Amcor has completed the acquisition of Alcan Packaging food Europe, food Asia, global pharmaceutical, and global tobacco businesses from Rio Tinto for a total consideration of $1.95bn.
Biopack Environmental Solutions, a manufacturer and supplier of biodegradable packaging products, has entered into a purchase order agreement to buy up to 10 custom designed, automated 'Bio-Coating' machines.
Dairy Crest Accelerates Cheese Packing With PFM
Says the new machinery can handle 20g to 40g cheese portions at a rate of 150 per minute
Nutrisystem Collaborates With Sam’s Club
Launches new Omega Chews in around 600 Sam’s Club locations
The Big Popper Expands Customized Popcorn Tins Line
Introduces three new seasonal popcorn tin designs, with personalization options
Fima Automates Confectionery Packaging With Pilz
Claims that its wrapping machine with Pilz servo motors can handle several wrapping styles for chocolate pralines
Milk Link Opens Speciality Cheese Packing Unit
Enables it to cut, pack and label cheeses for retail customers
Silgan Q3 Net Income Increases
Net sales also increased for third quarter
IXIA Unveils Aluminium Foil Tray Crimping System
New machine automates one of the labour intensive, poorly executed activities on production line
Mead Johnson Reveals Powder Packaging Expansion
New manufacturing equipment to be installed at the production facility