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| News, views and contacts from the global Packaging industry |
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Weekly Round Up
24 May 2012 |
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Schekolin - High-Quality Packaging Coatings
PDD - Product and Service Design Innovation Consultancy
Promens Materials Handling Products - Rotationally Moulded Storage and Transportation Products
RDS Labels - Anti-Counterfeiting Labelling Systems and Security Labels
KBA-Metronic - Inkjet, Hot-Stamping, Laser and Thermal Transfer Printers, Laser Markable Label Systems, and Sleeve / Carton Feeder
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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.
CCL Label Sleeves Provide Outstanding Decoration Results
With manufacturing sites in Austria, the UK, France, Thailand, the US, Mexico and Brazil, and licence agreements in many more markets, CCL is able to provide 'local' service in most important markets and regions throughout the world.
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Flexibility for All Types of Ring Pull Cap
Finn-Korkki have for many years designed and manufactured equipment for sealing ring pull crown caps to glass, plastic and metal bottles. The equipment is designed to work with a variety of...
Stretch Wrapping Technology Through Innovation
With StretchMagazine, a customer magazine published by Cyklop Teknik, you will be able to see how your company can acquire safer methods of moving your goods, while at the same time wrapping...
Sachet Production - A Winpak and HR Pharmaceuticals Collaboration
HR Pharmaceuticals has introduced a sachet version of its popular lubricating jelly with the help of a Winpak W-12 vertical form/fill/seal pouch/sachet packaging...
Winpak W-630 Pouch Machine
Winpak's W-630 vertical-form-fill-seal pouch machine is a four-axis servo-controlled machine. The model W-630 forms a single lap seal pouch per...
CCL Label: Premium Decoration Solutions for Brands
Irrespective of container type, shape and size, we will find the best decoration or promotion solution for your brand and will help you make the right...
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Supporting eco-friendly packaging: green inks
The ever-improving performance of eco-friendly alternative ink is making waves in the printing and packaging world. Covering water-based and biodegradable inks and UV curing methods, Chris Lo finds out how the eco-friendly printing market is gradually turning ink green.
Inside Packaging Magazine: Issue 4
We explore the latest trends in food and drinks packaging and find how new technologies help to improve shelf life and consumer appeal.
Packaging space food: Interview with Michelle Perchonok of NASA
Packaging is heading to a new frontier as scientists attempt to preserve foods for longer space expeditions. Sarah Blackman speaks to Nasa's Michele Perchonok about the current materials and technologies used to seal and protect foods, as well as how her team is planning to develop a food package system for a mission to Mars.
Material world: innovative packaging components
Today's packaging material is expected to play a greater role in product integrity and sustainability than ever. Chris Lo explores the world of polymers, plants and plastics to reveal some of the industry's best and brightest packaging materials.
Take care of the planet: recycled packaging
Personal care brands are responding to consumers’ environmental concerns by using post-consumer recycled content in their packaging. But do they really know what’s involved in the recycling of plastic materials? Elly Earls speaks to GreenBlue’s Katherine O’Dea and Estée Lauder Companies’ John Delfausse about why education is essential to ensure a sustainable future for personal care packaging.
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Guardian Float Glass Plant, Krasny Sulin, Rostov
Michigan-based Guardian Industries Corporation is building a float glass manufacturing plant in Krasny Sulin, in the Rostov region of Russia.
Gruppo Campari's Bottling Facility, Kentucky
Gruppo Campari announced the construction of a new packaging and bottling facility in the US for its Wild Turkey and other reputed alcohol brands, such as SKYY vodka.
MeadWestvaco's Packaging R&D Facility, Virginia
MeadWestvaco (MWV) opened a new packaging materials research and development (R&D) facility in March 2012.
Tetra Pak Packaging Materials Plant, Hohhot
Tetra Pak inaugurated a new packaging materials plant in Hohhot, in northern China, in 2009, shortly after commencement of production in December 2008.
Stora Enso Ostroleka Mill Expansion
Stora Enso is a renewable materials and packaging company with its headquarters in Finland and Sweden. The company's Ostroleka mill in Poland was built in 1959.
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