UK supermarket chain Tesco has unveiled plans to remove hard to recycle packaging from its business by 2019. Speaking to several suppliers at an Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) event, the company announced that it will remove, ...
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Constantia Flexibles Group has commissioned its first machine for digital printing for exclusive use in the pharmaceutical industry. The multi-color UV inkjet printer has been installed at the company's Constantia Fromm in Remshalden near ...
Liqui-Box, a provider in flexible liquid packaging solutions , has secured three flexible packaging achievement awards for 2018 for film development innovations. The awards were given to the company for the development of ApexAsept, ...
Canada-based TC Transcontinental has acquired US flexible packaging supplier Multifilm Packaging for an undisclosed sum. Based in Elgin of Illinois, Multifilm provides flexible packaging solutions for the food, beverage, and confectionery ...
Flexible liquid packaging solutions provider Liqui-Box has installed a new Maverick Dream Machine development bag line at its global technology center located in Ashland, Ohio, US. Liqui-Box already installed a smaller scale version of ...
Custom Printed Products, a manufacturer of label and flexible packaging, has purchased a Mark Andy Digital One label press, to add digital capability to its business. The entry-level Digital One label press is designed for short and micro ...
Berry Global Group has completed the acquisition of Clopay Plastic Products from Griffon for $475m. Clopay, which provides printed breathable films, is also involved in the development of elastic films and laminates for use in ...
DS Smith Plastics business unit Rapak North America has introduced EvacuStrip dip strip technology beverage bag for bag-in-box packaging formats. The dip strip rigid and rectangular evacuation assistance device in the bag enables ...
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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. ...
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Hungary-based label producer Norma has invested in nine-color Edale FL3 label and packaging printing press, in a bid to enhance its production operations. The nine-color Edale FL3 press with UV curing will allow the label and packaging ...
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Germany-based RKW is set to exhibit its latest range of films and laminates for surgical and woundcare applications at this year’s Medica event in Germany. The event will take place between 13 and 16 November in Düsseldorf. ...
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Songwon has commissioned a second thermoplastic urethane (TPU) production line, to become operational in the fourth quarter of 2017, as part of its global expansion strategy The company’s plant in Suwon, South Korea will be extended ...
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 ...
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Constantia Flexibles has invested approximately €6m to meet increasing demand for specialty laminates with high property barriers for confectionery, coffee, dry food and snacks as well as processed meat industries. The company ...
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API is set to introduce new TA+ cold foil at this year’s LabelExpo Europe event in Brussels, Belgium. The event will take place from 25 to 28 September. The company has developed new cold foil for pack designers and printers to ...