Ball introduces ‘protected quality’ seal for wine in cans
European beverage can manufacturer Ball has unveiled a 'protected quality' airtight and light-proof seal for wine in cans, claiming that it ensures a shelf-life of 12 months.

Sealed Air selects Cardia resin for inflatable packaging
Global protective packaging company Sealed Air has selected Cardia Bioplastics to provide the resin for its Fill-Air R5 inflatable packaging, to reduce its use of non-renewable petroleum based resins by 10%.

Shiner posts drop in Q1 2012 profit
Chinese supplier of packaging solutions Shiner International has reported an operating loss of $0.1m compared to operating income of $1.2m for the same quarter of 2011, with an net income of $0.6m compared to $1m.

Placon unveils recycled PET deli container range
US manufacturer of thermoformed packaging products Placon has introduced a new line of deli containers that feature tamper-evident lids with tight-fitting seals for product freshness.

AlpVision and Nolato Medical Collaborate to Prevent Counterfeiting of Pharmaceutical Products
AlpVision and Nolato Medical announce a new partnership to establish collaborative activities to protect primary plastic packaging against counterfeiting.

BERICAP India Gains QMS and FSMS Certification
BERICAP India has been certified according to the Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2008) and Food Management System (ISO 22000:2005) by BSI.

BERICAP Singapore Marks First Anniversary of Production Site
At the end of 2010, BERICAP opened a new production site in Singapore with the goal of successfully advancing business in a central location in Southeast Asia and improving customer service, which up until that time, was handled from China or other BERICAP locations.

Incoplas Launches Breakthrough ISBM Bottles, Based on Total’s Innovative HDPE Technology
Based on Total's dedicated HDPE ISBM resin SB 1359, combining excellent processability with outstanding mechanical properties, Incoplas confirms its leadership in servicing the bottle industry with competitive HDPE solutions.