A new report from Smithers Pira expects the worldwide rigid plastic packaging consumption to grow during 2017–2022 at an annual rate of 3.7% to 63.4 million tonnes. Economic and demographic trends are key determinants of packaging ...
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Global high-barrier packaging film consumption was projected at 1.86 million tonnes in 2016 and is forecast to grow during 2016–2021 at an annual rate of 4.6% to 2.33 million tonnes, according to Smithers Pira. Smithers Pira’s ...
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Land Rover has released an incredible video showing its Discovery Sport towing three actual train carriages – that’s about 60 times the car’s weight. The diesel-fuelled Discovery Sport towed the 108-tonne train – ...
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ProPak Asia 2016 goes from strength to strength as Asia’s No. 1 international processing and packaging event for Asia’s rapidly expanding food, drink, pharmaceutical and FMCG markets. Providing the not-to-be-missed annual ...
The new report from the Smithers Pira has revealed that global smart packaging market is expected to rise at an annual rate of 7.5% to $7.6bn during the next five years. According to the report, smart packaging is the rapidly growing ...
Trends in consumer engagement will lead to the rapid rise of smart packaging solutions as costs become more manageable for brand owners. A new report by packaging industry researcher Smithers Pira predicts the global smart (active and ...
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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that it has joined the Global Energy Efficiency Accelerator Platform, along with the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE). The Global Energy Efficiency Accelerator Platform is a ...
With less than two weeks to go here’s a sneaky peek on what some of the exhibitors will be showcasing at the show! New to the show, Adjustamatic Beds, part of the NHC Group, are launching a brand new mattress range that applies the ...
Leggett & Platt expects to record a $108 million pre-tax, non-cash goodwill impairment charge for the second quarter. This charge reflects the complete write off of the goodwill associated with the Store Fixtures group, which is part of the ...
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a final determination that Malaysian innersprings producer Reztec Inds. Sdn Bhd has been circumventing an antidumping order that places duties on Chinese-made uncovered ...
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced it is rescinding an administrative review of three manufacturers of uncovered innerspring units produced in China. The companies are Tai Wa Hong, Macau Commercial and Goldon ...
Sequential Brands Group announced in conjunction with DVS Footwear International, plans for 2014 that include a new partnership with accessories giant Aquarius, Ltd. DVS bags, backpacks, and accessories will launch in Fall 2014 through a ...
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Crude oil production from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) remained broadly unchanged at 29.93 million barrels per day (b/d) in October following production of 29.91 million b/d in September, a just-released ...
The U.S. International Trade Commission is initiating a five-year "sunset review" on uncovered innerspring units imported from China, South Africa and Vietnam. This review coincides with the fifth anniversary of the imposition of duties ...
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The General Services Administration (GSA) concluded that the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED green building rating system can and should be used in government buildings to advance energy efficiency and to save taxpayers' money. ...
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