Tag: packaging
Americas: Bosch Packaging Technology displays product distribution system in Pack Expo
Bosch Packaging Technology will exhibit the Transver SDI (Smart Distribution Downwards Indirect) product distribution system as part of a Module++ system, which includes an...
Americas: Benchmark Automation exhibits feeder at Pack Expo
Benchmark Automation, powered by Pro Mach, will showcase its InFlight FT (floating transfer) feeder for non-contact loading of bakery and other delicate products and...
Asia Pacific: Shanghai to hold packaging show in November
Shanghai World of Packaging expo will hold four shows - PacPro Asia, China-Pharm, FoodPex and BulkPex), from November 17 to 20, 2015 at the...
Europe: Stora Enso sells plant for €14M
Van Genechten Packaging International (VGPI) will acquire a packaging plant from Stora Enso (SE), which is located in Komarom, Hungary.
The site realizes sales of...
Americas: O-I acquires Vitro’s business for US$2.15B
Owens-Illinois has acquired the Vitro food and beverage glass container business from Vitro in a transaction valued at approximately US$2.15 billion.
Vitro is the largest...
Asia Pacific: Exposure to phthalates could be linked to pregnancy loss,...
A study of more than 300 women suggests that exposure to certain phthalates — substances commonly used in food packaging, personal-care and other everyday...
Europe: Perstorp, Corbion release copoloymer for hot melt adhesives
Perstorp and Corbion have developed a lactide caprolactone copolymer for hot melt adhesive applications, as a result from a partnership agreement they signed in...
Europe: Denmark regulates fluorinated substances levels in food packaging
The Danish food authorities have introduced a guidance value on fluorinated substances in food packaging to reduce the use of these substances, which can...
Americas: Berlin Packaging buys 5th US company
US-based Berlin Packaging has acquired Vivid Packaging, an Ohio-based supplier of rigid packaging with a reach of 25 US states, Canada and Mexico.
The transaction...
Americas: Coffee Mate coffee creamers in SIG Combibloc packs
Nestlé Mexico expands its Coffee Mate coffee creamers in aseptic carton packs from SIG Combiloc.
In 2013, the product range grew from three varieties...