According to Engineering news, the paper and packaging industry is a significant contributor to local manufacturing and recycling and continues to create local job opportunities, says JSE-listed plastic and paper packaging group Mpact CEO Bruce Strong. “Paper and plastic packaging manufactured in South Africa is made from locally sourced raw materials, such as wood or … Read More
A press release from the American Chemistry Council relates that in late February, the San Jose [CA] City Council rejected a proposal to explore recycling of polystyrene foam foodservice packaging and instead moved to restrict its use by restaurants and other local foodservice operators. Says the ACC, the move is at odds with the trend … Read More
When larger wheels in a machine start rotating, the smaller ones automatically gain momentum. The same is true of the Indian packaging sector too. Strong growth in sectors like fast moving consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, liquor, cosmetics etc. has had a positive rub off on the packaging industry. Growth in consumer goods and organized retailing mainly … Read More
As published on PackWorld, the Pharmapack workshop on serialization reinforces challenges, draws some distinctions between Europe and the U.S. As mentioned in Day one coverage of Pharmapack Europe, the second day of the conference was also dominated by suppliers. Most presentations were 15 minutes. However, a 90-minute workshop on serialization conducted by Optel Vision went … Read More
Cables are often the last component considered when designing an electronic system. However, cables are really the system’s lifeline; if a cable fails, the entire system can stop functioning. Cable performance is based on a number of factors including reliability, durability, and signal integrity. Electrical, mechanical, and environmental stressors can negatively affect good cable performance … Read More
As reported on ichainnel, the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE) points to a report published by Visiongain in December 2012. This puts the size of the global glass packaging industry at $36.8bn, and predicts that it will nearly double by 2023, growing at an annual rate of 5.8%. Said FEVE secretary general Adeline Farrelly: “The … Read More
Just a few weeks ago, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and other partners launched the Think.Eat.Save. Reduce Your Foodprint campaign in support of the SAVE FOOD Initiative to reduce food loss and waste along the entire chain of food production and consumption. Packaging plays a big role in this … Read More
According to FNBNews.com, a two-day International Summit for the Packaging Industry is the highlight of this year’s Indiapack being held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. Organised by the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), the event will conclude on January 31, 2013. The international summit, being held at hotel The Leela in Mumbai, was inaugurated … Read More
ICON Packaging’s patented secondary use packaging system to be launched at the 2013 Unified Wine and Grape Symposium. Icon Packaging sets out to transform the traditional wine box with its patented wine carrier that transforms into a fully functional and branded wine rack. Icon will be unveiling its latest designs at the Unified Wine and … Read More
To see what’s new in the world of holography, look no further than The Cast & Cure™ process. It’s one of the latest innovations in holographic technology that is especially suitable for packaging applications, offering brand leaders another decorative option to make sure their products stand out and catch the eye of busy consumers browsing … Read More
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