Global demand for food containers to rise
World demand for food containers will increase 4.5 percent per annum to $139 billion in 2017, according to Freedonia report.
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Low plastic bag consumption in Germany
Consumption of plastic bags in Germany is low in comparison with the rest of Europe, according to the latest study by GVM.
Apex Machine Company at Interpack 2014
Apex Machine Company will show in Düsseldorf their new S-11-C Strap Printer.
First polycarbonate 3L Fernbach flask
SABIC works with TriForest Labware to develop first-of-its-kind 3L Fernbach flask.
New packaging from RPC Bebo Plastik
The company has introduced a versatile and user-friendly re-closable food packaging concept for a variety of applications.
Positive results of interplastica 2014
Between 28 and 31 January 2014, 20,000 visitors from all members of the CIS attended interplastica and the packaging fair Upakovka/Upak Italia.
Separable Top makes recycling easier
An innovation of Tetra Pak enables consumers to detach the plastic top from the carton sleeve.
How does sustainability challenge luxury packaging?
Smithers Pira explores the potential obstacles involved with sustainability for the luxury packaging industry, and how these are being overcome.
Analysts expect caps & closure market to grow
The caps & closures market is estimated to grow from $42.7 billion in 2012 to $56.6 billion by 2018.
Pioneering solutions for Russian packaging industry
Netstal will be demonstrating its solutions for the Russian market at the Interplastica fair in Moscow.
Recycling rate of metal packaging hits new record
The 2011 recycling rate for rigid metal consumer packaging in Europe reached a new record of 73%.
Good prospects for fairs in Moscow
The two leading trade fairs in plastics and rubber and in packaging and process engineering will be held in Moscow from 28 to 31 January.
