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drupa 2012 sends out Trendsetting Impulses for the Print Sector
drupa 2012 is sending out key impulses for the worldwide print and media industry. The most important signal: print has potential and the sector is investing heavily in its future. This trend was already visible at the event’s half-way point and exhibitors reported the conclusion of numerous deals all over the world. This willingness to invest continued unabated in the second half of the trade fair. Add to this the fact that experts specifically highlight the wealth of innovaread more
Market News | 21.05.2012 read moreAmcor announces tobacco pack buy in Mexico
Amcor has announced that it has bought a Mexico-based tobacco packaging plant for $40m Share. According to the packaging giant, the acquisition of Aluprint establishes a local presence in Monterrey, Mexico, a large and strategically located market for tobacco packaging. It follows Amcor’s recently announced purchase of a tobacco packaging operation in Argentina. The Monterrey plant was constructed in 2009 at an approximate cost of $40m and the acquisition price represents theread more
Market News | 11.04.2012 read moreSIG Combibloc creates new carton pack for Eager Drinks
Liquid carton giant SIG Combibloc has created a new carton pack for juice firm Eager Drinks. The pressed and squeezed juice firm has launched its new range in SIG Combibloc’s combiblocMidi 1000ml carton pack. According to SIG Combibloc, the firm’s secure and easy to open combiSwift closure, provides the user with drip free pouring and is fully re-sealable for both vertical and horizontal storage. The firm also said that its aseptic carton packs ensure the end consumer experieread more
Market News | 27.03.2012 read moreHuhtamaki Oyj to acquire a major foodservice packaging supplier in Asia
Huhtamaki has entered into an agreement to acquire Josco (Holdings) Limited ("Josco"), a manufacturer and distributor of paper and plastic disposable packaging products headquartered in Hong Kong and with manufacturing in China. With the acquisition Huhtamaki continues to implement its strategy of quality growth and significantly strengthens its position as a global provider of high quality foodservice packaging products. "I am extremely pleased to announce tread more
Market News | 22.03.2012 read moreNew text warnings for tobacco packaging
The European Commission adopted the second generation of text health warnings for tobacco packaging. The 14 new warnings include warnings that tobacco use plays a causal role in mouth and throat cancer, can cause visual impairments as well as dental and gum disease. Parental smoking also acts as an incentive for children's smoking. EU member countries will have to implement the new text warnings within two years. Written health warnings on tobacco products sold in the EU haveread more
Market News | 09.03.2012 read moreAmcor expands flexible packaging business
PACKAGING maker Amcor will expand its flexible packaging business with the $238 million acquisition of Aperio Group. Aperio Group has 13 manufacturing facilities in Australia and New Zealand, and one facility in Thailand. It generates annual revenue of about $350 million, Amcor said. Amcor said the acquisition was an important strategic addition to its flexible packaging business in the Asia Pacific region, and would add to its 21 existing manufacturing plants. The purchase wread more
Market News | 08.03.2012 read moreKellogg is hoping Pringles will satisfy its craving for a salty snack.
The breakfast giant is best known for cereals including Frosted Flakes and Eggo frozen waffles. But on Wednesday, it became the world's second-biggest savory snack maker behind PepsiCo's Frito-Lay with a $2.7-billion deal to buy the potato snack brand from Procter & Gamble. The addition of Pringles bolsters Battle Creek-based Kellogg's cupboard of salty snacks such as Cheez-It and Keebler's Club crackers. It also positions the company to expand at a time when the appetiteread more
Market News | 20.02.2012 read moreJTI builds new headquarter in Geneva
Japan Tobacco International announced to start building a new international headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, in spring 2012. The company plans to move into the new offices in 2015. The architects are Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) and Group8.The new building will accommodate about 1,000 employees. At the end of 2011, JTI had 839 permanent staff in Geneva.read more
Market News | 17.02.2012 read moreStora Enso Presents Enhanced Performa White Board for Cosmetics & Beauty Care Packaging
Stora Enso brings value to perfumes and cosmetics packaging through innovation and a redesigned Performa White. Stora Enso continues to develop its products and services for the needs of the perfumes and cosmetics segment. In late 2011, Stora Enso Renewable Packaging launched an enhanced Performa White, a packaging board grade well suited for cosmetics and beauty care packaging uses. Stora Enso Renewable Packaging is a leading supplier of premium boards for packaging cosmeticread more
Market News | 15.02.2012 read moreFast-growing pet foods market unleashes innovative packaging
Global Industry Analysts, Inc. (www.strategyr.com) predicted that the global pet food market will reach $95.7 billion by 2017. GIA also noted that the pet food industry is considered one of the fastest-growing food industry segments. Why? The most important factor is consumer attitude driving the market. Due to lifestyle changes and an increase in single-person families, more than ever pets are considered members of the family. This shift in attitude is driving new and betterread more
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