On May 2, Greif, Inc. (NYSE:GEF)(NYSE:GEF.B) acquired Petro-Summit Mechanical Co Ltd., Vietnam, a subsidiary of Asian Steel Co. Singapore.
Huhtamaki has completed the review of different strategic options for its Rigid Consumer Goods business unit in the UK. Huhtamaki is aiming to cease production of rigid plastic consumer goods packaging in the UK due to volume decline as well as continued increases in manufacturing and energy costs.
To support customers who have a commitment to sustainability and the environment, Rexam today has three major innovative product lines for make-up packaging: products using corn-based resin; products using wood-based resin and refillable packaging.
OYSTAR A+F will be showcasing a number of new innovations in its Setline range at interpack 2008
Linx Printing Technologies is exhibiting its solutions for large character marking (LCM) requirements at Interpack, with the IJ600 twinhead high definition coder joined by an example from the companys newly launched range of pigmented inks, developed especially for this printer.
Alcan Packaging, a business unit of Rio Tinto Alcan, is pleased to announce that it received three out of the seven Alufoil trophies that were awarded by the European Aluminium Foil Association during Interpack 2008, the world’s biggest packaging fair that took place in Dusseldorf, Germany, from 24 to 30 April.
The Rexam plant in Offranville, which specialises in primary packaging, has developed an innovative process which includes injection of plastic parts, automated assembly and desiccant filling.
