Packaging
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Packaging equipment supplier Krones opens cold glue manufacturing facility in Ethiopia
ETHIOPIA – Krones, a global manufacturer of filling and packaging technology, has inaugurated a new glue manufacturing facility in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. H.E Stephan Auer…
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Zeus invests in global expansion program to expand catheter manufacturing capacity
USA – Zeus, the global leader in advanced polymer solutions, today announced a multi-million dollar investment to expand its catheter manufacturing capacity worldwide. The first…
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Borealis launches sustainable base chemicals range from recycled waste
AUSTRIA – Austrian chemical company, Borealis has strengthened its EverMinds product circular product offering with Borvida, a range of sustainable base chemicals. The Borvida portfolio…
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Dubai imposes green tariff on single-use plastic bags
UAE – The Executive Council of Dubai has implemented a tariff of 25 fils (US$0.06) for each single-use plastic bag, as part of the UAE’s…
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James Cropper develops denim-blend packaging paper to reduce textile waste
UK – English papermaking company, James Cropper is launching a line of recycled paper made from 20% used denim fibers and 80% recycled fibers from…
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Hugo Beck to drive sustainable packaging growth with SAVVY Print Solutions
USA – Film and paper packaging machinery specialist Hugo Beck is expanding its activities and presence within North America with the appointment of SAVVY Print…
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Amcor Lift-Off Initiative shortlists start-ups for seed funding
SWITZERLAND – Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions has announced the next phase of its inaugural Amcor Lift-Off initiative. Launched…
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Confoil partners BASF to develop dual-oven biodegradable meal tray
AUSTRALIA – Australian food packaging manufacturer Confoil has partnered with German chemical company BASF to develop a certified compostable, microwave and oven-safe paper tray for…
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Smurfit Kappa injects US$12M investment in Zülpich Paper Mill in Germany
GERMANY – Irish corrugated packaging company Smurfit Kappa has invested US$ 12.03 million in its Zülpich paper mill in Germany. According to Smurfit Kappa, the…
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Catalent upgrades primary packaging capabilities in its Japan facility
JAPAN – US-based pharmaceutical company, Catalent has installed a high-speed blister packaging line at its clinical supply facility in Shiga, Japan to expand the plant’s…