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Gerresheimer extends its plant in the Czech Republic
Gerresheimer AG, one of the world's leading suppliers to the pharma and healthcare industry, makes a further investment in the growth market of plastic systems for pharmaceutical, diagnostics and medical technology.
Edelmann invests in Poland
The Polish subsidiary of Edelmann Group has expanded its site in Poland.
New packaging system launched by Hi-Cone
Hi-Cone, the international leader in packaging for beverage, food and consumer goods, will launch a brand new storage-and-carry system for large PET bottle multipacks at next week’s Consumer Goods Forum in Barcelona.
Eco-plastic shampoo bottle
Pantene has unveiled a packaging innovation in the shape of a new organic bottle design that's reported to be the first of its kind within the hair care industry.
Great outlook for plastic packaging
A current Pira study predicts outstanding growth forecasts for above all rigid plastic packaging in the European foodstuff and beverage market. PET bottles are supposed to continue to play the largest and most important role as a driver of growth.
EHEC bacteria cannot survive in corrugated packaging
FEFCO informs that corrugated packaging is clean and hygienic, because of very high temperatures applied during the manufacturing process and because each package is used for only one delivery.
Reclosable packaging means responsible packaging
Modern innovations in plastic packaging design for food offer consumers numerous benefits – from convenience to reducing waste and improving hygiene.
Future of beer in PET packaging
Global PET beer bottle consumption is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% to reach 7.7 billion bottles by 2015, according to a major new multi-client study published by Pira International.
Arnitel Eco offers extra performance in bio-based ovenable pan liners
DSM’s Arnitel Eco, derived from renewable resources, is creating higher value with lower environmental impact in the M&Q Packaging Corporation PanSaver ECO high-temperature ovenable pan liners.
Dow Chemical invests in Packaging Center of Excellence
The Dow Chemical has announced that it is further investing in its Packaging Center of Excellence located in Horgen, Switzerland. The investment will help the company to meet the requirements of the packaging industry throughout Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
Plastic packaging with durable barrier properties
Ever since the advent of food packaging, food preservation has been a factor which has had a significant influence on the development of new forms of packaging.
