,700 sph machine which can handle stocks of 90 to 2,000gsm (and corrugated up to 4mm ...
US corrugated packaging firm Westrock has reported net sales of $3.69bn for third quarter ended 30 June 2017, compared to $3.59bn for the same period last year. Net incone was $328.1m in the quarter, compared to $92.3m in the year-ago ...
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Green packaging and tissue products manufacturer Cascades is investing $80m to build a new containerboard packaging facility in Piscataway, New Jersey, US. The new center, which is due to start operations in 2018, will produce corrugated ...
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Bridgelux Inc of Fremont, CA, USA (a vertically integrated manufacturer of solid-state light sources for lighting applications) has filed a counter claim against Taiwan-based Everlight Electronics Co Ltd in the US District Court for the ...
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III-V optoelectronic foundry Compound Semiconductor Technologies Global Ltd (CST Global, a subsidiary of Sweden-based Sivers IMA Holding AB) of Hamilton International Technology Park, Blantyre, near Glasgow, Scotland, UK says that its ...
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Mexican dairy company Grupo Lala is nearing an agreement to acquire Brazil-based dairy and food firm Vigor Alimentos. Grupo Lala completed the negotiation process to complete the purchase of Vigor Alimentos, including its shareholding in ...
Ampacet, a manufacturer of additive masterbatches for flexible packaging and rigid packaging, has opened a new masterbatch production facility in Dandenong, Australia, to extend its footprint in the region. The new facility manufactures ...
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Harper Corporation has completed its annual technical meetings at their corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, US. These meetings are part of Harper's strategic plan to support their customers with dedicated technical ...
US-based industrial distributor of paper and print solutions Mac Papers has acquired Florida Graphic Supply for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will allow Mac Papers to distribute Roland equipment to its Southeastern markets. It ...
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Metro has agreed to purchase a majority interest in MissFresh, a Montreal company which produces ready-to-cook meals. Ever-responsive to industry trends, METRO is thereby positioning itself in a growing market: the online sale of ...
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US based pulp and paper company Georgia-Pacific (GP) has acquired PAX Corrugated Products to expand its corrugated packaging business for an undisclosed sum. With a workforce of over 100 staff in Lebanon, Ohio, PAX operates a corrugated ...