Amcor to run on-site bottle operation at Method's plant in USA
Amcor Rigid Plastics has announced plans to operate an on-site bottle production facility within Method's new manufacturing facility in Chicago.
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Top three additives in the plastic packaging market
A functional additive modifies the properties of packaging to impart desirable or beneficial functions.
DuPont increases ethylene copolymers production in Texas
DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers announced its intent to increase production capacity of its ethylene copolymers assets.
Arburg Packaging Days 2014
Arburg will be holding the first ever "Packaging Days" event at its headquarters in Lossburg from 5 to 6 November 2014.
Trends at European market for caps and closures
Researchers expect European demand for closures to increase to approx. 460 billion units in 2021.
Leading companies at Pira Packaging Summit 2014
Smithers Pira have announced the agenda for their 5th annual Pira Packaging Summit.
Key trends driving bioplastics for packaging
The packaging industry has become the most important end-use sector for bioplastics.
New report on caps & closures market
US demand for caps and closures is projected to exceed $11 billion in 2018, representing 305 billion units.
Coveris acquired the UK's flexographic print specialist
Learoyd Packaging Limited supplies flexible packaging solutions to major supermarkets, own brands and food manufacturers and retailers.
Tetra Pak launches Tetra Alsafe for ESL
Tetra Pak as a first company will complete the ESL production line with constant temperature control.
Key trends driving growth in folding cartons
Smithers Pira highlights five key trends which are affecting the market for folding cartons.
Balkan branch of Ball Packaging Europe with eco award
Ball Packaging Europe (Belgrade) was awarded the Eco Business Partner Award.
Klöckner Pentaplast launches new production capacity
The Klöckner Pentaplast Group recently announced the launch of new production capacity in Europe and South America.
Ball Packaging Europe to start new line in Oss
The company will build an additional production line for 50-centiliter aluminium cans at the existing plant location.
New Devin bottle for the HO.RE.CA sector
Devin has chosen the P.E.T. Engineering design team to develop its new packaging for the launch of its Devin - Crystal Line.
Transforming top load cartoning flexibility with Kliklok
Kliklok International has announced the European launch of its latest top load carton former, known as the TransFormer.
Huhtamaki to acquire Positive Packaging
Huhtamaki has entered into an agreement to acquire Positive Packaging, a privately owned flexible packaging company.
Influences on the future of specialty films
In the latest bulletin, Smithers Pira assesses the key influences on the future of the specialty films market.
Global market for plastic containers
Analysts at Ceresana expect global market volume to rise to 46.2 million tonnes in 2021.
Challenges and forecasts in the packaging barrier films market
Smithers Pira examines the various challenges and forecasts in the high barrier packaging films industry.
Current state of paper packaging market
Smithers Pira prepared the report on the future of the recycled paper packaging market.
New PET bottle for Amstel Premium Pilsener
P.E.T. Engineering developed a 1l PET bottle with a premium look for Amstel Premium Pilsener.
Ultramid derived from renewable raw materials
BASF now offers high performance Ultramid for flexible packaging films, which is derived from renewable raw materials.
Clariant at Interpack 2014
Clariant presents packaging solutions driven by performance, protection and passion at Interpack 2014.
Netstal impresses with genuine cost efficiency
At Interpack in Düsseldorf Netstal is presenting superlative application and system expertise in the packaging sector.
Octal's DPET sheet packaging applications at Interpack
Clear rigid packaging material supplier will be showcasing their high performance DPET sheet at the Interpack trade fair.
BASF's innovations at interpack 2014
At interpack 2014 BASF will present a broad product range for the packaging industry.
Fast-growing printed electronics market at interpack
For the first time Messe Düsseldorf is launching "PEPSO - Printed Electronic Products and Solutions" Pavilion.
New materials for caps & closures market
At the AMI Plastic Closure Innovations 2014 SABIC presented new HDPE and PP grades.
Key drivers and trends in corrugated packaging
Demand for corrugated packaging material is expected to increase by an average of more than 4% annually over the next five years.
Unilever launches packaging technology reducing plastic use
Newly developed MuCell Technology will first feature in Dove Body Wash bottles in Europe.
Demand for PET Packaging Material to reach $60 billion by 2019
The global PET packaging market is worth $48.1 billion in 2014, amounting to almost 16 million tonnes according to a market report from Smithers Pira.
Plastic converters on MEP's voting on plastic carrier bags
EuPC commented the European Parliament's plenary vote on plastic carrier bags.
New report on flexible packaging
Intelligent packaging and recyclability will be top two disruptive technologies in flexible packaging, according to Smithers Pira.
Packaging solutions for the automotive industry
The exhibitors of interpack 2014 will present a number of solutions which can be used in the automotive industry.
Plastic packaging prevents climate change
Plastic packaging help to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions compared to packaging made with other materials, according to a new study.