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SWEDEN – Swedish pulp and paper manufacturer, BillerudKorsnäs has introduced Performance White Barrier in sack paper to replace the plastic film barrier. According to the company, the new sack paper is on par with traditional alternatives regarding shelf-life expectancy and other performance factors. It can also reportedly be recycled in regular paper streams, has a printing surface for branding and…
UK – Corrugated specialist Lesters has recruited industry experts Mark Furman as Head of Sales and Greg Burton as Design Manager as it continues its expansion plans. The Staffordshire-based company has seen revenues grow 120% over the last twelve months and is aiming to hit £25 million (US$29.91 million) in revenues by 2025. In his new role, Furman who has…
USA – US-based manufacturer and marketer of plastic packaging products, Berry Global has introduced Vita Round, a reusable drinking bottle intended to replace single-use bottles. The new Vita Round 500ml is produced in high-quality Tritan, a special copolyester that combines the highest clarity, equivalent to glass, with being almost unbreakable. It is dishwasher safe and able to retain its gloss…
USA – The global pouch market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period (2022-2032), as per a recent study by Future Market Insights. According to the report, sales are expected to increase from US$50.5 billion in 2022 and reach US$84.6 billion by 2032 with an anticipated Y-o -Y growth rate of around six percent…
AUSTRALIA – Leading aerosol and food can manufacturer in Australasia, Jamestrong Packaging is set to expand its Taree, NSW facility with a new aluminium casting line to produce slugs used in the manufacture of aerosol cans. The new casting facility is to be installed in existing buildings adjacent to the can-making plant. The space currently used for imported slug storage…
ITALY – Italian chemical company Versalis, a subsidiary of Eni, has partnered with post-consumer plastic recycling company Forever Plast to develop a plastic recycling plant in Porto Marghera, Italy. Under the deal, Versalis has acquired the exclusive license to construct an advanced mechanical recycling unit for selected post-consumer plastics from waste sorting, especially polystyrene and high-density polyethylene. The Forever Plast’s…
IRELAND – Ireland-based packaging provider Zeus Packaging has acquired the country’s oldest packaging company, JJ O’Toole for an undisclosed fee. The acquisition of JJ O’Toole is expected to expand Zeus’ capabilities in the retail, e-commerce, industrial, and food and beverage industries. Founded in 1914, JJ O’Toole offers a range of packaging solutions made from both paper and plastic for the…
UK – UK-based brewer Hepworth & Company has announced a major investment program to increase production and improve sustainability with a new canning line at its brewery in Sussex. The canning line will have an hourly capacity of 30,000 cans and will help Hepworth launch beers for the craft can sector later this year. It is scheduled to begin operations…
SOUTH AFRICA – French-based chemicals and advanced materials company, Arkema has completed the acquisition of Permoseal, a leader in adhesive solutions for DIY, packaging and construction in South Africa. Permoseal’s well-known brands will complement Bostik’s (Adhesive Solutions segment of the Arkema) offering in the region and strengthen its positions in South Africa’s and Sub-Saharan Africa’s dynamic industrial, construction and DIY…
KENYA – GreenX Telemechanics has developed edible cups and plates, snackuit to offer a sustainable alternative solution to single-use plastics. The firm has partnered with Sheryl Mboya (a Mt Kenya law student) who is the patent holder of snackuit, to develop innovations that aim to contribute to climate action. Challenged by the deteriorating climatic condition, this innovation seeks to eradicate…
