Tag: flexibles
Detergent pouch cleans up with industry bodies
A stand-up pouch developed for Werner & Mertz’s Frosch-brand laundry detergent has earned certification from two independent bodies for being 100 per cent recyclable.
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Politicians back flexible packaging
Two members of British parliament have stated that there needs to be a better understanding of the value of flexible packaging before companies switch...
Polykar plans plant in west of Canada
Canadian flexible packaging manufacturer Polykar has acquired a site to construct a 50,000 sq ft plant in Edmonton, Alberta by 2021.
The site, Polykar’s second...
Berry bpi group secures fourth Zero-Waste to Landfill site
As part of its ongoing commitment to the environment, Berry bpi group now has four sites that have achieved Zero-Waste to Landfill status.
The business,...
Kohlberg buys Bemis Healthcare and combines with Nelipak
US-based private equity firm Kohlberg & Company has completed its acquisition of Bemis Healthcare Packaging Europe from Amcor’s Flexible Packaging business and immediately combined...
BW Packaging Systems targets Russia
The packaging machinery arm of Barry-Wehmiller has established a Moscow-based sales, parts and field service team to better serve both new and existing Russian...
Lolly brand freezes polypropylene production
Ice lolly producer Lickalix has switched to a compostable film for its organic whole fruit lollies, in a move that the company...
A wringer for virgin resin
Recycled polyethylene has been introduced into a detergent tablet pouch produced by Spanish converter Saica Flex. The division of Saica Group adds that this...
Reifenhäuser triggers Troisdorf extrusion expansion
The Reifenhäuser Group has started construction of a 3,000 sq m production hall at its headquarters in Troisdorf, Germany, with completion planned for spring...
AMB acquires UK food packaging business
Italian packaging producer AMB Spa has acquired TDX (Europe) Ltd, a UK-based manufacturer of PET, rPET and laminated rigid films for the food and...