Packaging
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EPFL unveils PET-like plastic made from non-edible parts of plants
SWITZERLAND – The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) has developed a PET-like plastic “made easily” from the non-edible parts of plants, challenging fossil-based…
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Sonoco to recycle paper cups at Hartsville mill in South Carolina
USA – US-based packaging solutions leader, Sonoco has announced the addition of paper cups in bales of mixed paper to be used as furnish for…
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HYBRID Software’s PACKZ 8 to reshape flexible packaging with newly added tools
BELGIUM – HYBRID Software, an innovative software development company, has released Version 8 of its PACKZ and STEPZ native PDF editors, featuring automated action lists…
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BillerudKorsnäs develops sack paper with no plastic film
SWEDEN – Swedish pulp and paper manufacturer, BillerudKorsnäs has introduced Performance White Barrier in sack paper to replace the plastic film barrier. According to the…
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Lesters announces new appointments as it pushes ahead with £25M target
UK – Corrugated specialist Lesters has recruited industry experts Mark Furman as Head of Sales and Greg Burton as Design Manager as it continues its…
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Berry Global develops reusable on-the-go drinking bottle
USA – US-based manufacturer and marketer of plastic packaging products, Berry Global has introduced Vita Round, a reusable drinking bottle intended to replace single-use bottles.…
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Zeus wraps up acquisition of Irish packaging firm JJ O’Toole for undisclosed fee
IRELAND – Ireland-based packaging provider Zeus Packaging has acquired the country’s oldest packaging company, JJ O’Toole for an undisclosed fee. The acquisition of JJ O’Toole…
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Hepworth & Company to install new canning line at its Sussex brewery
UK – UK-based brewer Hepworth & Company has announced a major investment program to increase production and improve sustainability with a new canning line at…
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Arkema snaps up Permoseal to scale adhesives production in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA – French-based chemicals and advanced materials company, Arkema has completed the acquisition of Permoseal, a leader in adhesive solutions for DIY, packaging and…
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GreenX Telemechanics develops edible plates as alternative to single-use plastics
KENYA – GreenX Telemechanics has developed edible cups and plates, snackuit to offer a sustainable alternative solution to single-use plastics. The firm has partnered with…