Tag: packaging
Americas: SunOpta sells equipment to discontinue unit
SunOpta will sell equipment used in the production of flexible, re-sealable pouches from its Allentown, PA facility to Skjodt-Barrett for US$2 million.
The company...
Europe: Crown honors three facilities for sustainability achievements
Crown Holdings honored three of its facilities for outstanding sustainability achievements from 2015 to 2016.
First introduced in 2012, the biennial Chairman’s Sustainability Awards...
Europe: Refresco buys producer of beverages for US$1.25B
Refresco, an independent bottler of beverages for retailers and brands in Europe and the US, has acquired the bottling activities of Cott for US$1.25...
Americas: Bosch launches Biscuit on Pile system at show
Bosch Packaging Technology will launch its flexible Biscuit on Pile packaging system for plain, sweet and savory biscuits in North America at Pack Expo,...
Americas: Sonoco buys Clear Lam for US$170M
Sonoco has acquired Clear Lam Packaging, a family-held developer and manufacturer of flexible and forming plastic packaging films, for approximately US$170 million in cash.
Founded...
Europe: Gebo Cermex releases product handling machine at show
Gebo Cermex introduces product handling technology AQFlex, offering packaging line performance, agility and smooth contactless product conveying and accumulation, in a very compact space.
The...
Americas: PepsiCo joins The Recycling Partnership
PepsiCo joins The Recycling Partnership to address the continued shortfall in US recycling rates.
Currently, still less than half of recyclables in U.S. homes...
Asia Pacific: Dow offers material for safe packaging for e-commerce
Dow releases its Affinity Polyolefin Plastomers to deliver greater sealant performance as compared to traditional polyethylene at much lower cost for e-commerce applications.
Through the...
Americas: Multi-Color to gain foothold in Asia with acquisition
Multi-Color Corporation will acquire the labels division of Constantia Flexibles for approximately US$1.3 billion, payable in cash and stock.
The combined annual revenues and EBITDA...
Europe: Perstorp’s bioplastics gets food contact approval
Perstorp has acquired food contact use approval for its Capa for bioplastics product grades 6500D and the new 6800D.
The Capa 6800D for bioplastics extends...