Packaging company in the US Bemis is set to close its two twin cities plants in the US, one in St Louis Park and the other one in Minneapolis by 2012 end. The plants which manufacture flexible packaging for food under the Curwood brand ...
German packaging company Multivac has commenced operations in Pakistan, owing to the increase in overall food and beverage trade in Pakistan to $6bn during 2011. Multivac Middle East managing director Amir Sotoudeh said the company moves ...
Scottish converter CV Labels has announced the installation of a Nilpeter FB-2500 UV flexo press at its plant in Irvine, south-west Scotland. Configured with six UV flexo units, plus hot-air dryers, die-cutting module, laminating unit and ...
Tags: Irvine Plant, pressure-sensitive labels, installation of a Nilpeter
Scotland-based Henry Schein Animal Health, a veterinary products and services wholesaler, has chosen woolcool packaging material for temperature-sensitive vaccines for cold chain logistics benefits. The woolcool material is touted as a ...
Tags: Wool Packaging, woolcool packaging material, cold chain logistics
Merit Medical Systems,a manufacturer of disposable medical devices for use in endoscopy and cardiology,has entered into a stock purchase agreement to buy Thomas Medical Products for$167m in cash. Thomas Medical,GE Healthcare's US ...
Medical packaging products supplier Multivac has launched a thermoforming packaging machine for medical devices. Featuring a precision feeding system, optimized lifting units, and cleanroom-compliant construction and materials, the R 145 ...
Tags: Medical packaging products, medical devices, packaging machine
Biomet, a distributor of musculoskeletal medical products, has entered into an agreement to distribute Bonesupport's proprietary Cerament|Bone void Filler product line, designed for orthopedics, trauma and foot and ankle indications. ...
Tags: musculoskeletal medical products, Bonesupport Void Filler Products
Demand for packaging machinery in China is forecast to rise 7.5% per annum to ¥40 billion in 2016. Advances will be led by growth in manufacturing output, as consumption of Chinese goods grows both internationally and domestically. The ...
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The U.S. plastics industry is continuing its long climb out of the depths of the great recession, with an expansion in 2011 expected to be followed by more growth in 2012, but looming threats and unanswered questions have created a market ...
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Precision Spine, a provider of spine products, has acquired Spinal USA and Precision Medical for approximately $72m. As part of the acquisition, Precision Spine intends to expand presence built by Spinal USA and Precision Medical. The ...
The Thick Film Division of Heraeus Precious Metals,a precious metals and technology company,has announced several new color versions for its IP9038A acid-resistant overglaze.The 520°C-firing overglaze minimizes resistance shift on ...
Tags: Heraeus, acid resistant overglaze, IP9038A, Germany
Wastewater treatment technology provider Headworks BIO has signed an option agreement with The Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) that provides Headworks BIO with the right to negotiate an exclusive license for TAMUS's patent pending ...
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ConvaTec, a developer of medical technologies, has purchased Trio Healthcare International. Under the acquisition, Trio Healthcare products will be added to the ConvaTec's ostomy care portfolio. Trio Healthcare products include Niltac ...
U. S. Firm Extrusion Dies Industries LLC is opening a much larger facility in China this year, as part of a longer-term investment to develop stronger capabilities for Asia-focused product development and manufacturing. EDI, based in ...
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One of the most common methods of film manufacture is Blown Film (also referred to as the Tubular Film) Extrusion. The process involves extrusion of a plastic through a circular die, followed by "bubble-like" expansion. The principal ...