PCA acquires Boise for $1.9bn
The Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) has completed the acquisition of packaging and paper products manufacturer Boise for $1.9bn, making…
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New figures show rise in European drinks carton recycling in 2012
Drinks carton recycling in the EU, Norway and Switzerland increased by 2% in 2012 to reach 39%, according to research…
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Coca-Cola unveils new bottling plant in Hebei, China
Coca-Cola has completed the construction of its 43rd bottling plant in China at a total investment of CNY650m ($106m). The…
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PTI develops new PET recycling calculator
Plastic Technologies (PTI) has developed a free app that allows packaging producers to calculate the recyclability of their polyethylene terephthalate…
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Companies develop new cheese packaging technology
Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina, food packaging manufacturer Südpack and PET resin and sheet designer Octal have collaborated to produce a…
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Cigarette health warnings in UK not effective: BHF
A new study has revealed that only a third (36%) of UK teenagers are deterred from smoking by current cigarette…
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September’s top stories: PCA to buy Boise, Greiner removes BPA from packaging
Berry Plastics to introduce new recyclable drinks packaging technologyPlastic consumer packaging and engineered materials provider Berry Plastics Group is launching…
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Avery Dennison unveils new adhesive technology for label converters
Avery Dennison has launched a new adhesive technology which enables label converters to improve sustainability and productivity while retaining shelf…
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US households get more access to carton recycling
Carton manufacturers group the Carton Council of North America has revealed that 45% of US households can now recycle cartons…
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PlasRecycle to open UK bag and film recycling facility
PlasRecycle has announced a £10.7m investment to open the UK's first plastic bag and film recycling facility in Woolwich, South…