Belgium-based packaging printer and converter Vitra has invested in Bobst equipment as part of its investment program. The family-owned company has purchased two Bobst 20SIX CI flexo printing presses and a Bobst CL850 laminating machine. ...
Tags: packaging printer, Bobst Equipment
Norwegian ice cream manufacturer Diplom-Is has given a new look to the packaging of its sandwich products using the digital printing expertise of Flextrus’ Mediaköket. Based in Sweden, Flextrus manufactures flexible extruded ...
Tags: Flextrus Nordic, ice cream
UK-based i2r Packaging Solutions is set to exhibit its packaging products at the Farm Shop & Deli Show, which will be held from 24 to 26 April. The company produces a range of tulip muffin wraps and greaseproof paper sheets, which will be ...
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UK's not-for-profit company The On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) has modified its guidance for plastic pots, tubs and trays and aluminium foil to indicate that the materials are now widely recycled by councils at the kerbside. Used across a ...
Tags: Foils, Plastic Trays
Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury has designed a new set of lids for Bute Island Foods’ new range of dairy free cheese. Clondalkin produces different types of lids for the for the dairy, food and beverage sectors. The firm ...
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Hygiena International wraps up its series of weekly articles that discuss monitoring microbiological contamination on surfaces. This week's fourth and final piece provides insight into the topic of 'Measuring swab performance'. There are ...
Tags: Hygiena International, Measuring swab performance, swab and rinse
Tekni-Plex has completed acquisition of Sancap Liner Technology, a manufacturer of cap and closure sealing materials to the global market. Sancap is a producer of heat-seal, pressure-sensitive and gasket-sealing liners for ...
Tekni-Plex has agreed to acquire Sancap Liner Technology, a manufacturer of cap and closure sealing materials to the global market, for undisclosed amount. Sancap is a producer of heat-seal, pressure-sensitive and gasket-sealing liners ...
KM Packaging Services has created new lidding film options for aged and healthcare markets. The European packaging specialist has launched a strong, impact-resistant lidding film named KPeel WF1N, which is 29 or 43 microns thick and ...
PCI Films Consulting has recently released World BOPP Film Market Trends to 2019. This report looks at a wide range of topics, including installation of new capacities, new entrants, changes in demand growth drivers and more! Based on field ...
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Two baby and toddler food companies: Beech-Nut is 123 years old, Rafferty’s Garden is 7. Both lead with peak nutrition claims. Beech-Nut makes glass packaging part of this. Rafferty’s Garden uses flexible pouches. Let’s ...
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Ireland-based Antrim Borough Council, part of the arc21 waste management group, has announced the launch of new glass recycling policy. As part of the recycling process, the 100% recyclable metal caps and lids on glass bottles and jars ...
Sidel claims the aseptic and environmentally-friendly technology removes the need for any bottle rinsing, and has enabled lightweighting of the company's 1.5 litre bottles, with material savings of 20%. The aseptic PET Combi achieved 95% ...
The European Aluminium Foil Association's Alufoil Trophy 2014 is a showcase of brilliant products that use alufoil packaging and aluminium closures. Winning one puts a company on the top tier. Amcor won two. The panel awarded 12 ...
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The European aluminum foil market was stable but largely flat in 2013, with output edging up from 2012 levels, according to figures released by the European Aluminium Foil Association. "The outlook for 2014 is viewed optimistically, with ...