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Day: September 23, 2022

Berlin Packaging wraps up acquisition of Albania-based European Packaging Solutions

ALBANIA – US-based hybrid packaging company, Berlin Packaging has completed the acquisition of glass packaging distributor European Packaging Solutions (EPS). Founded in 2005, EPS is a family-owned business that offers a range of standard and tailored glass packaging solutions, with 30 private molds exclusively for customers. The company was founded in Tirana, Albania, and has offices in Greece, Romania, Bulgaria…

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Silgan Dispensing launches new APR-certified dispensers to drive sustainability

US – US-based packaging company Silgan Dispensing, a subsidiary of Silgan Holdings, has launched ReVive 2cc dispenser and ReVive 4cc dispenser as per the voluntary APR Design Critical Guidance Recognition Program requirements. The new dispensers are based on LifeCycle Technology for enhanced sustainability and recyclability of dispensing solutions using patented plastic springs. According to the firm, the dispenser can be…

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Ball Corporation to provide Boomerang Water with refillable aluminum bottles

US – American multinational packaging company Ball Corporation has partnered with water bottling technology developer Boomerang Water for a refillable water bottle solution. Under the partnership, Ball will provide its refillable aluminum bottles for the Boomerang Bottling System at resorts, on cruise ships, campuses and elsewhere. The technology washes, rinses, filters, fills and caps fresh water in refillable, returnable and…

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Smurfit Kappa snaps up PaperBox packaging plant in Brazil

BRAZIL – Irish corrugated packaging company, Smurfit Kappa has agreed to acquire Brazilian packaging plant, PaperBox. The acquisition is anticipated to be finalized by the end of October, subject to regulatory body clearance. The financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Located in Saquarema, 70km east of Rio de Janeiro, the 50,000m² high-tech industrial park has its own…

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Mondi injects US$5M to develop new R&D facility in Germany

GERMANY – Paper and packaging company Mondi is investing approximately US$5 million in a new research and development (R&D) facility at Mondi Steinfeld in Germany. The group hopes the new centre will support customers by helping them to develop solutions that achieve their sustainability goals. According to the company’s press release, it has already commenced construction works of the facility.…

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J&J’s Ethicon adopts Eastman’s sustainable co-polyester for medical device packaging

US – US-based medical technology company Ethicon, owned by Johnson & Johnson, has announced that it will use Eastman’s Renew co-polyester for its sterile barrier packaging. Under the agreement, Ethicon will use Eastar Renew 6763 co-polyester, powered by Eastman’s molecular recycling technologies. This will make it the first healthcare company to use medical-grade Eastman Renew materials in its product packaging.…

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Ball Corporation divests Russia’s beverage packaging business to Arnest Group

RUSSIA – American multinational packaging company Ball Corporation has completed the sale of its beverage packaging business in Russia to Arnest Group for US$530 million. Dan Fisher, President, and CEO of Ball Corporation said: “This decision is the result of many months of consideration, delivering a solution that best secures the future of Ball’s colleagues and assets in Russia. We…

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TricorBraun expands portfolio with acquisition of industrial container services provider Mark’s Barrel Company

US – US-based packaging company TricorBraun has signed an agreement to acquire Mark’s Barrel Company (MBC), expanding its industrial packaging capabilities. MBC specializes in refurbishing and recycling industrial containers, including steel and plastic barrels, drums, and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs). The industrial container services provider’s services include sustainable packaging and ecologically safe collection alternatives. The firm said through these services,…

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