The consumer packaging sector in India has grown rapidly over the last two decades with significant investments in modern technology, capacity enhancement and the introduction of new products

The recycling of rigid plastics excluding bottles rose to nearly 1.02 billion pounds in 2012, an increase of 10% over 2011 and triple the amount recycled in 2007 when the industry first began tracking rigid plastics recycling.

Expansion of the quick service restaurant industry has fueled increasing demands for specialty papers in the food service sector.

According to a new packaging report from Canadean, the Australian packaging market is expected to grow at a volume compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.21% up to 2017. Australia’s increasing older population, shrinking household sizes and cost-cutting drive the need for smaller, lightweight packs.

The global glass packaging industry growth is likely to recover and reach an estimated $45.9 billion by 2018.

Reportbuyer.com just published a new market research report regarding the flexible packaging market.

New jobs, greater safety and increased productivity: These are just a few benefits ascribed to robotic technologies by participants in the newest business intelligence study by PMMI.

Mexican manufacturers are the second-largest importers of U.S. packaging and processing machinery, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Import/Export Statistics for Sept. 2013.

Economists attribute the plastics industry’s continued growth to positive trends in overall economic health and an abundant supply of inexpensive natural gas.

Plastics & Rubber Vietnam 2014, The 5th International Plastics & Rubber Technologies and Materials Exhibition for Vietnam, will take place from March 4 - 6, 2014 at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre, Ho Chi Minh City.