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previously known as huhtamaki films, now operating under infiana group

17 Jan 2015
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previously known as huhtamaki films, now operating under infiana groupwith its new name, the film expert markets itself as a provider of ideassince 15 january, huhtamaki films has been operating under the name &39infiana group&39. with the renaming, the film expert upholds its consistent market positioning and seamlessly continues in its role as a leading global player in the specialty film industry.&quotwe intentionally wanted to set ourselves apart in the search for our new name&quot, explains peter wahsner, ceo of infiana group.

new plastic garbage sacks combine antibacterial and biodegradable properties pkbr staff writer

17 Jan 2015
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new, advanced plastic garbage sacks have been developed by the middle east firm silex trading which combine symphony environmental&rsquos d2w oxobiodegradable and d2p antibacterial technologies, becoming a world first.garbage sackscombination of oxobiodegradable and antibacterial technologies in the same product helps the garbage sacks to combat bacteria which cause unpleasant odours and attract flies.a notable aspect of these sacks is that in the event it escapes authorised disposal and ends up in the open environment, it will convert into biodegradable materials and will safely biodeg

xrite europe to reveal new range at packaging innovations pkbr staff writer

17 Jan 2015
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colour management system and software solution provider xrite europe will demonstrate its newly developed product range at stand h23 in packaging innovations, nec birmingham on 2627 february 2015.among the hardware and software solutions to be displayed, exact and exact scan are the new generation innovations which promises the benefit of precise handheld colour measurement.both the solutions enable the printers and packaging converters to control, manage and communicate colour efficiently.

packaging innovation challenges of an ageing population

16 Jan 2015
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packaging innovation challenges of an ageing populationsupporting independent livingthe packaging society brings together leading members of the supply chain to explore the packaging design and development challenges faced by our ageing population.10 march 2015, london10 million people on the uk are over the age of 65.this figure will increase to 15.5 million people by 2034.half of all adults in the uk are over the age of 47.20 of the uk population have some form of disabilitythese statistics define the some of challenges faced by the packaging design and development community.

crustacean shells to preserve vegetables, says new study pkbr staff writer

16 Jan 2015
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researchers at the university of the basque country in spain are in the process of developing a new packaging technology using recycled crustacean shells that will help extend the shelflife of fresh vegetables.according to the researchers, a bioplastic made by isolating organic matter from shrimp shells, called chitosan, is capable of preserving the shelflife of baby carrots.the study, published in the journal postharvest biology and technology, argues that this new method will help reduce the need for plastic wrappings.university of the basque country chemical engineering professor koro de

linx introduces linx black pe ink 1130 for polyethylene applications pkbr staff writer

16 Jan 2015
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linx printing has unveiled a new ink, known as linx black pe ink 1130, offering improved adhesion to polyethylene pe and most polypropylene pp applications.the linx black pe ink 1130 ink is suitable for noncontact food packaging in line with swiss ordinance 817.023.021, the european reference for food packaging inks.the ink addresses the specific challenges of effective printing onto polyethylene and polypropylene, which are used materials in different endmarkets and packaging applications, including food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and personal care, automotive, cable and wire.linx printing

data collecting medical packaging

16 Jan 2015
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smart packaging can also be used to collect data on a patient&39s satisfaction with a particular medication.the removal of pills is tracked and the information can be sent to an electronic database.cypak&39s advanced medication monitoring and report card systems, can record the time and date that a pill was taken based on when it is removed from its blister pack, as well as allowing patients to log their feedback on sideeffects and treatment efficacy and upload it.cypak has created the intelligent pharmaceutical packaging, to support data collection in clinical trials.&nbsp

carlsberg bespoke cutout tab

16 Jan 2015
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rexam develops bespoke cutout tab for carlsberg beer range using the hop leaf, key element of the original carlsberg logo.the hop leaf is a symbol of the quality and purity of the ingredients that go into making the best beer in the world and rexam offered an innovative and unique way to incorporate it in can designs, providing, bespoke product with great stand out on shelf.&nbsp