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SOUTH AFRICA – Ardagh Glass Packaging – Africa has announced the commissioning of US$95 million (R1.5 billion) investments to expand its Nigel production facility in Gauteng, South Africa. The investment more than doubles the facility’s capacity to provide sustainable glass packaging to support its customers’ current and projected demand growth and has incorporated a new furnace and production lines. It…
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SPAIN – Spanish cosmetics packaging manufacturer Quadpack has announced the expansion of its cosmetic packaging range with the addition of multi-stick packaging solutions. The Multi Sick, composed entirely of recyclable PP, is suitable for brands searching for packaging made with recycled materials because it has a PCR content of up to 42%. “This collection widens the options to beauty brands…
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USA – The Plastics Industry Association (Plastics), based in Washington, has announced that Ashley Hood-Morley has returned to the association as vice president, Industry Engagement, effective immediately. Hood-Morley previously worked at the association from the end of 2014 through April 2021, according to her LinkedIn profile. She served as senior director of Sustainability and Materials when she left to return…
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UK – Canada-based leader in full-service packaging distribution Wolfpack Packaging Inc. announced its acquisition of Supreme Packaging. The official announcement was made on June 30th, 2022 after the move to acquire Supreme Packaging began in early 2022. Acquisition of Supreme Packaging positions Wolfpack Packaging as one of Canada’s top full-service packaging distributors “I’m proud to announce this exciting new stage…
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SWITZERLAND – The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) has developed a PET-like plastic “made easily” from the non-edible parts of plants, challenging fossil-based plastics. The scientists report that their material is tough, heat-resistant, and capable of creating a good barrier to gases like oxygen, making it a candidate for food packaging. Due to its structure, the new plastic…
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