Bottling, Canning & Cartoning
Europe: Greiner Packaging conceptualizes classic U-boat beverage packaging
German company U-Boot Getränke introduces the classic U-boat, which is a schnapps glass filled with high-proof spirits that is dropped into a glass with...
Europe: Schuler boosts can-making capabilities with bodymaker
Japanese canmaking company Universal Can Corporation (UCC) has obtained a license where it can offer bodymakers, neckers-flangers and light testers for beverage container makers.
This...
Europe: Synerlink launches apsleever for multi-pack packaging
Synerlink has developed the apsleever to multi pack a range of products.
At five meters long, the apsleever is a single, standard module that can...
Europe: Tetra Rex Bio-based packages organic milk in Sweden
Arla Food’s Eko brand organic milk is now sold in Sweden dressed in Tetra Rex Bio-based, a carton package made entirely from renewable materials.
The...
Americas: Alcoa reports 7% rise in Q1 revenue
Light metal company Alcoa reported first quarter 2015 net income of US$195 million, or US$0.14 per share, including US$158 million in restructuring-related charges (approximately...
Europe: Rowse Honey uses bottle design from M&H Plastics
M&H Plastics has produced a bespoke sample bottle for Rowse Honey's range of flavored honey.
The 28g polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles feature branded, tamper-evident closures...
Europe: Tetra Pak reports 1.7% sales growth in 2014
A further softening of global gross domestic product and rising competition within the liquid food packaging sector made 2014 a challenging year for Tetra...
Europe: Sidel services unit to encourage producers to manage parts inventory better
Sidel has rolled out a new spare parts service that aims to lower costs for beverage producers by encouraging them to take a more...
Europe: Demand for new bottle designs noticeably higher in 2014, says KHS
The demand for packaging solutions in plastic is huge the world over, says KHS.
It adds that the market wants sustainable, energy-efficient products for ever...
Asia Pacific: Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia expands facility
The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) have commemorated the expansion of the Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia (CCAI) Cikekodan Plant in Bekasi, West Java. This...