USA
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US$2.3B aluminium scrap value locked as weak markets hinder sorting: WBCSD
Beyond technology, the value chain is misaligned, collectors can’t see manufacturer needs, recyclers face uncertain demand, and manufacturers lack sufficient traceable secondary aluminium.
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Tanzania, US forge pharma packaging hub targeting SADC market of 300M people
Minister Mchengerwa said the government is aligning tax and tariff rules for pharmaceutical raw materials and packaging with EAC and SADC standards, to create a more competitive manufacturing environment.
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Yangi’s Cellera dry-former hits USA with 4.3-second cycle times
USA entry arrives as tariffs on imported moulded fibre drive converters and brands toward domestic alternatives.
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Truvant acquires Multi-Pak to enhance supplement, healthcare packaging
Truvant’s healthcare packaging expansion continues with the acquisition, creating a stronger platform for innovation and scale in serving top consumer brands.
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Kelpi’s seaweed coating clears FDA for US food packaging market
The approval clears a key regulatory hurdle for US commercial partners, enabling the company to advance development toward launch with certainty over the coating’s food-contact status.
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Sealed Air’s paper cushioning system optimises tight pack stations with 120ft/min output
The ProPad Mini handles both one-ply and two-ply fanfold paper, ideal for e-commerce, 3PL, and distribution operations.
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Quantum Flex Pack makes first US purchase of Fujifilm J Press FP790
The press integrates into flexible packaging workflows and delivers a wider colour gamut, enabling conversion or co-production with analog flexo and rotogravure.
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Pregis acquires MP Global’s cold chain packaging division
The deal covers only the thermal and cold-chain packaging division; MP Global’s flooring underlayment and construction materials businesses will stay family-owned.
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Nazdar appoints Edward Baiden as new President, CEO
Baiden’s experience in industrial/specialty materials fits Nazdar’s focus on manufacturing, innovation, technical expertise, and customer partnerships across screen, digital, and flexographic inks.
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US Plastics Pact removes EPS transport packaging from problematic list as 31% recycling rate met
The 19 August 2026 decision applies only to molded EPS transport packaging, for durable goods, temperature-sensitive pharma/biologicals, and fragile items needing cushioning.