Europe: H.B. Fuller releases adhesive that removes PSA labels on returnable bottles
H.B. Fuller has launched a new water-based pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) FulltakT SE 8301. Formulated using proprietary polymer technology, it helps beverage producers efficiently remove PSA labels during the label wash-off process of returnable bottles. Fulltak SE 8301 connects ideal coating, drying and conversion performance for the label stock producer with optimum labelling performance and clean label removal for the beverage...
Americas: Anchor Packaging releases greener, retail-friendly containers
Anchor Packaging launches its WAVE series of containers that is designed to incorporate ergonomic design, reduce petroleum-based materials, and offer an upscale presentation with smooth, clean lines and wide viewing panels. The containers are available in 16, 24, and 32 ounce sizes. They join Anchor products under the MicroRaves trademark. Design The WAVE series 9" x 6" containers are designed with smooth sides...
Europe: Polish snack maker uses RPC pack for products
Polish snack manufacturer Importaco Poland has chosen a rigid plastic pack from RPC Bebo Polska for its range of dried fruits and nuts. Extended shelf life, product protection and resealability are among the benefits that led Importaco Poland to select the new container. Based on the requirements of the snack manufacturer, RPC Bebo Polska created a rectangular container made of clear...
Americas: Amcor Rigid Plastics displays student design concepts at reception
Amcor Rigid Plastics held a reception on May 20, 2015 to display design concepts from 26 Luther C. Klager Elementary School fourth-graders as part of a six-week company-sponsored project. Known as the 21st Century Global Cyber Pal Student Design Challenge, the project paired Manchester students in Joanna Van Raden’s fourth-grade class with 42 Australian third- and fourth-graders in Greensborough, Victoria...
Asia Pacific: Ecolean opens office in Malaysia
Ecolean has opened a regional headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, following recent investments in increased production capacity in China. The company says the demand for innovative, safe and convenient packaging solutions is strong in the liquid food industry in Southeast Asia. From the regional headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Ecolean will act as a partner to dairy and liquid food producers in...
World: Amcor rolls out three-year career program globally
Amcor has launched a new three-year Accelerated Career Development Program that targets at graduates with a Masters or MBA and with five years’ of work experience. A total of 20 candidates will be selected for international relocations, mentoring and training. "Our talented co-workers are the foundation of our success. We already have a winning team at Amcor, however to maintain our...
Asia Pacific: Zebra serves IoT needs with WLAN portfolio, empowers partners
Zebra Technologies Corporation announced at its Global Partner Summit a new channel partner program and shared on its wireless local area network (WLAN) portfolio for the rapid adoption and deployment of Internet-of-Things (IoT). The company renewed its channel partner program that offers training opportunities, co-branding assets, sales and technical webinars, as well as open channels for feedback, enabling them to...
Americas: Krones opens training center in Colombia
Krones Andina has built a training center for the operating and maintenance staff of Krones’ clients, in close liaison with the Krones Academy at its facility in Bogotá, Colombia. This enables the deployment of skilled, properly qualified operators and by meticulous maintenance for Krones’ machines and lines to perform optimally. The new training center was inaugurated in the buildings of the...
Americas: DSM, partners present new research on vitamin E in webinar
DSM will present at a complimentary webinar to present the latest findings on vitamin E and implications on recommended intakes across different life stages and conditions. The online event will take place on June 23, 2015 at 10:00 CEST and 18:00 CEST. It is the latest of a series of webinars exploring new research on the role of nutrition in addressing...
Americas: IFF lists achievements in sustainability report
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) has published its 2014 sustainability report that details the company’s continuing commitment to the Triple Bottom Line, with initiatives that strengthen corporate, social and environmental responsibility throughout the organization for the calendar year 2014. “Like so many of our partners and customers, we are faced with pervasive mega trends that cannot be overlooked: global...