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AGI-Shorewood unveils new packaging technology Global packaging company AGI-Shorewood has unveiled its new technology that gives consumer packaged goods companies freedom to apply reflective packaging design elements. The new 'refleXions' uses technology in an in-line process to offer an alternative to metalized polyester, metalized transfer or hot foil stamping. Packaging Technology > Automation & Technology > News
Cardinal Health launches surgical gloves in green packaging By PKBR Staff Writer
US-based health care services company Cardinal Health has announced the launch of its surgical gloves portfolio in sustainable, half-fold packaging. The portfolio includes the Protexis powder-free and Triflex powdered surgical gloves.
Green Packaging > Sustainable Packaging > News UPM Raflatac expands durables labeling range By PKBR Staff Writer
UPM Raflatac, part of UPM's engineered materials business group has launched a new addition to the durables labeling range. Compared to the heat-resistant PET Matt White 60, the new top-coated polyester face PET Matt White TC 50 offers a fit-for-purpose solution in many applications.
Packaging Materials > News Körrisaft chooses RPC container for curry ketchup By PKBR Staff Writer
Germany-based Körrisaft, the official ketchup of FC St Pauli in Hamburg since summer 2008 has selected a plastic bottle from RPC Containers for its curry ketchup. The standard 520 ml Eclipse multilayer PP bottle is filled at Farmhaus Produktions und Handelsgesellschaft in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Specialized Packaging > Food Products > News
Jelly Belly introduces Snapple Mix in new miniature bottles By PKBR Staff Writer
US-based manufacturer of jelly beans and candies, Jelly Belly has announced the launch of its Jelly Belly Snapple Mix in new miniature bottles. The miniature size is ideal for party favors, snacks and conveniently-sized for pockets and purses.
Specialized Packaging > Beverage Products > News Sun Chemical to feature new packaging solutions By PKBR Staff Writer
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC group will feature SunGraphics flexographic plate technology, with Esko HD software and CDI high resolution imaging for narrow web, tag and label and corrugated printers. Sun Chemical will also introduce printers with new Flat-Top Dot technology that prints with 30 to 60% less impression sensitivity compared to standard digital plates.
Specialized Packaging > Chemicals > News UAE’s packaging industry reaches $1.84bn in 2011: Report By PKBR Staff Writer
UAE’s packaging industry which grew at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.27% during 2007–11, touched $1.84bn in 2011, according to a BRICdata report.
Specialized Packaging > Food Products > News

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Stabburet to re-launch jam products in Crown closure
20 February 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
Norwegian manufacturer of jams and ready meal products Stabburet is all set to re-launch its Nora’s Homemade jam featuring Orbit Closure from Crown Food Europe – Cans and Closures, a business unit of Crown Holdings.
Types of Packaging > Closures > News
Plain cigarette packaging increases youth smoking: Report
20 February 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
The idea of introducing plain packaging for cigarettes is likely to lead to a rise in youth smoking, according to a report by Adam Smith Institute, a free market think-tank.
News

Packaging Materials

Cereplast to unveil new bioplastic resin grades
22 February 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
US manufacturer of biobased and sustainable plastics Cereplast is all set to introduce several new bioplastic resin grades, which include Sustainable 1020D, a translucent injection molding grade; Compostable 4008D, a new paper extrusion coating grade; Hybrid 106D, a melt flow injection molding grade, and an EVA Hybrid grade.
Packaging Materials > News
UPM Raflatac expands durables labeling range
22 February 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
UPM Raflatac, part of UPM's engineered materials business group has launched a new addition to the durables labeling range. Compared to the heat-resistant PET Matt White 60, the new top-coated polyester face PET Matt White TC 50 offers a fit-for-purpose solution in many applications.
Packaging Materials > News

Specialized Packaging

Sun Chemical to feature new packaging solutions
22 February 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC group will feature SunGraphics flexographic plate technology, with Esko HD software and CDI high resolution imaging for narrow web, tag and label and corrugated printers. Sun Chemical will also introduce printers with new Flat-Top Dot technology that prints with 30 to 60% less impression sensitivity compared to standard digital plates.
Specialized Packaging > Chemicals > News
Jelly Belly introduces Snapple Mix in new miniature bottles
22 February 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
US-based manufacturer of jelly beans and candies, Jelly Belly has announced the launch of its Jelly Belly Snapple Mix in new miniature bottles. The miniature size is ideal for party favors, snacks and conveniently-sized for pockets and purses.
Specialized Packaging > Beverage Products > News

Services

PCA announces 25% increase in dividend
22 February 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
US producer of corrugated packaging and container board, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) has increased its quarterly cash dividend by 25% to 25 cents per share. PCA said the first quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share will be paid on 13 April 2012 to shareholders of record as of 15 March 2012.
Services > Packaging Services > News
A G Barr revamps children's drinks range
21 February 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
Scottish soft drinks maker A G Barr has announced a new packaging design for its 330ml sports cap packs of Simply Fruity children’s drinks range.
Services > Design > News

Packaging Technology

Nichrome ships sugar packaging machine to Sudanese plant
22 February 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
Nichrome India, an integrated packaging machine manufacturer has exported a sugar assembling machine to a plant in Sudan for packing sweet crystals. Nichrome said the machine was supplied with feeding systems and conveyer belts while the order was bagged through Indian Sugar and General Engineering Corporation (ISGEC).
Packaging Technology > Machinery & Equipment > News
AGI-Shorewood unveils new packaging technology
22 February 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
Global packaging company AGI-Shorewood has unveiled its new technology that gives consumer packaged goods companies freedom to apply reflective packaging design elements. The new 'refleXions' uses technology in an in-line process to offer an alternative to metalized polyester, metalized transfer or hot foil stamping.
Packaging Technology > Automation & Technology > News

Green Packaging

Dynamite announces eco-friendly packaging for nutritional products
22 February 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
Dynamite Specialty Products, a company specialized in animal nutrition has created environment-friendly packaging and a new logo for its natural nutritional products, in partnership with Foerstel Design in Boise.
Green Packaging > Recyclable > News
Cardinal Health launches surgical gloves in green packaging
22 February 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
US-based health care services company Cardinal Health has announced the launch of its surgical gloves portfolio in sustainable, half-fold packaging. The portfolio includes the Protexis powder-free and Triflex powdered surgical gloves.
Green Packaging > Sustainable Packaging > News