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New Exopack Holdings Sarl Creates 6th Largest Global Plastics Packaging Company

(Flexpack News)

May 05, 2013, ... of more than US$2.5B, making it the sixth-largest plastics packaging company in the world. Joining Exopack, a US-based producer of flexible paper and plastic packaging and advanced coatings, will be ...

Plastic Packaging Technologies Purchased by Mid Oaks Investments

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January 05, 2011, Plastic Packaging Technologies, LLC (PPT), a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging, has been purchased by privately-held Mid Oaks Investments LLC, Buffalo Grove, IL, for an undisclosed amount KANSAS ...

Plastic Packaging Adds Third F&K

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December 31, 2009, HICKORY, NC | Plastic Packaging has purchased its third Fischer & Krecke press in the past three years, adding an eight-color FP 14S gearless CI flexo HICKORY, NC | Plastic Packaging has purchased its ...

German Plastics Packaging Industry Profits 'Tense

(News | New Products)

April 14, 2009, ... the current economic situation as worse than three months ago, according to an IK economic poll for the second quarter of 2009. Against the background of the economic crisis, the position of the plastics ...

Food Packaging Boosts Demand for Plastic Sheet

(Substrates)

June 30, 2008, CLEVELAND, OH Demand for plastic sheet in the US is projected to grow almost 3%/yr to 7.7 billion lbs in 2011, valued at $7.2 billion (resin content only). CLEVELAND, OH Demand for plastic sheet in the ...

Paper vs. Plastic in Packaging

(Archive)

January 01, 2007, In 18 selected markets where plastic and paper compete as packaging materials, plastic is expected to increase its share of the market to 53% (in pounds) in 2010, according to "Paper vs. Plastic in Packaging," ...

Emerging Technologies in Plastic Packaging Symposium

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October 01, 2006, Innoplast Solutions presents "Emerging Technologies in Plastic Packaging," to be held October 30-31, 2006, in Chicago. PRESS RELEASE Innoplast Solutions presents "Emerging Technologies in Plastic Packaging," ...

Emerging Technologies in Plastic Packaging Symposium

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September 23, 2006, Innoplast Solutions presents "Emerging Technologies in Plastic Packaging," to be held October 30-31, 2006, in Chicago. PRESS RELEASE Innoplast Solutions presents "Emerging Technologies in Plastic Packaging," ...

Biodegradable Plastics in Packaging Applications

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June 04, 2006, Bioplastic packaging materials offer some exciting possibilities, but do they make commercial sense? How far advanced is the technology and how are they performing in the real world? Found out at the Biodegradable ...

Film Trends Focus of of Plastic Packaging Conference

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January 23, 2005, InnoPlast Solutions and Gehrke, Kaas, & Assoc. announce the second annual conference on "Global Trends in Plastic Packaging Films," scheduled for February 28–March 3 at the Hilton Hotel-Airport, New Orleans, ...

FDA Approves BASF's Heliogen Green K 9360 Pigment for Plastic Food Packagin

(Archive)

November 04, 2004, ... plastic food-packaging applications. Approval of this pigment reflects our continuing commitment to innovation in products that offer new marketing opportunities for our customers seeking to differentiate ...

Novel Method for Testing the Grease Resistance of Plastic-Based Dry Pet Food Packaging

(The Place)

March 30, 2004, ... primary factors influencing staining are the contact pressure between pet food and packaging and the amount of available fat in the pet food. Although the recent introduction of plastic-based materials ...

Society of Plastics Industry Plays Major Role in FDA Exemption of Food Packaging from Bioterrorism Rules

(News | New Products)

November 04, 2003, The Society of Plastics Industry Inc. (SPI) reports it's pleased with the US Food and Drug Adminstration's recent decision to exclude food packaging and other food-contact materials and articles from revised ...

Pactiv to Buy Plastic Packaging Assets of Rock-Tenn Company

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September 23, 2003, Pactiv Corp. reports an agreement to purchase the plastic packaging assets of Rock-Tenn Company. LAKE FOREST, IL, USA—Pactiv Corp. reports an agreement to purchase the plastic packaging assets of Rock-Tenn ...

LatinPack's Plastic Packaging Seminar Location Chang

(News | New Products)

October 10, 2002, LatinPack seminar, Plastics in Packaging, is relocated to Hotel Fiesta Americana, Reforma, Mexico. The two day seminar, slated for October 16 and 17, 2002, will include discussions and presentations on ...

The Missing Link: Plastics History Leads to Packaging

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April 30, 2001, From fake flowers to hygienic-paper packaging, Germany's Böhme family has been in plastics for nearly 50 years. For almost as long, the company has linked its print quality to Fischer & Krecke presses. ...

UK packaging markets expected to show growth in plastics, paper

(Magazine)

July 31, 1995, ... includes the chapter Industry Forecast, which states, "The overall market for packaging in the UK is forecast to show growth in the future, particularly in plastics - and paper-based sectors." It's forecast ...

APR Releases New and Improved PCR Certification Program The seal of approval for post-consumer recycled plastics

(News | New Products)

November 20, 2024, The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) recently announced significant upgrades and improvements to the APR PCR Certification Program. The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) recently announced ...

Starlinger acquires Woven Packaging Division from Windmöller & Hölscher

(News | New Products)

November 20, 2024, ... “W&H Machinery GmbH” which specialises in woven packaging. With this acquisition, Starlinger further strengthens its position as world-leading supplier of machinery for woven plastic packaging. The ...

Merging Innovation and Sustainability in Flexible Packaging

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November 03, 2024, ... has emerged as a cornerstone of innovation, revolutionizing the way products are stored, transported and presented to consumers. Leveraging materials such as plastic, film, paper and aluminum foil, flexible ...