Sustainable Packaging
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Advantek wraps up acquisition of Malaysian firm LKTT Plastic Technology
MALAYSIA – US-based provider of precision component packaging systems, Advantek has completed the acquisition of Malaysian firm LKTT Plastic Technology. LKTT manufactures embossed carrier tape…
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APEAL appoints Luc Brantjes as president, Remo Heusi named Vice President Global Service at NETSTAL
EUROPE – The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL), has appointed Luc Brantjes, as the association’s new President. Luc Brantjes has been…
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Amcor rolls out recyclable forming films for meat and dairy that offer ‘80% carbon footprint reduction’
SWITZERLAND – American-Australian global packaging company, Amcor has announced the European launch of its new PrimeSeal and DairySeal Recycle-Ready Thermoforming Films for meat and dairy,…
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H.B. Fuller develops bio-compatible adhesives for medical applications in India
INDIA – US-based adhesives manufacturing company, H.B. Fuller has unveiled its latest bio-compatible Swift melt 1515-I adhesive tape compliant in IMEA – India, the Middle…
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Mondi completes US$43M acquisition of Burgo’s Duino paper mill in Italy
ITALY – Paper and packaging company, Mondi has completed the acquisition of the Duino paper mill in Italy from Burgo Group in a deal work…
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Matrix contracts MD Packaging for its distribution services in Canada
CANADA – Matrix Packaging Machinery has named MD Packaging as its exclusive distributor partner providing sales, parts, and service throughout Canada. Founded in 1989, MD…
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Coveris, UPM Raflatac develops recyclable labels for food producer Cranswick
UK – European packaging company Coveris has teamed up with food packaging specialist UPM Raflatac to develop a range of label and recycling solutions for…
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Smurfit Kappa successfully trials ‘world first’ hydrogen turbine at French Saillat
FRANCE – Irish corrugated packaging company, Smurfit Kappa and the Hyflexpower consortium have completed the first stage of development on their joint Hyflexpower renewable energy…
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Quadpack expands its wooden beauty packaging range with refillable compact casing
SPAIN – Spanish cosmetics packaging manufacturer Quadpack has launched ‘Idol Woodacity Solo Twist Compact’, a new member of its ‘Woodacity’ family. Reportedly made of wood…
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Ishida Europe launches VFFS bagmaker to optimize productivity
EUROPE – Ishida Europe has launched a new INSPIRA Box Motion vertical form fill seal (VFFS) bagmaker to facilitate a lower-cost and flexible operation process…