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Drink pods – Sacmi becomes a strategic partner for Mitaca

31 May 2016
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Specialised in the design and marketing of espresso coffee and other drink pods, Milan-based firm Mitaca recently completed, together with Sacmi, an ambitious investment project for the manufacture of pods with improved aesthetics and quality. The result: two installed CCM compression presses and a technology deemed to offer the best productivity and pod quality on the market.

UNIQUE ARDAGH CAN FOR MEAD JOHNSON PRODUCT IN ASIA

27 May 2016
Chhavi Aggarwal

A uniquely shaped metal can jointly designed and manufactured by Ardagh has been used for the recent launch by Mead Johnson of its Enfinitas infant nutrition product for the Asian market.

 

The shaped design is unique for a metal can in this market segment. It is formed through a process called “mechanical expansion”, where the top and base of the can are expanded, whilst the middle waist section retains its original size. The can is sealed with a tamper-evident Easy Peel® opening solution, specifically embossed with the Mead Johnson logo.

 

Ghent Workgroup releases new PDF Processing Steps Specification

27 May 2016
Chhavi Aggarwal

Standardized way to identify production processing information enables increased interoperability and automation

 

GHENT, BELGIUM – 26 May 2016 - The Ghent Workgroup (GWG) announces the release of a new specification describing a standardized method for storing data corresponding to production processing steps within a PDF file. This specification optimizes the entire preproduction process, and enables improved productivity and lower production costs. 

 

Polyplex announces that it has joined hands with HP Indigo for their “Pack Ready” Program as a Polyester Film supplier

25 May 2016
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Polyplex, a global leader in Polyester films manufacturing has joined hands with HP Indigo in their new venture “Pack Ready” program as provider of Polyester Film based substrates driving this revolutionary labels and packaging ecosystem for high-performance applications offering zero-cure time - enabling immediate time to market.

EUROPEN calls for clear EPR legal framework and strong Internal Market safeguard in Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive

25 May 2016
Chhavi Aggarwal

BRUSSELS, 24 May 2016 – Speaking at a multi-stakeholder event on the Circular Economy Package (CEP) today, EUROPEN called on EU policymakers to secure a strong legal framework for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD). The packaging supply chain organisation also called for clarification of methodologies and definitions to ensure comparable data reporting among Member States based on known starting points.