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Global regulators commit to cooperate on observational research in the context of COVID-19
Regulators from around the world have agreed three priority areas for cooperation on observational research during COVID-19. They will collaborate on pregnancy research, on medicines used in clinical practice and on vaccine safety and effectiveness monitoring. -
MULTIVAC receives the Axia Best Managed Companies Award 2020
MULTIVAC is a winner of the Axia Best Managed Companies Award 2020, a seal of approval that is awarded by Deloitte, WirtschaftsWoche, Credit Suisse and BDI to companies, which are judged to be outstandingly well managed. -
Amid Push to Save Space and Shipping Costs for Larger Items, PACT Sees Increased Demand for Patented Corrugated Crates
Collapsible “J-Crates” protect large, even fragile items with reduced labor, increased sustainability and mitigated “end of life” shipping costs. -
Plastic packaging still confronting sustainability challenges
The coronavirus has only helped to underscore the importance of plastic packaging when it comes to keeping food contamination-free and to preserving its freshness and usability for longer. -
Glenroy Inc. Recognizes Essential Manufacturing Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., May 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glenroy™ Inc., an essential manufacturer and Wisconsin-based converter and printer of flexible packaging for over 50 years, is committed to the health and safety of all employees, customers, partners, and communities served during the COVID- -
A new push towards Sustainable Packaging - BOTTA Packaging with ESSELUNGA to substitute bubble wrap with Paper.
BOTTA Packaging flanked the leading Italian supermarkets chain Esselunga to develop an innovative envelope, entirely lined with corrugated paper, to protect bottles and eggs during online shopping deliveries. A clear and determined choice to meet customer needs in a more sustainable way. -
Schreiner ProTech Introduces Microfont Color Laser Film Anticounterfeiting Solution
Schreiner ProTech, a Germany-based global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative functional labels with value-added benefits for the automotive and engineering-based industries, has introduced an anticounterfeiting solution featuring the application of a customized microfont on color l -
MULTIVAC receives the Axia Best Managed Companies Award 2020
Wolfertschwenden, 15 May 2020 – MULTIVAC is a winner of the Axia Best Managed Companies Award 2020, a seal of approval that is awarded by Deloitte, WirtschaftsWoche, Credit Suisse and BDI to companies, which are judged to be outstandingly well managed. -
ACG receives certification for its ‘Clean Label’ capsules
Becomes the world’s first and the only capsule manufacturer to receive it -
SC Johnson Converts Line at Largest Global Manufacturing Plant to Produce Hand Sanitizer for COVID-19 Health Workers and First Responders
Responding to a shortage of hand sanitizer nationally that is leaving those on the front lines at risk for COVID-19 infection, SC Johnson is building new capacity to manufacture up to 75,000 bottles of hand sanitizer per month. -
Mondi produces and donates protective medical gowns for key health care workers in Germany
Three Mondi plants in Germany (Halle, Steinfeld and Gronau) are set to produce and donate 10,000 protective gowns to workers in local nursing homes and retirement facilities The initiative will involve using extruded PE tubes to be assembled into single-use protective garments -
Proven efficiency and reliability on Quilmes Argentina’s hot-fill line that bottles Gatorade in PET containers
In collaboration with Sidel, Cervecería y Maltería Quilmes – the largest drinks company in Argentina – have reached high levels of efficiency, of up to 100%, on their most recent complete hot-fill line, as part of their ongoing pursuit of excellence. -
EU actions to support availability of medicines during COVID-19 pandemic – update #5
The EU Executive Steering Group on Shortages of Medicines Caused by Major Events held a virtual meeting on 6 May 2020. -
Smithers forecasts global functional additive sales for plastic packaging to increase to $2.3 billion and global barrier coatings to $2.4 billion
Global functional additive sales for plastic packaging are forecast to grow during 2020–25 at an annual average rate of 5.3% to approximately $2.3 billion from $1.7 billion in 2019. -
Contec, Inc., Milliken partner to produce Sporicidin® brand disinfectant qualified to kill coronavirus
-- Leading manufacturers work to fill high demand for antibacterial cleaning solutions -
New Leadership for EUROPEN
Brussels, 11 May 2020 - EUROPEN, the European Organization for Packaging and Environment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Francesca Stevens as Managing Director per 1 June 2020. Ms. -
Luminer Reports Increase in Extended Content Label Orders, Due to Coronavirus-related Clinical Trials
Labeling solutions provider also sees uptick in label production for OTC medications treating flu-like symptoms. -
Continuing Sustainability Efforts, Neopac Moves Toward Mono-Material Barrier Tubes Designed for Recyclability
Company is in the development stages of food- and pharma-grade tube solutions that align with existing recycling processes. -
Smithers forecasts the global cannabis packaging market to reach over $580 million in 2019
LEATHERHEAD, Surrey, UK and AKRON, Ohio, USA – 6 May 2020 – The global cannabis packaging industry is in a state of transition from an illegal to a legal market, and there will be a number of winners and losers. Large national brands and producers with economies of scale will win. -
The D-Flex from Haselmeier wins Red Dot for outstanding design quality
Stuttgart, Germany, May 5, 2020 - The Red Dot Jury has made its decision: The D-Flex® emerged victorious from the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2020 and won a Red Dot for its good design quality. -
Specialty Label for Needle Protection System
Multi-Lingual and Compact: Schreiner MediPharm Supplies Booklet-Label for Clinical Trial at Sanofi -
Two experts in wine pair up: Domaine Chandon Australia partner with Sidel for custom bottling End-of-Line operation
Part of the LVMH group, Domaine Chandon Australia (DCA) are an Australian sparkling wine specialist and producer with genuine French heritage. DCA made the decision to collaborate with Sidel on a project to improve the efficiency of their bottling operations. -
EU Soft Drink Consumption Increased Unexpectedly in 2018
IndexBox has just published a new report: 'EU - Soft Drinks - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings. -
The EU Paper Dishes And Cups Imports Soar, Boosted by Rising Demand in Western Europe
IndexBox has just published a new report: 'EU - Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings. -
The EU Folding Boxboard Market Reached $9.6B
IndexBox has just published a new report: 'EU - Folding Boxboard - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.