New brand
The soft drink "Key", produced by Rhodius Mineralquellen, is a healthy innovation on the German drinks market.
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Still some bright spots in labelling trends – FINAT report
There are small signs that growth is remaining in some parts of Europe’s self-adhesive label industry –principally Central, South and Eastern Europe – but it is much reduced from the heady years of 2006 and 2007.
Coca-Cola Bottling System chooses Sidel as key supplier of blow molds for its new bottle shape
Coca-Cola Bottling System has benefited from the expertise of Sidel’s worldwide network for the manufacture of approximately 2,000 blow molds for its new On-the-Go bottle.
Manufacturers of construction equipment and building material machinery well prepared for end of boom
After six years of growth in a row, the German construction equipment and building material machinery industry expects to see an end to the construction boom in 2009.
Alcan Packaging has sold its plant
Alcan Packaging has sold its Arras food flexible packaging plant in northern France to Plastienvase Francia Sarl, a 100% subsidiary of Plastienvase S.A. based in the Cordoba region of southern Spain. Terms of the sale were not disclosed
Summary of Upakovka/Upak Italia 2009
Upakovka/Upak Italia: Even in hard times, the Russian packaging market offers a wealth of opportunities. Moscow trade fair records high levels of visitor interest and satisfied international exhibitor companies.
Industrial crisis follows financial crisis
The Brussels-based plastics processors association EuPC has told EU officials that financial support for the automotive industry needs to be extended to component suppliers.
Sacmi steps closer to full control of Negri Bossi
Italian injection moulding machine maker Negri Bossi is preparing itself for further restructuring and full integration into parent company Sacmi.
Chadwicks expands into shrink sleeves
Leading pre-cut lid manufacturer Chadwicks is moving into the shrink-sleeve market following recent investments.
Pregis launches ‘The Advantage Team’ customer service brand
Pregis Corp., a leading supplier of protective packaging solutions, launches The Advantage Team customer service brand and “we make it happen” tagline.
Global availability of Tetra Gemina Aseptic
Tetra Pak today announced the global availability of Tetra Gemina™ Aseptic, the world's first roll-fed gable top shaped package with full aseptic performance for the packaging of both juice and milk-based products.
Performa 2S gains market share
Stora Enso's Performa 2S board is gaining market share in the category of two-side coated folding boxboard, which is used for high-quality graphical and packaging products. Since its market launch over a year ago, the board has quickly increased its domination in its product category.
