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| MWV begins production at expanded Spain unit, 02/05/2012 06:00 PM |
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Global packaging solutions company MeadWestvaco (MWV) has started to expand the production capacity for its Melodie fragrance pump at its facility in Barcelona, Spain. |
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| Billerud signs deal to acquire UPM packaging paper business, 02/05/2012 06:00 PM |
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Billerud Finland has signed an agreement to acquire UPM-Kymmene's (UPM) packaging paper business in the Finnish towns of Pietarsaari and Tervasaari for Skr1.2bn (€130m). |
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| White Paper on 'The Anti-Counterfeiting of Medicines', 02/02/2012 06:00 PM |
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The white paper, published by European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), is intended to express views of the European-based innovative pharmaceutical industry associated within the EFPIA to combat counterfeiting. |
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| Crown Holdings Q4 net income drops 82%, 02/02/2012 06:00 PM |
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US packaging giant Crown Holdings has reported a 2011 fourth quarter net income of $8m, an 82% drop compared to the $45m taken in the corresponding quarter last year. |
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| Mondi introduces high-barrier paper bag, 02/02/2012 06:00 PM |
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Mondi Coatings and Consumer Packaging, a producer of extrusion coated and laminated consumer packaging materials, has launched a new paper-based bag that has the same high-barrier features as plastic bags. |
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| Winpak Pouch Machine Allows HR Pharmaceuticals to Launch a Sachet Version of its Medical and Personal Lubricants, 02/02/2012 08:45 AM |
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HR Pharmaceuticals decided to invest in packet production late last year and Winpak's W-12 vertical form/fill/seal pouch/sachet packaging machine has helped the company to achieve this goal. |
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| Sachet Production - A Winpak and HR Pharmaceuticals Collaboration, 02/01/2012 06:00 PM |
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HR Pharmaceuticals has introduced a sachet version of its popular lubricating jelly with the help of a Winpak W-12 vertical form/fill/seal pouch/sachet packaging machine. |
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| Tesco ditches carbon labelling initiative, 02/01/2012 06:00 PM |
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UK supermarket giant Tesco has announced it will drop plans to label all its 70,000 products with a carbon footprint logo, blaming the amount of work involved. |
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| Sato introduces CO2 reducing label, 02/01/2012 06:00 PM |
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Japanese producer of barcode printing, labelling and EPC/RFID solutions Sato has launched a new series of labels that absorb and reduce CO2 released into the atmosphere during label incineration. |
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| WRAP publishes guide to increase UK plastic recycling, 01/31/2012 06:00 PM |
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Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) in the UK has published a new technical guide that aims to help local authorities increase plastic bottle recycling rates. |
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| Uson unveils packaging leak tester, 01/31/2012 06:00 PM |
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US-based manufacturer of leak detection equipment Uson has unveiled a new tester for package leaks, designed for optimum flexibilty. |
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| Brancott Estate launches smartphone app, 01/30/2012 06:00 PM |
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Pernod Ricard New Zealand has announced the launch of a smartphone application for its wine brand Brancott Estate following the release of a new packaging style across the company's entire range. |
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| Bemis to shut down two North American plants, 01/30/2012 06:00 PM |
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US-based flexible packaging and pressure sensitive materials maker Bemis has decided to shut down two additional North American plants this year as part of its facility consolidation programme. |
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| Rinstrum Release XD30 Harsh Environment Remote Display, 01/30/2012 03:44 AM |
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The XD30 remote builds on Rinstrum's already successful X320 indicator to create a remote display that is ideal for use in agriculture, food processing, automotive, chemical or pharmaceutical applications, or any applications that require reliability… |
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| White Paper on 'GHS Chemical Labeling Compliance: Requirements and Solutions', 01/29/2012 06:00 PM |
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The white paper published by QuickLabel Systems summarises the new globally harmonized system (GHS) regulations, which pertain to chemical product labelling and documentation. |
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| Bosch to implement two new filling systems for liquid food, 01/29/2012 06:00 PM |
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Bosch Packaging Technology is set to introduce a new pouch and clean-filling thermoforming machine for liquid food. |
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| Ginebra buys Philippine bottling company, 01/29/2012 06:00 PM |
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Philippines-based diversified alcoholic beverage company Ginebra San Miguel (GSMI), the beverage manufacturing arm of San Miguel has announced the acquisition of East Pacific Star Bottlers Philippines for P200m ($5m). |
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| Global packaging industry forecast to reach $820bn by 2016, 01/26/2012 06:00 PM |
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The global packaging market is expected to reach $820bn by 2016, driven by growing demand in emerging and transitional economies, according to a new forecast by Pira International. |
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| MWV reports Q4 profit loss, 01/26/2012 06:00 PM |
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Global packaging company MeadWestvaco (MWV) has posted a fourth quarter loss of $9m, citing the tough economic conditions. |
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| Food packaging: 2011's best and brightest, 01/25/2012 07:00 PM |
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Today's food packaging can interact with consumers more effectively than ever, both before and after purchase. We look back over some of the most acclaimed food packaging designs of the last 12 months. |
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