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Amcor Acquires Majority Alcon Packaging Businesses From Rio Tinto

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 To Increase Production With 'Bio-Coating' Machines

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

InnoWare Unveils New Expressions Two-piece Containers

Made with Advanta polypropylene blend

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


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