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BELGIUM – US-based chemical company PureCycle Technologies and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges have selected NextGen District in Belgium as the location for PureCycle’s first polypropylene (PP) recycling facility in Europe. The new plant is expected to have an annual capacity of 59,000 metric tons (130 million pounds) with opportunities to expand operations in the future. The company says that the…
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SPAIN – UK packaging company, Mondi has partnered with Noel Alimentaria to pack its rebranded range of sliced plant-based food in Mondi’s PerFORMing paper-based tray. According to Mondi, the trays can be molded and customized to fit a variety of different-sized food products, making them perfect for shallow food trays. It has a high symmetrical stretch for uniform formability. PerFORMing’s…
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GERMANY – Munich-based provider of functional labels for the healthcare industry, Schreiner MediPharm has developed Needle-Trap, a unique label with integrated needle protection. Needle-Trap indicates whether a prefilled syringe has been previously opened, helping protect the integrity of its contents until final use, notes the company. Schreiner MediPharm will showcase the new technology for the first time at Pharmapack in…
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CANADA – North American leading manufacturer and provider of paper-based packaging solutions, Supremex has announced the acquisition of shares of Impression Paragraph Inc., establishing its presence in North America. Impression Paragraph is an integrated provider of paper-based packaging, print and point-of-sale products for a broad range of commercial markets. The transaction was concluded for a total consideration of approximately US$26.6…
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AUSTRIA –Plastics manufacturer and recycler ALPLA has recorded sales of US$5.5 billion (€5.1b) in FY2022, aiming for an annual growth of 4-5% in its latest expansion plan. ALPLA says the record turnover reflects the significantly higher energy, materials, staff, and transport costs. It exceeds the previous year’s figure by 27.5%. The firm continued its international growth trajectory in 2022, expanding…
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UK – US-based consumer packaging firm Graphic Packaging International (GPI) is moving its beverage packaging manufacturing operations in Bristol, UK, to a new, state-of-the-art facility nearby. The company states the move is part of its long-term commitment to generating more beverage packaging to meet rising consumer demand. Covering 23,690 square feet, the new facility will be twice the size of…
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