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PLZ Aeroscience Acquires Assured Packaging
18 May 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
Canada-based custom manufacturer of aerosols Assured Packaging has been acquired by PLZ Aerosciene that makes it the most diversified custom aerosol filler in the country.
Services > Packaging Services > News
Edelmann creates new packaging for perfume brand
18 May 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
Germany-based board and paper packaging company Edelmann Group has created a new visual and tactile flair to the packaging for a perfume by burlesque performer Dita Von Teese.
Services > Design > News
Ardagh installs new food can line at Ukraine plant
18 May 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
Irish glass and metal packaging company Ardagh Group has announced an investment of $4m to install new food can line at its plant in Bila Tserkva, Ukraine.
Specialized Packaging > Food Products > News
Al Bayader announces expansion plans
18 May 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
Sharjah-based food packaging company Al Bayader International has announced expansion plans including 300% jump in revenues and a new manufacturing plant.
Specialized Packaging > Food Products > News
O-I unveils waste-saving VersaFlow jar
18 May 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
US-based glass container producer Owens-Illinois O-I has developed VersaFlow line of jars with a different shape of pouring spout to avoid wastage of food and enable comfortable pouring.
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Guayaki unveils Yerba Mate in Rexam cans
18 May 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
US-based beverage maker Guayaki has introduced a new line in Rexam's 12oz. SLEEK cans for Yerba Mate, an organic caffeine drink.
Specialized Packaging > Beverage Products > News
Bemis slashes workforce in view of falling demand
18 May 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
Wisconsin-based packaging products firm Bemis has announced its intention to chop its workforce by 6% in line with a fall in demand for polyethylene bags for the bakery-industry packaging produced at the Valmont Industrial Park plant.
Services > Packaging Services > News
UPM Platting papers conferred EU Ecolabel
18 May 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
Germany-based labeling paper producer UPM has been awarded the EU Ecolabel recognition for adhering to its compliance with rigid environmental criteria concerning energy consumption and chemical waste levels, in addition to air and water conservation.
Packaging Materials > News
APPE produces PET bottle for Asda’s salad dressings
18 May 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
UK-based APPE has designed and produced a new 250ml PET bottle for retail giant Asda’s ‘Chosen by You’ salad dressings. The bottle will provide a 90% weight reduction over the glass bottle it will replace, achieving an annual saving of around 200t of packaging.
Types of Packaging > PET > News
KBR bags contract from CTL Packaging
18 May 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
CTL Packaging, part of a Spanish company has awarded a $23.6m contract to US-based construction services company, KBR Building for the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Dallas, North Carolina, US.
Services > Packaging Services > News
Zeller Plastik unveils new dispensing closure
18 May 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
Zeller Plastik, France a GCS brand has announced the launch of a new lightweight snap hinged dispensing closure, Touareg for tubes. The new 35mm diameter closure completes the range from 30mm to 50mm tubes in the Supersoft family range.
Types of Packaging > Closures > News
Nicolet Capital buys flexible packaging converter Interflex
17 May 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
US-based flexible packaging firm Interflex has been acquired by investment firm Nicolet Capital Partners, as the latter has plans to grow Interflex through acquisitions.
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Shanghai Blopak expands overseas with new sales division
17 May 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
China-based Cosmetic packaging products firm Shanghai Blopak automated its machinery and has been expanding overseas to Asia-Pacific and the US.
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Western Massachusetts body recycles 31,000 tons in 2011
17 May 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) announced that over 31,000 tons of plastic, paper, metals and glass were recycled during 2011 by seventy-seven western Massachusetts municipalities.
Green Packaging > Recyclable > News
Mars Botanical revamps CocoaVia packaging
17 May 2012 | By PKBR Staff Writer
Mars Botanical, a scientific business unit of chocolate maker Mars, has unveiled an improved look for its CocoaVia supplement brand.
Specialized Packaging > Food Products > News

PKBR Supplier Recommendations

Sofrigam - Industrial Insulated and Refrigerated Packaging
Sofrigam designs and qualifies isothermal and refrigerated packaging enabling the transport of heat sensitive products in non-refrigerated vehicles.... Suppliers
Alfatherm - Rigid and Semi-Rigid PVC Films for the Packaging Industry
Alfatherm is an Italian company which specialises in the development and supply of rigid and semi-rigid PVC films that are commonly used in applications such as packaging, shrink sleeves, adhesive coating, adhesive tapes, wine capsule and surface decoration.... Suppliers
Hapa - Late Stage Customisation and On Demand Printing Technologies
Hapa is the world leader in late stage customisation and on demand printing technologies for the pharmaceutical sector, delivering fast, accurate and value-creating packaging solutions.... Suppliers
GSE Dispensing - Gravimetric Dispensing Systems for Ink and Paste
With a long and decorated history, GSE Dispensing is a global leader in gravimetric dispensing solutions for ink, paste and paint logistics. Located in the Netherlands, with a subsidiary Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, GSE has gained a strong position the market.... Suppliers
The Box - Tin Packaging Specialist
Headquartered in the Netherlands, The Box is a leading tin packaging specialist with many years of experience.... Suppliers
Securikett - Producer of Labels with Sophisticated Security Features to Combat Counterfeiting
Securikett specializes in the development and manufacture of high-quality labels to protect products from counterfeiting. Using modern reel-to-reel printing methods, Securikett produce intricate labels which feature advanced security measures at an affordable cost to its customers.... Specialized Packaging > Pharma Products > Suppliers
Robinson - Packaging Innovation
Robinson Plastic Packaging is a leading provider of innovative, custom injection moulded plastic packaging solutions.... Packaging Materials > Suppliers
Lintec - Manufacturer of Adhesives for the Packaging and Label Industry
Lintec Corporation is a global leader in the manufacture of adhesives. Lintec offers a wide range of products including adhesive papers and films for seals and labels, packaging tapes, construction materials, automotive products, tapes for use in semiconductor manufacture, optically functional films, as well as healthcare products.... Packaging Technology > Automation & Technology > Suppliers
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PKBR White Paper Recommendations

Smart Ink Logistics 26 January 2012 | By GSE Dispensing
The Seven Wastes and Five‘S’ business models show automated ink logistics are vital for lean, responsive print operations. Download this free white paper written by Maarten Hummelen, marketing director at GSE Dispensing, to find out more... White Papers Dynamic Accumulation Method for Measuring Oxygen Transmission Rate of Polymer Materials Using Florescence Oxygen Detection 19 January 2012 | By OxySense
A new dynamic accumulation method for measuring oxygen transmission rate (OTR) of packages and packaging films using fibre optic oxygen sensing technology has been developed. The method allows for oxygen to transfer through a given area of packaging or sample film and accumulate in a given volume. Download this white paper to find out more.... White Papers Coors Brewers Paper 19 January 2012 | By OxySense
A novel, non-invasive method of measuring in-pack oxygen concentration and its application in the study of staling of a fruit flavoured alcoholic beverage. Please download this white paper to find out more.... White Papers Securikett - Security Labels to Comply with Directive 2011/62/EU 16 January 2012 | By Securikett
The new EU Directive 2011/62/EU is intended to broaden and standardise the counterfeit protection of prescription medicines placed on the market of the European Union. It will have significant impacts in the area of pharmaceutical packaging, which in future will be required to include obligatory safety features that make it possible to verify the origins of medicinal products. Download this white paper to find out how Securikett is complying with this directive.... Specialized Packaging > Pharma Products > White Papers GMG Packaging Brochure: Color Management and Proofing in Packaging Printing 16 November 2011 | By GMG
Download this free brochure to find out more about GMG’s products and services.... White Papers See more
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