Sidel's solutions for the aseptic packaging
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Packaging made from Eastman Tritan copolyester
Eastman Chemical Company announced that its customer Thermos L.L.C., a global manufacturer of innovative food and beverage containers, has introduced a new type of hydration bottle as part of its Thermos Int?k product line. The product is made with Eastman Tritan copolyester, a new-generation copolyester that balances the properties of easy processing, clarity, toughness, and heat and chemical resistance.
Krones introducet ultra light bottle NitroPouch
Yet another accolade for the "PET lite 6.6" 500-ml bottle developed using Krones` "NitroPouch" process: to coincide with the opening of the BRAU Beviale in Nuremberg on 12 November 2008, the German Packaging Institute has now singled out the concept for the German Packaging Prize.
Sonoco launched new Stealth Core film
Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has introduced to the film industry the new Stealth Core film core with Active Tension Displacement, or ATD Technology. The Stealth Core film core is currently available for use with machine-grade stretch film.
New convenience on seasoning shelves
Kotányi is setting eye-catching and practical trends with innovative spice jars from kavo by greiner packaging.
E-care with intelligent packages
Stora Enso and the healthcare software provider Medixine jointly offer a mobile service based on Stora Enso Pharma DDSi packages to help patients with their medication.
Borealis polypropylene innovation for thinwall containers and lids
Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, launches a new soft and very transparent polypropylene (PP) for the packaging market that will bring new features to the production of high quality, thinwalled packaging and household containers.
Advanced containers from Schoeller Arca Systems
Schoeller Arca Systems containers help to protect the world's food supply.
PlasticsEurope about the carbon footprint
According to PlasticsEurope the "carbon footprint" is an unreliable indicator of environmental sustainability.
Alcan Packaging builds new plant in Czech Republic
Alcan Packaging - a business unit of Rio Tinto Alcan - celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of its new, state-of-the-art flexible packaging facility in Nový Bydžov, Czech Republic, with local government officials, senior Alcan Packaging executives and employees in attendance.
New Water and Grease Resistant Coating Set to Revolutionise Packaging
A revolutionary new barrier coating, which is both water and grease resistant, has been developed by Europe`s leading corrugated cardboard packaging manufacturer, Smurfit Kappa.
Manufacturers chooses the equipment from Sacmi Packaging
The Spanish BDE Nivea: Two production lines have been developed for restyling part of the machine fleet.
Piber produces stronger packaging containers faster with Bormod from Borealis
Italian food packaging specialist Piber Group is using Bormod BJ368MO from Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, for the production of a range of injection moulded tubs for yellow fats and margarines.
New Rexam`s cans for the Latvian brewer
Rexam has produced a stylish limited edition can for Latvian brewer Cesu Alus using registered embossing and illustration impact for its Premium Beer cans, which gives the product a completely new look and feel.
Compostable and biodegradable material for the tea packaging
Guayaki, based in Sebastopol, Calif., has introduced new packaging for its matés that is compostable and biodegradable.
PLA bottles soon to be released in Italy
Fonti Di Vinadio is getting ready to launch 50 million half-liter "biobottles" made from the polylactic acid Ingeo by Natureworks. One-and-a-half liter bottles are also forecast.
Clean, green and successful
Aquados is the first customer to take advantage of Superfos` new 100% recycled and recyclable UniPak EcoTM container. And the consumers love it.
Sagentia has developed a prototype cardboard can
As a low-cost, renewable material, cardboard is an attractive packaging option for a wide range of products, but it has never been seen as practical for pressurised containers. Sagentia has developed a prototype cardboard can which is strong, waterproof and gas tight - representing a significant technical achievement.
DuPont introduces Biomax PTT
DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers announced the introduction of Biomax PTT, which contains up to 35 percent renewably sourced content for packaging applications. Biomax PTT 1100 is especially suitable for use in injectionmolded containers, cosmetic packaging and other parts where polyesters are used.
Bta & Hispack in Barcelona
Bta & Hispack will be held from 11 to 15 May 2009 at the Fira de Barcelona`s Gran Via venue in a total surface area of 90,000 m2 and will have 3,500 exhibitors. Approximately 60,000 professional visitors from around the world will gather at this trade fair with the aim of finding out about a wide range of technology and machinery products capable of meeting those needs present in the food and beverage production chain - from the ingredient to the packaging via the production process.
Pregis` Airspeed 9000 package targets high-end bottle applications
Pregis Corp. targets wine, spirits and other highend beverages with stock and custom versions of its inflatable AirSpeed 9000 secondary package.
Graham Packaging is sold
Hicks Acquisition Company I, Inc., a Dallas-based special purpose acquisition company ("SPAC") founded and headed by Thomas O. Hicks, announced that it has reached an agreement in principle-subject to execution of a definitive agreement, which is expected to be finalized in the next few days-pursuant to which Graham Packaging Holdings Co. will go public through a transaction with Hicks Acquisition in partnership with The Blackstone Group and the Graham Group. The transaction, valued at approximately $3.2 billion, is believed to be the largest ever between a SPAC and an industrial company.
Glass Polymer for packagings
It looks like glass and it feels like glass - but glass it isn't and that's why it offers such significant advantages. We're talking here about the Rebhan packagings made of Glass Polymer, an innovative plastic from Eastman Chemicals. What does Glass Polymer mean, we hear you ask? Well, it's a modified copolyester and it was developed specifically for the production of thick-walled glass look-alike plastic containers.
Silgan White Cap`s 38mm Plasti-Twist
Silgan White Cap Americas announced a few days ago the Honest Tea launch of a new tea line-up with brighter tastes and labels. Each product uses a custom printed, 38mm Plasti-Twist Plus closure. The new line-up - which includes Citrus Green Energy Tea, Honey Green Tea, Lemon Black Tea, Peach White Tea and Pomegranate White Tea with Acai - is USDA Certified Organic and each variety has less sugar and calories than most of the bottle teas on the market.
Cooperation between Sun Chemical and EskoArtwork
Sun Chemical and EskoArtwork announced at drupa 2008 unveiled details of a new strategic partnership in color and workflow to bring further benefits to new and existing customers of these two world leaders in graphic arts.
Podanfol from Poland purchased an important production company
In the beginning of May Podanfol one of the leading packaging companies at the polish market made another investment, which is very important to its industrial operations.
"Dream Team" bottle of BASF at Plastpol 2008
At 12th International Fair of Plastics Processing PLASTPOL in Kielce, Poland (27-30 May) BASF will demonstrate its new milk bottles made of Polystyrene under the name "Dream Team".
Huhtamaki launches bio-coated paper packaging for packaged foods
Huhtamaki`s BioWare range has been extended to include bio-coated paperboard packaging for ice cream and chilled dairy products such as yogurt.
Variopac Pro - new shrink tunnel of Krones
The designed-enhanced Variopac Pro packer for Krones AG, Neutraubling, Germany, scores in terms of a new container infeed and numerous advantages, such as good accessibility, fast change-overs, good reproducibility and fewer drives. For the first time, the Variopac Pro exhibited at the interpack features the new generation of shrink tunnels, constructed in shaft-wall design.
Ciba launches new 3D color visualization software
Ciba launches new 3D color visualization software linking design to production: new Ciba Colorviz Color Presenter software aids color communication between designers, color producers and Color visualization based on measured value of colorants on final products, allowing reduction of product development cycle times.
Rexam introduces plastic jars into Europe
Rexam announced at interpack 2008 that has extended its product offering in Europe with the introduction of its line of plastic jars. The expansion addresses the growing demand for consumer-friendly jars while adding value for customers on store shelves.
300-mL bottle made of flexible film at interpack 2008
A 300-mL bottle made largely of flexible film has a carbon footprint 50% less than the PET bottle it replaces for Belgium's WCUP.
Hefestus challenges vacuum technology
Hefestus Ltd., Israel, will exhibit an innovative new concept for packaging with modified atmosphere (MAP technology) at Interpack 2008.
Cartons shape Interpack
For the first time ever Cartonboard and Folding Cartons are the core theme at Interpack in Düsseldorf between 24th and 30th April. The "Innovationparc Packaging" in Hall 7A was designed by Pro Carton, in conjunction with the EHI (European Trade Institute for Brands and Retail Trade) and the PDA (Pan European Design Association). In other words: by the entire Supply Chain!
PET Engineering launches the asymmetric beer bottle
PET Engineering signs an exclusive beer bottle characterized by concave bottom and asymmetric shape.
Ball Packaging has created the innovative resealable cans
After many years of development work, Ball Packaging Europe is launching an innovation on the market which has what it takes to become a real classic: the resealable beverage can.