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ds smith adds to packaging portfolio with 220m duropack deal

24 Feb 2015
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corrugated packaging giant ds smith has hit the acquisition trail again, snapping up duropack for around &pound220mduropack is a recycled corrugated board packaging business and operates across south eastern europe. ds smith is buying the operation from cp group 2.according to ds smith, duropack has &ldquonumber one or two market positions in many of the geographies it operates&rdquo.

constantia flexibles develops pressuresensitive label for pet bottles

24 Feb 2015
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the labels division of austriabased constantia flexibles has developed a pressuresensitive label for pet bottles, spearrc.the new costeffective recycling solution includes clear, white and metalized film material options and is claimed to be a proprietary technology.the company had been working on the development of a pressuresensitive label alternative since 2002 with north america&39s association of postconsumer plastics recyclers apr.however, having developed a cost prohibitive product, the company continued work and has now released spearrc which can provide pet bottles to take adva

tcl packaging develops microperforated lidding films for soft fruits pkbr staff writer

21 Feb 2015
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ukbased flexible packaging films producer tcl packaging has developed microperforated printed lidding films to create optimum conditions for soft fruit.the films have been designed to allow particular gas and moisture transmission rates, effective tray sealing and maximum protection from contaminants for the contents as it is a frequent issue faced by fruit with standard holepunched lidding films.tcl technical director markus jarvstrom said &quotfruit lidding film is often perceived as a relatively simple product but developing it is a complex task.

introducing pressure sensitive labels compatible with pet bottle recycling

21 Feb 2015
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20 feb 2015introducing pressure sensitive labels compatible with pet bottle recyclingconstantia flexibles labels division is pleased to introduce spearrc a proprietary, industry first technology developed to allow the 400 billion global pet bottles to take advantage of the benefits of pressure sensitive labels without the recycling contamination of traditional materials.spear has worked in conjunction with north america&39s apr association of postconsumer plastics recyclers to create a recyclable pressuresensitive label alternative since 2002 and although a solution had been discovered,

packaging innovations 2015 women in packaging take centre stage

21 Feb 2015
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packaging innovations 2015, running alongside empack and label&ampprint, will include a focus on the rise of women in packaging.it has recently been reported that more women are rising to the highest levels of leadership within the packaging industry and the trend promises to change how the sector does business.in response, show organisers easyfairs have lined up an all female panel for its ever popular show feature, the big print debate, which will be addressing &lsquoas personalisation increasingly becomes the norm will its greatest impact be on the shelf or in the home&rsquo

love week central florida continues with mealpackaging event in leesburg

21 Feb 2015
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leesburg &mdash the city&39s love week central florida 2015 comes to an end sunday, but not before a volley of events take place as part of the third annual ode to good deeds and community projects, including a major foodpackaging event and a hotdog and chili giveaway.the 20,000mealpackaging event for deliver the difference, a eustisbased hungerrelief organization, is slated from 9 a.m. to 1230 p.m.

microwave packaging market benefiting from technological advancements developed by sealpac and huhtamaki bcp ltd

21 Feb 2015
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sealpac is highlighting their newly developed and technologically advanced packaging systems at the anuga foodtec event being held on the 24th to 27th march in cologne, germany.the company will be demonstrating the latest trends and technological advancements in ovenable and microwaveable packaging solutions. such innovations enable customers to place raw chicken and meat products in their original packaging and straight into the oven or microwave without having to remove the seal.