Global demand for pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes is projected to rise 5.6% per year through 2016 to 43.5 billion square meters, valued at $37 billion. This represents an improvement
The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC; www.ppcnet.org) is pleased to announce that two companies have recently joined as associate members. Sonoco (www.sonoco.com) of Hartsville, SC is a global manufacturer of consumer
The American Institute for Packaging and the Environment (AMERIPEN; www.AMERIPEN.org) announced that four additional companies in the packaging value chain have joined the organization as Voting Members: Bemis Company, Inc.,
Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd (CCE) and ECO Plastics (www.ecoplasticsltd.com) announce the official opening of their groundbreaking joint venture, Continuum Recycling. Completed on time and on budget, the £15 million facility is
Food and beverage packaging, one of the most critical constituents of the overall packaging market, is designed not only to protect and preserve the contents but also functions as a
The demand for flexible packaging chemical polyethylene terephthalate (PET) witnessed growth of around 7% CAGR last decade, due to its diverse application in a wide range of new products developed
IoPP's Certified Packaging Professional mark--is a designation that more companies want their packaging professionals to have. It signifies a level of general knowledge about packaging that provides an on-the-job edge
New research from the US has linked foetal exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) in monkeys with an increased risk of cancer in primates. But scientists have questioned the validity of
The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced that they have signed an agreement to co-locate PROCESS EXPO and the International Dairy Show
Innovative vacuum-packaging that reduces food waste by keeping meat looking and staying fresh longer took top honors in last night’s DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation in Wilmington, DE. Retail packaging
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