Separated glass collection schemes need to be more widely supported across Europe in order to boost the recycling rate of bottles and jars, a key body has insisted.
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Separated glass collection schemes need to be more widely supported across Europe in order to boost the recycling rate of bottles and jars, a key body has insisted.
More International NewsSeparate glass collections crucial, says report
Separated glass collection schemes need to be more widely supported across Europe in order to boost the recycling rate of bottles and jars, a key body has insisted.
Filed Under: Environment, Europe, Glass, News
Skanem buys majority stake in Indian labels firmLabels multinational Skanem has bought into the growing South Asian packaging market by taking a majority stake in an Indian label printer.
Filed Under: Asia Pacific, Business, Europe, Labelling, Mergers & acquisitions, Middle East & Africa, News
Sealed Air blows up egg for Pancake Day | Video
Protective packaging giant Sealed Air has blown an egg sky-high in a Pancake Day stunt to test its products’ protective qualities.
Filed Under: Americas, International, News
Amcor H1 profit down as it eyes emerging markets
Amcor has reported that first-half profit fell 9.4% to $204.9m year-on-year and said it continues to pursue growth opportunities in emerging markets.
Filed Under: Asia Pacific, Business, International, News, Results Tagged With: Alcan Packaging, amcor, Europe
Colbert installs new flexographic printing pressUS-based cartonboard manufacturer Colbert Packaging Corporation has installed a new nine-color 23-inch wide Primographic printing press, from CPS Canadian Primoflex Systems.
Filed Under: Americas, Equipment, International
Crown expands in China and Malaysia
Metal packaging giant Crown said that it plans to build a new beverage can plant in China and install a new can line in its existing facility in Bangi, Malaysia.
Filed Under: Asia Pacific, International, Metal, News Tagged With: Crown; packaging; metal; China; Malaysia
Tetra Pak adds capacity as Finnish plant opensTetra Pak has opened a new packaging materials factory in Finland that will produce up to 500 million packs every year.
Filed Under: Cartonboard, Drinks, Europe, News
Cryovac to close US packaging plant
Filed Under: Americas, Flexible Plastics, News
Springsteen box set wins Grammy for best packaging
Art directors Dave Bett and Michelle Holme won the Grammy for best packaging last night for their work on Bruce Springsteen’s six-disc ‘The Promise: The Darkness On The Edge of Town Story’ set.
Filed Under: Americas, Design & Innovation - sponsored by Opus 21 Digital, International, News Tagged With: 2012 Grammy Awards, Born in the USA, box set, Bruce Springsteen, CDs, DVDs, Grammy nominees, packaging, singer, Special Limited Edition
International Paper gets green light to buy Temple-Inland
Paper giant International Paper has announced that it has won US antitrust approval for its $3.7 billion takeover of Temple-Inland, on condition that it sells three containerboard mills.
Filed Under: Americas, Corrugated, News
API urged to sell by major shareholderUS pack supplier acquires case packing kit firm
Packaging machinery provider Pro Mach has expanded its end of line business unit with the acquisition of Edson Packaging Machinery.
Filed Under: Business, International, Mergers & acquisitions, News, Packing/filling Equipment
Tetra Pak opens new packaging plant in Finland
Filed Under: Europe, International, Materials, News
Bell and Grumbe form transparent alliance
Bell Packaging has announced an alliance with Spanish group Grumbe to promote their range of transparent packaging products in the UK.
Filed Under: Design & Innovation - sponsored by Opus 21 Digital, easyFairs, Europe, International, News
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