Europe: Tetra Pack, Kingfisher, IKEA to create method of analyzing impact of FSC certification
Tetra Pak is working with Kingfisher and IKEA to promote the benefits of legal, responsibly sourced, sustainable timber and clarify the role of Forest...
Europe: Flint Group’s system creates flat top dots for flexible packaging
Flint Group introduces nyloflex FTF Digital – an inherently flat top plate with special, textured surface for flexible packaging.
The company says flat top dot...
Europe: RPC companies create bespoke ready meal packs
RPC Barrier Containers has created bespoke packs that resembles a traditional Tajine for French food manufacturer Soulié Restauration.
The new design for Soulié Restauration’s ready...
Europe: Beatson Clarke wins award for glass design
Beatson Clark has won the glass design category at the Glass Focus 2016 Awards for its bespoke bottle design for STORY Drinks range of...
Americas: Sonoco expands ClearGuard packaging range
Sonoco expands its ClearGuard portfolio of flexible packaging to include pouches for liquid or more viscous products.
They can withstand the rigors of the hot...
Americas: Xerium Technologies expands facilities for roll cover, mechanical services business
Xerium Technologies, a global provider of industrial consumable products and services, announced two plant expansion projects to enhance its rolls products and mechanical services...
Asia Pacific: BASF to add R&D building, facilities in China with €90M investment
BASF has broken ground on the second phase of its Innovation Campus Asia Pacific at its Pudong site in Shanghai, China.
The €90 million (US$120.90...
Americas: New water-based additive optimized for food contact packaging
Emerald Specialties Group has launched Masil Ultra SL1000, a water-based, zero-volatile organic compound additive designed to improve slip and mar resistance in waterborne coatings...
Europe: drinktec 2017 highlights PET materials, applications
The task of beverage manufacturers to make polyethylene terephthalate (PET) greener and more environmentally compatible is reflected on all levels: in the choice of...
Europe: Tetra Pak to supply FSC labelled packages worldwide
Tetra Pak can now supply Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) labelled packages from anywhere in the world, having received FSC Chain of Custody (CoC) certification...