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mets board unveils paperboards for confectionery packaging at prosweets 2015 pkbr staff writer

03 Feb 2015
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finlandbased paper and pulp firm mets&auml board has unveiled its range of lightweight paperboards for confectionery packaging at prosweets 2015 in cologne, germany.the company claims to incorporate fresh forest fibres from sustainably managed northern forests in its products.

recycling service handles spent aluminum oxide

03 Feb 2015
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february 2, 2015 with 100 closed loop recycling process, washington mills takes back spent aluminum oxide that would typically be put into landfills. spent aluminum oxide is blended with new bauxite, and this mixture is fed into specially designed furnaces that melt and purify liquid abrasive.&nbspprocess transforms spent aluminum oxide back into raw materials used&nbspto make pure fused aluminum oxide. recycling greens supply chain and frees companies from&nbspfuture landfill liabilities.washington mills electro minerals1801 buffalo ave., niagara falls, ny, 14302, usa

stora enso and pfffle create digitally printed packaging for confectionery products pkbr staff writer

03 Feb 2015
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finlandbased packaging solutions provider stora enso and german packaging printer pf&aumlffle have partnered to create digitally printed packaging for chocolate and confectionery products.stora enso has supplied board materials for the new packaging.earlier this month, pf&aumlffle had commenced operations at a new hp indigo 30000 digital printing press which primarily focuses on folding carton applications.the product has been trialled with chocolate producers and retail brands and stora enso is consulting them to ensure ideal print quality of substrates, including ensocoat, perform

new owner takes over at dow plant

03 Feb 2015
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by lou wilinstaff writerthe new owner of the filmproducing dow chemical co. plant in findlay plans to double the 55 jobs there in two to three years.valfilm north america, which took possession of the 400,000squarefoot plant at 3441 n. main st. on sunday, said it will double plant production and revenue by the end of this year.valfilm&rsquos films are used for food packaging, metal adhesion and embossing.it will begin broadening its product mix this spring. production of stretch film, widely used in industrial packaging, among others, will begin soon.

packaging innovations 2015 sherwood group to promote smartcentre services

03 Feb 2015
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the sherwood group is returning to the packaging innovations show to showcase its latest packaging concepts and innovations.the nottingham based packaging manufacturer launched its smartcentre innovation hub in 2014 with an investment of &pound250,000 in new equipment.the group will be showcasing the tesco croquembouche dessert kit pack and high quality samples printed on a largeformat uv flatbed inkjet printer, that utilises a four colour and white ink set with various varnish applications.the new services offered by the company, together with the recently launched smartdisplay divisio

pathway to profit through smart packaging innovations

03 Feb 2015
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active and intelligent packaging technologies are already seen by many brand owners and retailers as a route to increasing profits or improving the bottom line through savings in the supply chain.interactive packaging can enhance the consumer experience as well as provide useful insights into customer behaviour and as smart money follows smart ideas, venture capital inflows into active and intelligent packaging seem to be accelerating rapidly.delayed ripening and shelflife extensioncellresin technologies&rsquo smartfresh binds to plant ethylene receptors blocking the ethylene effect, th

mets board shows paperboards developed for beautycare and luxury products at pcd paris

02 Feb 2015
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2 february 2015mets&auml board shows paperboards developed for beautycare and luxury products at pcd parismets&auml board will show its extensive portfolio of lightweight packaging boards designed to give premium presence combined with sustainability at pcd packaging of perfume, cosmetics &amp design.of prime interest is carta allura, a new folding boxboard developed especially for luxury enduses, which has been very well received since its launch in 2014. carta allura has exceptional smoothness making it ideal for foil lamination, highgloss varnish and other special effects.

is a zerowaste supermarket possible this store hopes so

02 Feb 2015
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i don&rsquot make a habit of walking up to complete strangers in grocery stores and sparking up conversations, but earlier today there was a woman filling up a giant jar with olive oil at rainbow grocery, our local food cooperative, and i just had to ask her something.clearly the bottle had been filled before it looked slightly sticky, and based on the other items in her shopping basket, i quickly surmised that this woman was a seasoned byocer bringyourowncontainer.she was in the bulk food section, where shoppers fill reusable containers from home with various edibles everything from co