World: MENA packaging market to grow to US$52.4 million by 2019, finds report
The packaging market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is valued at approximately US$41.1 billion in 2014 and is forecast to grow...
Americas: Food systems need to change to cope with climate change, says FAO
Overcoming climate change is central to achieving a sustainable future for the planet's growing population, and food security must lie at the heart of...
Asia Pacific: Paper packaging products, pouch forming and filling machinery boost Japan’s industry growth
The Japanese packaging industry grew to US$59.4 billion in the financial year of 2013, with paper packaging products and pouch forming and filling machinery...
World: Ishida presents packaging, weighing solutions at show in Cape Town
At Propak Cape in October 2014, Ishida will show an integrated snacks packing line comprising multihead weigher, bagmaker and checkweigher; a high performance entry-level...
Americas: RPC Group opens newly expanded facility in Pennsylvania
RPC Group is expanding its manufacturing facility in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, the US.
The investment worth more than US$10 million at RPC Bramlage-Wiko USA has resulted...
Americas: Dupont to increase production capacity in Texas facilities
DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers announces its intent to continue increasing its production capacity of its ethylene copolymers assets at its Texas, US manufacturing...
Europe: Henkel launches hybrid adhesive
Henkel has introduced Loctite 4090, a hybrid adhesive that combines features of structural and instant adhesives – bond strength and speed.
This provides high impact...
Europe: PET4Future project brings gains for KHS Corpoplast
Through the PET4Future project, KHS Corpoplast in 2014 is realizing an approximately 25% increase in stretch blow molder sales.
Looking at the percentage distribution of...
Asia Pacific: tna launches machine that automatically splices film
tna has launched tna robag Auto-splice system that automatically splices film and reduces the need for manual intervention.
The new Auto-splice system overcomes the challenges...
Americas: Bluestar Silicones launches products for labels at US exhibition
Bluestar Silicones introduced a premium release additive and a crosslinking agent for solvent-borne silicone systems for a
range of label applications at Labelexpo Americas 2014...