Canada
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NOVA Chemicals commercializes new rPE grades for North American non-food packaging market
The new materials are recycled linear low-density polyethylene (rLL/LDPE).
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Husky advances next-generation packaging systems with HyLECTRIC, HyPERSYNC platforms
These platforms function as fully integrated melt delivery systems, seamlessly combining injection molding machines with purpose-built Husky hot runners and mold controllers.
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Canadian court upholds “toxic” classification for plastic packaging, reshaping regulatory landscape
Stakeholders now call for clear, unified laws to foster innovation in packaging.
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Smurfit Westrock to permanently close paper machine at La Tuque mill in Canada
The closure includes an associated extrusion facility in Pointe-aux-Trembles.
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Cascades to close three packaging plants as it exits honeycomb and partition segments
Emballages LM will take steps to transition customers and continue supplying honeycomb paperboard products.
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FirmaPak enters Canadian market with Easy Plastic Containers acquisition
The deal is also expected to broaden FirmaPak’s offerings in personal care and pharmaceutical packaging.
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Cascades to divest Richmond corrugated packaging plant to Crown Paper Group
The sale forms part of Cascades’ plan to streamline its asset base.
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Husky launches unified mono-PET bottle and cap to enhance tamper resistance and recyclability
Closures are thought to account for up to 15% of a pack’s total weight.
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Canada tightens rules as front-of-pack labelling enters enforcement phase
Food products sold in Canada that exceed set nutrient thresholds must display a standardised front-of-package nutrition symbol.
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CompoSecure completes Husky Technologies merger, rebrands as GPGI in US$7.4B deal
Husky will continue as a standalone business within GPGI.