Manufacturing & Retail

Chemco’s authorization places it among a select group of companies in India authorized to produce food-grade rPET resin for direct food-contact packaging.

The acquisition combines CCL’s and Sleever’s R&D strengths to accelerate the development of next-generation sleeve formats, improved recyclability technologies, and high-performance films.

Siegwerk’s decision to move production to Turkey reflects a broader trend of industrial relocation away from high-cost Western European countries to lower-cost Eastern European and Eurasian locations.

Consolidating manufacturing, supply chain, quality, ESH, PMO, and IT under a single operational leader reflects Wikoff’s commitment to a more modern, integrated, and standardised operating model across its network.

USA – Profile Films has received a US$5.1 million brownfield incentive from Grand Rapids for a US$53.7 million expansion, adding a 97,000-square-foot facility on Ann…

The new processing line is designed to support efficient large-scale frozen french fry production while improving operational performance, food safety standards, and export capabilities.

The facility processes B bales, which come from curbside mixed recycling bins. B bales contain a mix of materials that are more difficult to process than A bales (which are source-separated PET bottles).

In its submissions on the Finance Bill 2026, the lobby argues that without targeted tax reforms, Kenya risks eroding gains in industrialisation, export growth, and job creation.

The press includes several automation and stability-focused features, including motor-controlled UV systems, BST inspection technology, RE tension control, and anti-static systems positioned throughout the production path to support consistent performance at higher operating speeds.

The new plant’s automated material handling systems will reduce manual lifting and forklift traffic, lowering injury risk.