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Gerresheimer extends its plant in the Czech Republic

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.

New packaging system launched by Hi-Cone

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

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

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.

Future of beer in PET packaging

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.

Dow Chemical invests in Packaging Center of Excellence

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.