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USA – Swedish research and development company, PulPac has announced plans to expand operation in the US, establishing a new sampling facility in the Upper Midwest region. Through this new sustainability-driven mission, PulPac intends to bring its Dry Moulded Fibre packaging solution closer to the US market. The expansion includes a dedicated application development team and a state-of-the-art sampling facility…
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GERMANY – Tipa Compostable Packaging, a fully compostable flexible packaging solutions manufacturer has acquired European compostable packaging company Bio4Pack for US$8 million. Following this transaction, Bio4Pack will work under the leadership of TIPA to create a comprehensive compostable packaging portfolio, meeting the ever-growing interest for truly circular packaging solutions on the market. TIPA’s compostable packaging solutions are capable of turning…
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GERMANY – Bavarian-based equipment specialist Somic is displaying its new 434 machine line for tray packaging, tray lid, or wraparound solutions, and the Somic Coras collection and grouping system, at Interpack 2023. The new modular Somic 434 machine concept is based on proven, tested, standardized function groups and offers maximum performance on a compact footprint. According to the company, Somic…
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USA – DWK Life Sciences (DWK), a leading global manufacturer and supplier of laboratory glassware, plasticware, and primary packaging solutions, has completed the acquisition of Assem-Pak | Aluseal (Assem-Pak). Based in Vineland, New Jersey, Assem-Pak is engaged in the manufacture of premium rubber stoppers and aluminium seals for customers in the life science segment. The company also offers premium services…
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UK – Sustainable plastic packaging experts, Greiner Packaging, in partnership with creative technology studio Appetite Creative, has created a fun and interactive connected experience to celebrate the next iteration of its industry-leading sustainable K3® packaging. As part of its 40-year celebration at the cutting edge of innovation, Greiner Packaging’s presence at Interpack will showcase the benefits of its innovative self-separating…
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TURKEY – Depart, a company of Alapala Holding specializing in milling spare part sales and after-sales services, has signed an agreement with Italy-based DM Packaging to expand packaging operations in Turkey. Under the agreement, Depart will provide sales and marketing for horizontal/flowback packaging systems for the food industry, including bakery, chocolate and confectionery products in Turkey. It also will provide…
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UK – Wales-based sustainable packaging leader, Transcend Packaging has secured US$10 million (£8m) from Japan’s largest companies, ITOCHU to fuel expansion. The deal, which Transcend called “the cornerstone” of its latest funding round, will see the Welsh manufacturer ramp up its expansion plans in the UK, Europe, Asia and North America. Transcend, specializing in food-safe moulded fiber packaging for the…
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