Wednesday 16. March 2011
Self-adhesive Label Sector Back to Pre-Crisis Volumes in 2010
Industry Concerned about Severe Pressure on Raw Materials
Packaging
Wednesday 16. March 2011
Gerresheimer invests in the extension of its Medical Plastic Systems business unit
Extension of the Technical Competence Center for Medical Plastics Systems in Wackersdorf Closer links between engineering, sales and administration and the Technical Competence Center Gerresheimer is investing EUR 3.5 million in its Wackersdorf facility
Wednesday 16. March 2011
PepsiCo Develops World’s First 100 Percent Plant-Based, Renewably Sourced PET Bottle
Plant-based materials eliminate need for petroleum; significantly reduce bottle’s carbon footprint
Wednesday 16. March 2011
New Restrictions on Wood Packaging materials Shipping Between Canada and the U.S. Is Proposed per ISPM 15 Requirements by APHIS
If adopted, shipments containing bug-infested wood packaging materials could be refused as soon as summer 2011
Tuesday 15. March 2011
Owens-Illinois, Inc., Statement Regarding Asbestos Case Verdict
Late Friday afternoon, March 11, Owens-Illinois, Inc., received notice of a verdict handed down by a McLean County, Illinois, jury against four defendants, including Owens-Illinois, in a case alleging asbestos-related injuries. Of the total $90 million awarded by the jury against the four defendants, a combined $9.6 million in compensatory damages were assessed against all defendants, and $40 million in punitive damages were assessed against Owens-Illinois.
Tuesday 15. March 2011
PRATI signs new distribution agreements for Benelux, Brazil and the Far East
PRATI has entered into a number distribution agreements following a strong period of growth. The company, which has moved its operational headquarters to Faenza, has signed new deals that cover Benelux, Brazil and the Far East.
Monday 14. March 2011
cei (Coating Excellence International) Wins IoPP AmeriStar Award for Pinch Bottom Poly Woven Bags
cei (Coating Excellence International), the market leading flexible packaging and technical products company, today announced they are a proud recipient of the 2011 IoPP (Institute of Packaging Professionals) AmeriStar Award for their exclusive pinch bottom poly woven bags.