Alexis Van Maercke, secretary-general of APEAL, said: “The four key areas of action will include a focus on optimisin

“Our goal is that beverage packaging achieves full circularity and is recognised as a resource in a circular economy:

BOPET Films Europe vice chair Michael Kreuter comments: “We cannot achieve these goals in isolation, and through this

Progress against strategic growth initiatives highlighted at UNITED VIRTUALLY event
Wiltz, Luxembourg, 8. March 2021 – UNITED CAPS, an international manufacturer of caps and closures, today reported that it is meeting its strategic growth initiatives despite the pandemic, enabling the company to continue to provide exceptional customer support, both in terms of implementation of existing caps and closures for new products, as well as continuing to generate 50% of its business from bespoke development of caps and closures to meet specific customer needs.

“In 2019, we opened our new plant in Kulim, Malaysia,” said Benoit Henckes, CEO, “in furtherance of our CLOSE TO YOU strategy, and this has helped position us more strongly in the Asian region as well as to provide improved support to our Asian customers. In addition, we opened two new state-of-the-art European plants during 2020, Dinnington in the UK and Valframbert in France. These actions were critical to both our ongoing CLOSE TO YOU strategy and to our ability to meet our strategic growth objectives.”

The Dinnington and Valframbert locations were carefully selected in line with UNITED CAPS’ CLOSE TO YOU strategy to enhance service to customers in the respective regions. Henckes welcomed the UK team to the UNITED CAPS family in December via Zoom as the Dinnington lines came online, due to COVID-19 restrictions. “We have special plans for an official in-person launch day as soon as the pandemic situation allows,” he said.

Today, UNITED CAPS serves its customers from 10 production plants (including the Kulim plant in Malaysia) and 16 sales locations globally. At the end of 2020, the company reported turnover of over €156 million and employed almost 750 people around the globe. “We continue to enhance our infrastructure,” Henckes added, “to support some of the world’s biggest brands, who look to UNITED CAPS caps and closures to help create new markets, safeguard product integrity, assure safety and consumer health, and ultimately protect brand reputation. For example, our Kulim plant offers excellent logistics and supporting services, including road transportation to Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, as well as proximity to Butterworth Port to serve the entire ASEAN region with caps and closures for infant nutrition. There is further ability to add production of closures for beverages, medical nutrition, edible oils & vinegars and non-food products.”

“We are especially proud of our 127 SAFE-TE closures that will be made in Asia for Asia,” Henckes concluded, “ensuring safety and convenience for infant nutrition. This product was recognised as Most Welcomed Packaging Solution of the Year 2019 by Duxes.”
For more information about UNITED VIRTUALLY and other information from UNITED CAPS, please visit www.unitedcaps.com.

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Duallok Supports Canadian Cannabis Brands With Toronto's Inventory Of Child-Safe Packaging Available Now

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, March 4, 2021 / EINPresswire.com / - English Press Release
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Marketing Cannabis in Canada is a complex process, and rightly so, but making one step easier to navigate, Duallok have announced the expansion of their child-resistant packaging inventory to Toronto, Canada.

Already available in the USA out of Los Angeles and New Jersey, this new inventory location makes a speedy and safe packaging solution accessible to an even wider geographic. Presenting an immediately available rolling stock of child-resistant packaging in their most popular format, Duallok inventory is suitable for a wide range of products enabling you to move quickly to market.

So how does it work? The Duallok patented double-lock design is certified under the
16 CFR 1700 guidelines for child-resistance, meaning you can take your product to market knowing confidently that you are also keeping kids safe and your brand compliant.

Based In these three prime locations are a large inventory of unbranded black and white packages ready to customize as needed to meet local legislation for vape carts, pre-rolls, edibles and much more.

Once you've selected your choice color and unit quantity, the packs are available for collection or dispatch in just 2-3 working days, a super-fast turnaround, and fit directly into your existing packaging process. No need to provide artwork or prepare labeling, these packs are ready to ship directly to you.

Duallok partners stationed across America and Canada, can also support you with any additional requirements for bespoke internal product fitments or further customizations. It's a streamlined process with a dedicated project manager ready to help you at every stage.

Accessible to fledgling companies and well-established brands, the minimum order quantity for this solution is just 240 units and is scalable to much higher volumes. If you're worried about your supply chain, needing a speedy turnaround or looking for a simple and safe solution get in touch and keep things moving.

If you'd like to learn more about Duallok child-resistant inventory available across the USA and Canada, request a free sample and information kit for review on info@burgopak.com.

Be sure to sign up to the official mailing list here , for all the latest news, innovations and up-coming limited designs from Duallok and sister company Burgopak.

About Duallok
Duallok is an award-winning child-resistant packaging solution dedicated to the legalized Cannabis market. With a highly creative and experienced collaborative team, together we design to brief, to provide an engaging opening experience to your customers, creating a higher perceived value of your product with clever cardboard engineering, and make your life easier by managing the process right from conception to completion.

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Duallok
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Lier, Belgium, 05 March 2021 – Xeikon has introduced a new addition to its graphic arts and commercial product portfolio with the launch of the Xeikon SX20000 digital colour press. This is the second duplex press to come to market based on Xeikon’s SIRIUS dry toner technology, and it presents an excellent value proposition for printers looking for a cost-effective machine that will give them superior image quality, perfect registration front to back and exceptional colour quality control. With a high level of application flexibility, this versatile press will suit printers working in the production of high-quality books and direct mail, PoS materials, security print and general commercial print applications. The Xeikon SX20000 is available for physical and online demonstrations at Xeikon’s Global Innovation Center in Antwerp, Belgium, and is globally commercially available as of Q1 2021.

Dimitri Van Gaever, Market Segment Director, states, “In today’s printing world, we all know it’s about delivering value which encompasses quality, performance, sustainability and competitive pricing. With the launch of the Xeikon SX20000, Xeikon is offering printers in the graphic arts and commercial markets an investment opportunity – a press with unequalled capabilities at an attractive investment level. The Xeikon SX20000 has all the innovations of its flagship predecessor, the Xeikon SX30000, which makes it a consistent, reliable all-round performer, able to run at a printing width of 508mm on a broad range of substrates at 1200x3600dpi at speeds of 20m/min (66ft/min) or 1700 B2 sheets/hour. This single pass, duplex press is geared towards printers looking to streamline and optimise the production of high value, premium quality print with high coverage content on high quality papers. On top of that, the Xeikon SX20000 offers scalability with upgrades available in both speed and colour stations. With this new press, we are bringing to market a full rotary machine based on SIRIUS dry toner technology driven by Xeikon’s powerful X-800 workflow for full automation.” 

Xeikon envisions two big markets for digital with this new addition: book printing and direct mail
Xeikon has noted the significant resurgence in printed book production in the last couple of years. Book sales have risen sharply due to easy availability through online channels and renewed interest in high quality books. The rise in demand is stimulating book publishers and printers to look at their business strategies, and many are now choosing quality over speed. With Xeikon’s SX20000 digital colour press, designers and printers have no limitations. Rotary printing makes it simple with perfect registration and imposition on much longer substrates, so no repeat size, fixed sheet format or frame length. This becomes a significant advantage in the finishing department. On this single pass duplex press, there are no coverage limitations, no special inks – just load the reel on the Xeikon and off it goes – no fine tuning, no magic, just a quality result!

Xeikon’s strategy is to offer the Xeikon SX20000 as a highly versatile and flexible print production platform, perfect for specialist jobs such as quality targeted direct mail. Many direct mail companies are using high quality papers for a limited audience as well as the 5th station on the press for brand colours. To develop SIRIUS dry toner technology, Xeikon built on the four major areas of toner development, imaging technology, fusing technology and media conditioning, and every key component impacts on the overall quality result. A ground-breaking and innovative platform, SIRIUS delivers the widest application and substrate range combined with lower running costs and a compelling overall total cost of ownership (TCO) and overall OEE. 

Van Gaever concludes, “We believe the launch of the Xeikon SX20000 comes at the right moment in time. Printers looking for a roll fed machine with maximum efficiencies, a powerful workflow for full colour control and automated imposition plus all the processes necessary to compete, need look no further. Many printers working in the graphic arts and commercial print markets are aware that they need to streamline their operation, reduce their TCO, increase productivity and uptime and also review their equipment. Printers looking for new revenue streams and considering a broader range of applications may be restricted because of printing equipment limitations. Our single pass duplex press is unique, designed to maximise and deliver a market leading performance and unequalled sustainability. The Xeikon SX20000 has everything and more to guarantee business growth and become the cornerstone of any print business.”

ABOUT XEIKON
Xeikon, a division of Flint Group, is a long-standing leader and innovator in digital printing technology. Grounded in the principles of quality, flexibility and sustainability, Xeikon designs, develops and delivers web-fed digital colour presses for label and packaging applications, document printing, and commercial printing. These printing machines work with different imaging technologies, open workflow software and application-specific consumables. 
    
In 2015, Xeikon joined Flint Group to create a new “Digital Printing Solutions” division for the leading global print consumables and solution provider to the packaging and print media industries. Flint Group develops and manufactures an extensive portfolio of consumables for the printing industry. These include a vast range of conventional and energy-curable inks and coatings, press room chemicals, printing plates and equipment, printing blankets and sleeves, and pigments and additives for use in inks and other colorant applications. The Flint Group is based in Luxembourg and employs around 7900 people. On a worldwide basis, the company is the number one or number two supplier in every major market segment it serves.

For more information about Xeikon, visit www.xeikon.com and for Flint Group, visit www.flintgrp.com or contact:

Xeikon 
Corporate Communications Manager
Danny Mertens
Duwijckstraat 17 – 2500 Lier, Belgium
T: +32 (0) 3 443 13 11 

M: +32 (0) 494 50 00 57
Danny.Mertens@xeikon.com

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Based in Saint-Denis-sur-Sarthon, Normandy, SDPS is a leading supplier of high quality wide format print to the Frenc

From a Quality Assurance perspective, this level of surveillance provides valuable peace of mind, especially for food

THE STRENGTH TESTING ROOM: THE TIME FACTOR AND ACCELERATED WORK CYCLES

Antiparasitic Revolt™ Topical Solution from Aurora Pharmaceuticals housed in customized version of Neopac’s Twist’n’use™ tube for competitive differentiation.
 
Oberdiessbach, Switzerland – Hoffmann Neopac, a global provider of high-quality packaging for a broad array of industries and applications, won gold in the “Best Pharmaceutical Tube” category in the annual Tube Council Awards. The winning entry was a convenient, high-barrier single-use tube with a simple, no-mess applicator developed for Aurora Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a US-based manufacturer and distributer of animal health medicines. Aurora chose Neopac as packaging provider for its prescription Revolt™ topical antiparasitic solution.

The winning package comprised a customized version of Neopac’s Twist’n’use™ tube, a small-volume single-dose solution that, once the cap is twisted, is irrevocably opened. In addition to tamper-evidence, the tube’s permanently affixed cap emphasizes consumer simplicity and offers accurate application of the enclosed product to the treatment area. 

For Aurora Pharmaceuticals, it was important that Revolt™ be packaged in a solution that optimized aesthetics without necessitating an external moisture barrier. Meeting this need, the Twist’n’use™ tube features Neopac’s Polyfoil® technology – a proprietary blend of materials providing advanced barrier properties for products requiring ample protection against moisture, oxygen and other potentially harmful substances. Products housed in Polyfoil® solutions can enjoy a longer shelf life compared to those stored in conventional polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP) packaging.
This year’s Tube Council Awards saw more than 70 entries submitted for consideration across various categories. Entries were evaluated by a panel of judges composed of representatives from major consumer products companies and industry professionals.

Revolt™ Topical Solution comes in a variety of sizes and strengths, coinciding with the size of the dog or cat receiving it. Versions with 6% API are available in .25ml, .75ml and 1ml tubes, while 12% API is available in .5ml, 1ml, 2ml or 3ml tubes. Neopac’s Twist’n’use™ tubes can hold volumes up to 10ml. 

Thus far, feedback from customers who’ve used Revolt™ has been overwhelmingly positive, with users pointing to its convenient ease of use and attractive brand aesthetics. 

“It’s an honor to be recognized by the Tube Council for this solution, which combines a variety of attractive features including premium barrier protection, small-dose delivery precision and hassle-free application,” said Martina Christiansen, Head of Sales for Neopac. “Notably, the antiparasitic product presented a challenging chemical compatibility issue that, through collaboration with our Aurora Pharmaceuticals customer, we were able to overcome – showcasing our ability to provide convenient packaging solutions even for sensitive formulations.” 
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About Hoffmann Neopac
Hoffmann Neopac is a privately-owned company, headquartered in Thun, Switzerland. The group produces high-quality metal and plastic packaging in six locations: HOFFMANN tins in Thun and CMP tins in Holland; Polyfoil® and plastic tubes with NEOPAC in Switzerland, Hungary and the US; and 3D Neopac in India. Its longstanding customers include internationally active pharmaceutical, cosmetics and consumer goods manufacturers in the European, North American and Asian markets. 

Including its new production facility in the United States, Neopac employs around 1,250 employees and has a capacity of 1.3 billion tubes. The company is dedicated to sustainability in both its manufacturing processes and corporate culture, including a dedicated eco-conscious packaging portfolio. For more information, visit www.neopac.com.  
 

client:    Hoffmann Neopac

contact:    Christopher Dale
    Turchette Agency
    (973) 227-8080 ext. 116
    cdale@turchette.com

ADVANTAGES ASSOCIATED WITH ADHESIVE-CONSUMPTION MONITORING

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At this stage, the health and safety of our people, clients, partners, and local communities are our utmost priority.

Firstly, Fawema has been speaking with all our partners globally to gain the required permissions to be able to opera

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Supporting the sector we find Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Home & Personal Care.

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Selters (hds). Different requirements in the supply chain demand packaging solutions that offer maximum flexibility combined with a diverse range that is constantly being updated to meet customer needs. In the company’s mission to meet these objectives and fulfil customer expectations, Schütz has now added the new Ecobulk MX 560 to its extensive product range. This new IBC has a lower height than standard models and a nominal volume of 560 litres or 150 gallons, making it ideal for applications where smaller containers are an advantage, but where maximum performance and the highest quality are also decisive. The MX 560 combines optimum filling volume with a compact design on Schütz’s proven bottom group, which is the same as the one of the MX types with 820, 1,000 and 1,250 litres capacities. Therefore, all these MX models are fully compatible.

Designing the new container on the basis of the globally successful 1,200 x 1,000 millimetre pallet also ensures that handling is absolutely flexible and the new MX 560 can be used in all production lines and machinery configured to these dimensions. The new container also offers a significant advantage when shipping by sea: the pallet size makes optimum use of the storage and transport space in standardised large-capacity containers, even for mixed loads with larger MX IBC variants. With triple stacking throughout, 30 IBCs of this model will fit in a 20' ISO container. The four horizontal tubes of the steel grid provide the necessary stability and ensure secure stacking. The large metal label plate, which covers eight fields of the steel grid, provides plenty of space for detailed product information.

Easy handling and substantial economic advantages

Compact packaging sizes are preferred in many industries, such as farming and agrochemicals. In North America in particular, IBCs with smaller volumes are used for the application of concentrated crop protection products or high-value seed treatments. Another priority for users is containers that are easy to handle during use and storage. Here the Ecobulk MX 560 provides a winning combination of features: due to its low weight both empty and filled, it is easy to handle the IBC in day-to-day operations – especially compared to stainless steel containers and steel or plastic drums.

With its reduced capacity and optimum footprint, the new Schütz IBC offers lower capital tie-up and shorter storage times for products with a slow turnover. This also reduces the risk of the product deteriorating due to ageing. If required, the IBC can also be equipped with an EVOH permeation barrier. As an additional layer in the IBC inner bottle, the EVOH ensures product quality, safeguards the filling product against changes and the environment against potential contamination by stopping oxygen, nitrogen and other gases from permeating in and out of the container.

Multiple options for a wide field of applications

With further optional features, this compact IBC can be used for a wide range of other applications, for example in the Foodcert version. The corresponding system certification according to the industrial standard FSSC 22000 guarantees conformity with the rigorous requirements for materials, processes and products in the food industry. For highly sensitive non-food filling goods, where safety and technical cleanliness are essential, Schütz also produces the Ecobulk MX 560 in the Cleancert version.

Optional Ex-protection with a grounded outlet valve and pallet plus an antistatic inner bottle makes the IBC ready for use in Ex-zones 1 and 2 and for the transport of liquids with a flash point of ≤ 60°C. Additional optional components include a check valve in the outlet fitting. This check valve prevents the filling good from flowing back into the container – a frequently used function, especially for agrochemicals. For optimum aeration and ventilation during transport, storage and emptying, a breather system is available, consisting of a plug, membrane and valve in the screw cap of the IBC. Overall, customers benefit from maximum efficiency and safety thanks to these comprehensive equipment variations designed for all specific needs, products and applications.

Of course, the Ecobulk MX 560 is also part of the Schütz Ticket Service in which used IBC are being collected and processed. To order the administration-free collection of used and empty IBCs, including subsequent environmentally friendly reconditioning, users simply scan the QR code on the IBC label to open the online form. Thus, even the smallest IBC from Schütz contributes to the company’s philosophy of maximum sustainability.
 

For more information, please contact:
SCHÜTZ GmbH & Co. KGaA, Schützstraße 12, D-56242 Selters              
Tel.: +49(0)2626/77-274, Fax: +49(0)2626/77-365, E-Mail: melanie.ievolo@schuetz.net        
   
hd…s agentur für  presse- und öffentlichkeitsarbeit, Kaiser-Friedrich-Ring 23                 
D-65185 Wiesbaden, Tel.: +49(0)611-9929-111/-113, Fax: +49(0)611-9929130                 
Email: h.d.schmitt@hds-pr.com, s.kraemer@hds-pr.com    

Acquisition expands Berlin Packaging’s offering for cosmetics and personal care products 
MILAN (March 2, 2021) - Berlin Packaging, the world’s largest hybrid packaging supplier, announced today the acquisition of Roma International, a leading supplier of bottles, jars and  closures for high-end cosmetics and personal care products.  
Founded in 1965, Roma International began as a supplier of nail polish bottles, later expanding its  offering to include containers and closures for perfumes, skincare, aromatherapy, and other personal  care products. Today, Roma International has a large portfolio of glass and plastic bottles and jars,  and pumps, sprayers, caps, and other closures, as well as custom designs and bespoke products to  service luxury brands and high-end customers.  
“The acquisition of Roma International will enable Berlin Packaging to further extend its range of  packaging in the cosmetics and personal care sectors,” said Paolo Recrosio, CEO Berlin Packaging  Europe. “I am also excited about the company’s industry knowledge and strong relationships with  clients across the beauty sector, which will help create significant business opportunities for our  group.” 
“Becoming part of the Berlin Packaging group offers Roma International huge opportunities, and I  know our employees, customers, and suppliers will all thrive as a result,” said Steve Excell,  Managing Director of Roma International. “I am immensely proud of having led, nurtured, and  developed Roma International for 30 years, as well as bringing the next generation of my family into 
the business. I am thrilled to have secured this opportunity to combine my business with the world’s  largest hybrid packaging supplier and all its resources and capabilities.” 
This is Berlin Packaging’s twelfth acquisition in Europe since 2016, confirming its commitment to  offering packaging solutions in all segments of the market throughout Europe. 
"Targeted acquisitions, like Roma International, ultimately help us to grow faster organically in  Europe,” said Bill Hayes, CEO and President of Berlin Packaging. "We are excited to expand our  capabilities in the cosmetics and personal care space and utilise Roma International’s capabilities in  these verticals across our group." 
Berlin Packaging  
Berlin Packaging is the world’s largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier® of glass, plastic, and metal  containers and closures. The company supplies billions of items annually along with package design,  financing, consulting, warehousing, and logistics services for customers across all industries. Berlin  Packaging brings together the best of manufacturing, distribution, and income-adding service  providers. Its mission is to increase the net income of its customers through packaging products and  services.  
See BerlinPackaging.com for more information.

About Bruni Glass, a Berlin Packaging Company 
Bruni Glass, the largest packaging distributor in Europe, has 40+ years’ experience supplying  premium and specialty glass packaging to the wine, spirits, food, and gourmet markets.  Headquartered in Italy and with locations across Europe, Bruni offers thousands of custom-designed  products along with popular standard items. The company has a world-class design studio, a network  of high-quality manufacturing partners, a team dedicated to thrilling service, and is certified by CISQ 
IMQ (Italian Institute for the Quality Mark) to ISO 9001 standards.  
See BruniGlass.com. for more information. 
For more information:  
Press Office – Omnicom PR Group Italy  
Barbara Papini,

barbara.papini@omnicomprgroup.com

+335 6113555 
Ilaria Sala,

ilaria.sala@omnicomprgroup.com

+39 335 8112968 
Berlin Packaging 
Elena Franzetti,

Elena.Franzetti@BruniGlass.com

+39 02 48436611 +39 3401204145  

Julie Saltzman,

Julie.Saltzman@BerlinPackaging.com

+1 312 869 7554 for North America.