Protective packaging materials manufacturer Pregis has agreed to acquire Free-Flow Packaging International (FP International) for an undisclosed sum. Pregis expects to take ownership in the coming weeks pending regulatory approval. FP ...
The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) is evaluating the packaging standards for commodities like flour and rice. Consumers will be inspired to only purchase products, which meet the packaging and labeling criteria. BSJ standards ...
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Project Beacon, which has the potential to recycle all plastics in Scotland and beyond, has secured £3m funding. Project Beacon, at Binn Farm in Perthshire, is lighting the way to a circular world of complete plastics recycling ...
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Protective packaging materials provider Pregis has acquired US-based Rex Performance Products (RPP), to strengthen its foam manufacturing capability. Established in 2011, RPP provides laminated foam technology and employs 85 people at its ...
Evonik has agreed to acquire 3M’s high-concentrates additive compounding business for an undisclosed sum. Evonik will include the acquired operations in its interface and performance business line, which produces and markets ...
For third-quarter 2017, Riber S.A. of Bezons, France, which manufactures molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) systems as well as evaporation sources and effusion cells, has reported revenue of €2.8m, up 145% on €1.1m a year ago. Revenue ...
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PaperWorks Industries, a US-based paperboard packaging supplier, has invested in a new sheet-fed lithographic press for installation at its facility in Greensboro, North Carolina, to enhance its folding carton printing capabilities. The ...
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Siegwerk, a provider of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, has expanded its digital ink footprint by opening a new production facility for inkjet inks in France. The firm has expanded its technical center in Annemasse, ...
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Riber S.A. of Bezons, France, which manufactures molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) systems as well as evaporation sources and effusion cells, has confirmed revenue of €12.5m for first-half 2017, up 80% on €7m in first-half 2016 (and ...
Packaging solutions provider Coveris has invested in two Hosokawa Alpine coextrusion lines to expand its business in food and consumer sectors across the UK. Coveris signed an agreement with KPMG, the administrators of Gelpack Excelsior, ...
US-based firm 3M has introduced new long-term wear and acrylic-based adhesive solution for the medical device industry. The company has launched 4076 extended wear medical tape, which is an advanced adhesive solution for medical device ...
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Atlantic Packaging is inaugurating a new $10m packaging solution center in Charlotte, North Carolina, US. The solution centre, which will be opened next month, features advanced research, testing, and shipping certification for the first ...
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Protective packaging materials provider Pregis has acquired US-based Sharp Packaging Systems for an undisclosed sum. Based in Sussex of Wisconsin, Sharp is engaged in the designing and manufacturing of flexible bagging systems for the ...
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US-based PPG has opened a nearly $3m expansion for packaging coatings manufacturing at its Oak Creek facility in Wisconsin. As part of the expansion project, the firm added a new 3,300ft² facility to produce food-can coatings to help ...
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Rodenbach Brewery has unveiled plans to develop new packaging for its beer range. The company will invest $3m to upgrade its brewery infrastructure in Roeselare, Belgium. The investment will also be used to expand it brands and markets. ...