Chromatic Technologies Inc. has announced the introduction of its Sunlight Inks for decoration applications in the can manufacturing industry worldwide.

The global food & beverage metal cans market accounted for a volume of 392.99 billion units in 2013, and is projected to reach 467.50 billion units by 2019.

Corrugated packaging can be used for almost all consumer goods and lifestyle products, including electrical appliances, computers, toys, gift items, food, and even large items like furniture, equipment, machinery, and so on.

US demand to exceed $39 billion in 2018

Developed to respond to the evolving needs of brand owners, consumers and retailers, Brand Ready Packaging from Georgia-Pacific Corrugated uses the company’s forward-thinking design process, exacting production techniques and proprietary consumer insights to provide a packaging solution that helps communicate a brand's story by maximizing the effectiveness of in-store secondary packaging.

The average industry bottle weight ranges from 60-62 grams, but the new Mid-America patented design weighs only 52 grams.

Patent-pending 24-ounce stock containers offer same "pop" as glass along with major manufacturing and sustainability advantages.

In 2013, the industry used 39% less wax than in 2002, when wax usage was first measured.

Whether it is wine or spirits, liquors or premium beers, brands looking for new ways to set their products apart are finding that embossed or debossed metal containers increase attractiveness and help packaging stand out on store shelves by creating a premium aura.

PLAPACK project has finished successfully after three years of development. AIMPLAS collaborated in this project, funded by Direct Innovation Line CDTI, along with two research centres and six companies. The result is a new generation of biodegradable plastics of natural sources used for the manufacturing of clothes hangers, disposable household and food packages.