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US – Ranpak, a provider of paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, has launched “Flap’it!”, a highly efficient machine that automates the packing of a variety of small products. The Flap’it! solution automatically adapts to the height of the item and secures the product in place with inner flaps and integrated cushioning bumpers at the corners. This…
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GREECE – European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €10 million (US$10.25 million) loan to Greece’s A. Hatzopoulos for green transition project. The loan spanning seven years will partially finance the company’s €12.5 million (US$12.81 million)investment plan, the acquisition of new machinery and the creation of more reusable and sustainable products through research and development (R&D) program…
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SWITZERLAND – Dow, the world’s leading materials science company has partnered with the global pioneer of an advanced plastic recycling solution, Mura Technology to scale the advanced recycling of plastics Under the partnership, the two companies will construct multiple world-scale 120 kilotons (KT) advanced recycling facilities in the U.S. and Europe – collectively adding as much as 600 KT of…
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US – Premier Tech has announced an investment of US$33 million for the construction of a new facility in Montgomery, Alabama, for its Systems and Automation business group. Through this major investment, Premier Tech Systems and Automation is creating its headquarters in the United States reconfirming its commitment to its customers and the American market. The construction of 165 000-square-foot…
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INDIA – India is looking to sign a development partnership agreement with Africa in a bid to expand partnership and strengthen business opportunities in the continent. The agreement is set to help boost India’s plastic exports as a small quantity of India’s plastic products is exported to Africa directly and indirectly – through the Middle East countries. Informed sources said…
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AUSTRALIA – Apex International has appointed Netherlands-based Print & Pack as its official supplier within the Australasia region. Founded in 1980, Print & Pack has grown into an industrial service provider with an international distribution network. The partnership will provide the local market with Apex anilox products including the Apex patented technology GTT engraved anilox rolls. Print & Pack offers…
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UAE – Chemical manufacturing company SABIC in collaboration with Finboot, Plastic Energy and Intraplás has introduced a pilot project to study the use of blockchain technology in end-to-end digital traceability of circular feedstock in customer products. The pilot project is aimed at investigating the possibilities of blockchain technology in supporting end-to-end digital traceability for so-called circular feedstock in customer products.…
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US – US-based materials company Origin Materials has partnered with cosmetics brand Revlon to develop advanced carbon-negative materials for cosmetics packaging. As part of the deal, Revlon has signed a memorandum of understanding to reserve commercial volumes of Origin PET, a product made from carbon-negative CMF. The initiative hopes to accelerate the development and commercialization of new sustainable materials for…
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AUSTRIA – Packaging and paper firm Mondi has invested €65 million (US$66.18 million) in its three production plants in Europe to meet customer demand for sustainable pet food packaging solutions. The funds will be used to boost the production capacity of three Consumer Flexibles packaging plants, including Mondi Korneuburg in Austria and Mondi Halle and Mondi Steinfeld in Germany The…
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UEA – Leading provider of equipment, services and complete solutions for packaging liquids company, Sidel has installed what it says is the “fastest single line” PET bottling for Mai Dubai. Mai Dubai was founded in 2012 and is one of the leading bottled water companies in the UAE. The Super Combi installation follows Mai Dubai’s recent acquisition of Sidel’s expertise…
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