Miscellaneous

With a focus on fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) customers, Bosis doo is particularly well suited to complement DS Smith’s strategy in the region, which targets higher growth and margin opportunities through its sustainable performance packaging customer proposition. 

The acquisition will be structured as a share transaction and is expected to complete within the second half of DS Smith’s financial year, subject to customary closing conditions.

Miles Roberts, Group Chief Executive, DS Smith, commented:

KORE, the global pure-play Internet of Things ("IoT") hyperscaler, and provider of IoT Connectivity, Solutions and Analytics, announced today its initiative to reduce waste and support sustainability by reducing the size of card bodies in its SIM shipments.

• Automation of process modules on packing systems and palletizers 
• Up to 30 minutes saved per format changeover 
• Improved reproducibility and easier operation  

With the beverage industry undergoing dynamic development, the demands made of bottlers regarding fast reaction times in the adaptation of primary and secondary packaging are increasing. At the same time, with extended setting options available, the complexity of packaging machines is also growing, as is the use of format parts.

Amcor announced a joint research project agreement with Nfinite Nanotechnology Inc. to validate the use of Nfinite’s nanocoating technology to enhance both recyclable and compostable packaging.

Beverage retailer the Coca-Cola Company has teamed up with the City Plaza to launch Hong Kong’s first-ever ‘Recycle Bar’.

Launched in response to World Environment Day on 5 June, the Recycle Bar aims to raise awareness on the collection and recycling of used resources to reduce the city’s carbon footprint.

The BuckIT TKS25 packaging line is completely automated and is described as the “ultimate feature-heavy, complete end to end packaging line” for liquid and solid products in buckets.

Across its applications, the line produces up to 25 buckets per minute with a 3,500ml volume, and can handle many different bucket specifications, loads and final products.

The event was organized under the guidance of Vikramjeet Singh, Commissioner Secretary, and Industries & Commerce.

Dr Javid Ahmed Wani, Director National Institute of Fashion Technology, Srinagar, apprised the artisans and weavers from Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts of the packaging project through a detailed comprehensive presentation.

Another important aspect of the event was unveiling of the craft document exhibiting the crafts of Jammu division by the dignitaries.

Rishi Sunak is preparing to delay a new tax on packaging after opposition from MPs and retailers over the costs it would add to household shopping bills.

The Telegraph understands that ministers are holding talks about pushing back the planned rollout of the scheme to charge retailers and manufacturers for the cost of councils recycling their packaging.

It would be the second major government initiative to be delayed in recent days over concerns about its impact on consumer bills, amid soaring inflation and the prospect of a general election as soon as next spring.