New and updated information from News listed on packaging-gateway.com http://www.packaging-gateway.com/ en-us http://www.packaging-gateway.com/ http://www.packaging-gateway.com/content/images/logo_big.gif http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsstora-enso-inaugurates-285m-containerboard-machine-at-ostroleka-mill http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsstora-enso-inaugurates-285m-containerboard-machine-at-ostroleka-mill Stora Enso has inaugurated the new €285m containerboard machine at its Ostroleka Mill in Poland. Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newssipa-rotary-stretch-blow-moulding-machines http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newssipa-rotary-stretch-blow-moulding-machines Italian company SIPA has launched new rotary stretch-blow moulding machines, as a part of its ongoing programme to improve performance and reliability across its product range. Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newswausau-signs-agreement-to-sell-speciality-paper-business http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newswausau-signs-agreement-to-sell-speciality-paper-business Wausau Paper has signed a definitive agreement to sell its speciality paper business to a new KPS Capital Partners-sponsored company Expera Specialty Solutions in a deal worth $110m. Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsabsence-of-labels-leaves-consumers-in-dark-over-hidden-dangers http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsabsence-of-labels-leaves-consumers-in-dark-over-hidden-dangers Packaged food without information on nutrition labelling leaves consumers in the dark over hidden dangers, according to an international food quiz designed by Consumers International (CI). Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsbraskem-green-ldpe-for-plastic-packaging-and-films http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsbraskem-green-ldpe-for-plastic-packaging-and-films Thermoplastic resin producer Braskem has extended its renewable products portfolio with the addition of its new line of green low-density polyethylene (LDPE), which is used primarily in plastic packaging and films. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newslinpac-creates-new-lightweight-hinged-bakery-boxes http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newslinpac-creates-new-lightweight-hinged-bakery-boxes Food packaging company Linpac Packaging has developed a new range of lightweight hinged bakery boxes. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newssunshine-makers-to-use-mwvs-trigger-sprayer-for-cleaning-products http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newssunshine-makers-to-use-mwvs-trigger-sprayer-for-cleaning-products US-based Sunshine Makers, which manufactures Simple Green cleaners, has adopted MeadWestvaco’s (MWV) trigger sprayer VersaPlast for its cleaning products. Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newscolormatrix-pet-based-oxygen-scavenging-technology http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newscolormatrix-pet-based-oxygen-scavenging-technology ColorMatrix, a subsidiary of PolyOne, has unveiled a new oxygen scavenging solution for PET packaging. Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsbioboard-to-step-up-packaging-materials-recyclability http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsbioboard-to-step-up-packaging-materials-recyclability The BioBoard EU-funded project campaigns for the valorisation of discarded food and protein-rich waste in a bid to replace plastic coating for paper and board. Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsmondi-introduces-new-recyclable-packaging-bag http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsmondi-introduces-new-recyclable-packaging-bag Mondi Consumer Packaging has extended its portfolio of packaging bags with the addition of the new PolyWoven Bag. Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newscaturra-selects-innovias-compostable-films-for-coffee-packaging http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newscaturra-selects-innovias-compostable-films-for-coffee-packaging South African coffee roasting company Caturra Coffee has adopted Innovia Films’ cellulose NatureFlex compostable films to develop new coffee packs. Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newshp-800-million-personalised-labels-coca-cola-campaign http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newshp-800-million-personalised-labels-coca-cola-campaign Information technology solutions provider Hewlett-Packard (HP) has announced its long-run production of personalised labels on HP Indigo WS6000 series Digital Presses for Coca-Cola’s ‘Share a Coca-Cola’ campaign. Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsnampak-worlds-first-milk-bottle-with-30-rhdpe http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsnampak-worlds-first-milk-bottle-with-30-rhdpe UK-based major plastic milk bottle manufacturer Nampak Plastics has achieved a new global first after it trialling, testing and now supplying a four-pint milk bottle with up to 30% recycled high density polyethylene (rHDPE). Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newssumitomo-demags-hydraulic-injection-moulding-machines-now-generate-low-noise-levels http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newssumitomo-demags-hydraulic-injection-moulding-machines-now-generate-low-noise-levels German-Japanese machine manufacturer Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery’s Systec series of hydraulic injection moulding machines now generate low noise levels to approximately 60dB with the use of the activeDrive drive concept. Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsamerisourcebergen-sold-contract-packaging-business http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsamerisourcebergen-sold-contract-packaging-business Pharmaceutical services provider AmerisourceBergen has announced the completion of its previously announced deal regarding the sale of its contract packaging business, AndersonBrecon, for $308m. Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsbasf-additions-to-ecovio-compostable-plastic-ecovio http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsbasf-additions-to-ecovio-compostable-plastic-ecovio Germany-based BASF has extended its ecovio range of compostable and partially bio-based plastic, with variants suitable for thermoforming and injection moulding. Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsnampak-wh-coextrusion-line-pinetown-site-south-africa http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsnampak-wh-coextrusion-line-pinetown-site-south-africa Nampak Flexible has installed a new seven-layer coextrusion line procured from German engineering company Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H), at its site in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsgoldsmiths-wins-search-for-green-student-film-maker-competition http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newsgoldsmiths-wins-search-for-green-student-film-maker-competition Students from Goldsmiths University have won the UK search for green student film makers competition, sponsored by Can Makers in collaboration with the British Film Institute (BFI) and supported by British actor Danny Dyer. Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newswrap-courtauld-commitment-3 http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newswrap-courtauld-commitment-3 The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), UK has launched the third phase of the Courtauld Commitment voluntary agreement, which is aimed at improving resource efficiency and reducing the carbon and environmental impact of the grocery sector. Sun, 12 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newssc-johnson-compostable-food-packaging-bags http://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/newssc-johnson-compostable-food-packaging-bags SC Johnson has launched Ziploc brand compostable bags, which provide better storage solutions. Sun, 12 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT