Sonoco manufacturing biodegradable readygrow planters
Sonoco is now producing biodegradable ReadyGrow planters for Metrolina Greenhouses' spring herbs. The one-quart planters were released in early March.
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Gerresheimer presents a innovative plastic development for sensitive injection substances
They are glass-clear, of standard dimensions and almost unbreakable above all however they have barrier properties which are unique for plastic: COP multilayer vials of a substantially new type. Through them, Gerresheimer offers a previously unattained quality of plastic injection vial for sensitive parenteral medicines.
New packaging launched by RPC
The success of the resealable Heinz Beanz Fridge Pack, manufactured by RPC, is due in part to the bespoke cap developed by RPC Containers Halstead that features a 20% weight reduction.
The carbon footprint of carrier bags made of paper and plastics
The Austrian consulting firm denkstatt has now published the results of a current study regarding the climatic effects of carrier bags made of plastic and paper.
Multifunctional labels at the Interpack 2011
Labels in the 21st century are multifunctional, are a decoration, packaging component and provider of information all in one.
Ultramarine specialist focuses on pigments for food contact plastics
In-line with increasing demand for its specially formulated food contact grades across the Asia Pacific region, Holliday Pigments is focussing on its Ultramarine Premier BC plastics range at Chinaplas 2011.
Roll ‘N Blow: Bottle Thermoforming machine
Roll ‘N Blow: An innovative and economic technology for the manufacturing of bottles from a plastic sheet.
AWB and BASF start pilot project with compostable bags for biodegradable waste
BASF’s biodegradable plastic Ecovio FS Film is being used in a pilot project by the waste management service AWB, in the district of Bad Dürkheim, Germany.
Good news for oxo-biodegradable plastic from UK Government Report
The Environment Agency of the UK Government published a Life Cycle Assessment of Supermarket Carrier Bags. The Report shows that the global-warming potential (GWP) of the lightweight oxo-bio carrier bag is much lower than that of starch-polyester blend bags.
Netstal at interpack 2011
This is already the second time that Netstal, the Swiss manufacturer of plastic injection moulding machines, exhibits at the international trade fair Interpack in Düsseldorf/Germany.
Gerresheimer acquires Brazilian pharmaceutical plastic packaging company Védat
Gerresheimer AG, one of the leading worldwide suppliers to the pharma and healthcare industry, has acquired the Brazilian company Védat to strengthen its pharmaceutical plastic packaging business in South America. Védat is a major Brazilian manufacturer of pharmaceutical plastic packaging products, especially plastic closures.
Sweet things come in small packages – appealing to the emotions the green way
The choice of confectionery and bakery products is huge. The consumer ultimately only buys things that immediately catch his eye and promise pleasures of the palate. This not only elicits maximum design creativity from packaging producers, but also demands in-depth technical expertise in the production process.
