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Heineken chooses APPE beer keg in PET
International beer brands Heineken and Amstel have been launched in a new four litre PET keg with an integral tap supplied by APPE, a division of LSB.
Nanotechnologies for packaging
Nanotechnology is more and more important solution within the packaging industry.
DuPont at Luxe Pack 2011
A surprising array of forms, textures, colours and special effects for the packaging of perfumes and cosmetics – only made possible by the innovative use of DuPont Surlyn – will feature at the DuPont exhibit at Luxe Pack 2011.
Alliance between A&R Carton GmbH and Krones
Packers and packages have to be optimally matched to each other in order to achieve the best possible quality and to maximise machine performance.
Bosch launches flexible mandrel wheel package maker
Bosch Packaging Technology launches the new mandrel wheel package maker PME 4061. It is the first machine of its kind to allow for the high format flexibility needed for point-of-sale differentiation through pack style versatility.
Up to 30 percent more space for primary labeling than current flat surfaces
Avery Dennison curvy appeal system gives wraparound look for complex curved containers.
Danone reinforces sustainable initiatives with the adoption of green plastic
Activia and Danoninho packaging based on sugarcane, is launched in the second half of August and is just one of a series of initiatives designed to reduce the Company's CO2 emissions by 30%.
New paper packaging system launched by Pregis
Pregis announces new GeoSpeed Quantum paper packaging system; machine sets new standard for crumpled paper void-fill from rollstock.
Highlights every second
The new El-Exis SP model covers a broad spectrum in the packaging industry.
Bottle and can multi-packaging utililses new strain of "LPDE+
Global multi-packaging leaders Hi-Cone have reduced the quantity of material per pack by almost 17%.
Recycled packaging demand to grow 10%
Global demand for plastic recycled packaging is set to increase 10% to $162bn (€112.5bn), according to a new report from Freedonia.
Success of Nampak’s Infini bottle
The launch of Nampak’s Infini bottle in February this year was recognised throughout the dairy, packaging and retail sectors as a major evolution in the design of the plastic milk bottle.
InnoMould: New innovation in paper from Stora Enso
Stora Enso initiated a change process called Rethink that calls for a paradigm shift: To rethink the old and expand to the new to offer customers innovative solutions based on renewable materials.
Rexam agrees to sell Closures for $360m
Rexam PLC, the global consumer packaging company, announces that it has agreed to sell its beverage and speciality closures business (“Closures”) to Berry Plastics for $360m in cash, subject to certain asset adjustments. Completion is expected in Q3 2011 and is conditional on regulatory approvals.
Eco-friendly packaging from sustainable raw materials
100% non-toxic and biodegradable: compostable, eco-friendly packaging from sustainable raw materials by the Swiss market leader in flexible packaging solutions – for years the PetroplastVinora Group has pursued a proactive sustainability policy
RPC introduces new ‘Euro Squeeze’ standard range
RPC Blow Moulding is launching a new standard bottle series with barrier properties.
New range of closures saves on materials and costs.
Bericap weight-reduced closures supply Cargill continuing in lightweight PET.
The new packaging solution from Multivac
The new packaging solution from Multivac enables pharmaceutical and sterile medical products to be packed fully automatically with GMP compliance in a wide range of batch sizes.
Printing Company Verstraete produces sustainable In-Mould Labels
Printing Company Verstraete believes in IML as environmentally sensible packaging and pays attention to sustainable development. This is the reasont to support and develope IML labeling which makes IML packaging simple to recycle because it is made of one type of material (monopackaging).
Metallic IML making strong headway
Metallic IML labels with the metallic look obtained exceeds far and away the look of “standard” metallic inks have been introduced by Printing Company Verstraete. Metallic IML is particularly successful in the paint, cosmetic, exclusive food and storage box market segments. The transition from metal packaging to plastic packaging with metallic IML has also proved to be a cost-efficient solution on the market.
European Mills upgraded by Sonoco-Alcore
Sonoco-Alcore S.a.r.l., a leading global supplier of packaging products and services is continuing to invest in Europe. A multi-million dollar cash injection has been applied to its three uncoated recycled paperboard mills located in Europe. Purpose of the investment: upgrading energy efficiency, enviromental performance and product range.
Bag-in-box conquers party floor
Several types of flavoured vodka received a new way of packaging, six-pack coctail range.
New “Eco|Save|Pack” for fragile products
New “Eco|Save|Pack” for fragile products was presented by Bosch Packaging Technology at Interpack 2011.
Glass packaging output picks up after tough 2009
The glass packaging industry in Europe posted a 3.5 per cent year-on year production increase to 20.7 m tonnes in 2010 as output partially recovered from its 2009 slump.
Biopolymers to serve packaging, hygiene & medical markets
Joint venture in Brazil advances Dow’s strategy to grow in high-value specialty markets and emerging regions.
Green packaging market
The “sustainable and green packaging market,” as it is referred to by independent business information provider Visiongain, will be worth $107.7 billion in 2011.
Lightweight foamed PET process offered for beer bottles
Plastic Technologies' oPTI PET bottle technology offers improved shelf-presence, barrier customization for beer applications.
Strong platforms for the packaging industry
Messe Düsseldorf and its trade fairs keep an active presence in future markets.
New plastic for intelligent packaging
Packaging that alerts consumers to food which is starting to go off is being developed by researchers at Strathclyde.
Gillette reduces plastic from packaging
Gillette’s new packaging for its Fusion ProGlide Power Razor reduces plastic use by 79 percent, according to packaging design company Burgopak USA.
Briefing for Governments on Oxo-biodegradable Plastic
Briefing for Governments on oxo-biodegradable Plastic by Professor Gerald Scott.
First yogurt cup made from plants
Stonyfield Farm, the world's leading organic yogurt company, introduces the first yogurt cup made from plants, giving consumers a cup they can feel as good about as the organic yogurt inside.
Garnier and Gerresheimer combine cosmetics with environmental protection
Garnier and Gerresheimer have teamed up to develop a cosmetic packaging glass containing 40 percent recycled glass in unprecedented quality.
Greiner Packaging enlarges its array of printing technology
New printing variants provide for high-quality packaging decoration in an attractive price segment.
Market segment meeting "Trends and Technologies in Packaging"
Trends and technologies in injection moulding solutions for the production of food packaging was the main topic of the third Market Segment Meeting at the main Demag plant in Schwaig, owned by the Japanese-German machine manufacturer Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH.