Smart Planet Technologies has launched the reCUP Recycling Initiative to address global paper cup recycling problem. The Recycling Initiative has been launched with support from Southern California based recycling partners, Allan Company, ...
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Finland-based packaging solutions provider Huhtamaki has agreed to acquire India-based Ajanta Packaging to expand its operations in the region. Huhtamaki is paying €13m to acquire the manufacturer of pressure sensitive (PS) labels. ...
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Luxembourg-based printing and packaging firm Flint Group has acquired Italy-based Eston Chimica for an undisclosed sum. Based in Padova, Eston Chimica produces and markets water-based inks for flexo and gravure applications to printers in ...
UPM Paper ENA has announced plans to permanently close paper machine 5 at UPM Blandin in Minnesota, US in a bid to reduce graphic paper capacity. The closure plan comes as the firm seeks to reduce its the annual coated paper production ...
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Mondi Extrusion Coatings has developed an environmental friendly paper bag solution to be run on Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) machines. SKOG for Food saves up to 70 percent plastic while retaining all the required barrier properties. SKOG for ...
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Lecta will exhibit three of its innovations in specialty paper labels for the beverage and liquid food sector at the Drinktec trade fair to be held in Munich, Germany, from September 11 to 15, 2017. The product lines to be on display ...
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US-based paperboard packaging firm Zumbiel Digital has installed Kodak Prosper 6000S simplex color inkjet web press for use in packaging applications. Based in Hebron of Kentucky, Zumbiel offers a range of packaging solutions to the ...
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Feldmuehle is set to exhibit new solid bleached sulphate (SBS) board at this year’s CosmeticBusiness trade fair in Germany. The event will take place between 21 and 22 June in Munich. Feldmuehle has developed the new matt and ...
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RR Donnelley has invested in two Xeikon 9800 presses as part of its efforts to improve operational efficiency. The first press will be installed in the Netherlands. The Xeikon 9800 press has been developed to enhance document production ...
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Cascades Sonoco, a joint venture of recycled fibre packaging company Cascades and Sonoco, is planning to invest approximately $16m at its facility in Birmingham, Alabama, US to support development of new product line. The investment at ...
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Linx Printing Technologies has selected packaging equipment supplier Multicheck as its distributor for Denmark. The deal allows Linx to expand its operations in the Scandinavian region. Multicheck will distribute the company's range of ...
UK based coding and marking solutions provider, Linx Printing Technologies has extended its Linx CSL product range with the launch of two new laser coders. The new laser coders, Linx CSL10 (10 watt) and CSL30 (30 watt), are designed to ...
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VPK's parent company in Oudegem, Belgium, has a new, ultra-modern machine. The case maker Martin 924 produces American boxes with 6-colour printing in a single pass. This means an increase in the total corrugated packaging capacity of 5 ...
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Flexible packaging provider Verso has introduced new GlazeTape water-activated and paint-masking tape base papers. The company has also expanded its GlazeWrap family of lightweight uncoated machine-glazed (MG) papers for food and medical ...
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Stora Enso has signed an agreement to divest the key assets of its Suzhou Mill in China, including the land-use rights and buildings, to the local government of Suzhou National New & Hi-tech Industrial Development Area (SND). During its ...
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