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big names sign up for packaging innovations 2015

18 Dec 2014
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packaging innovations, the uk&rsquos leading packaging event, returns to the nec, birmingham on 25 and 26 februarythe two day show will focus on the latest trends and innovations in packaging materials, designs and concepts, with dedicated ecopack and contract pack areas.alison church, event director for easyfairs&rsquo uk packaging events, said &ldquoit&rsquos amazing to think this coming february&rsquos edition of the packaging innovations will be our tenth show. since opening its doors in 2006, the show has tripled in size with over 350 exhibitors.

packaging corporation of americas chief executive officer to speak at the bank of america merrill lynch 2014 us basic materials conference on december 10, 2014

18 Dec 2014
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packaging corporation of america&rsquos chief executive officer, mark kowlzan, will speak at the bank of america merrill lynch 2014 us basic materials conference in boston on wednesday, december 10th at 800 am eastern time followed by a question and answer session.interested parties may access the live presentation and q &amp a by registering on baml&rsquos website prior to the presentation time.you may also access the presentation and q &amp a by visiting the investor relations section of pca&rsquos website at&nbspwww.packaging

innovations in packaging brands offering condoms hidden in books and wallets

18 Dec 2014
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innovations are necessary to give newness to the consumer in this category, which is normally hidden from public view at a majority of retail outlets.&nbspnew delhi vishal vyas, a bookworm, has always followed a thumb rule whenever it comes to buying books &quotnever judge a book by its cover,&quot he says, bursting into laughter. he knows the reason well.

squeasy pouch

18 Dec 2014
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&bullpouchwithinapouch squeasy pouch produced on &ldquoexotically&rdquo modified horizontal formfillseal equipment.&bullthe pouch reduces by about 95 the amount of packaging required when a bottle is reused.&bullthe difficulty comes when users try to get that liquid out and into a narrowneck bottle. they try to pour it and it spills everywhere.&bullminimum pouch width is 2.5 inches and the maximum is around 8 inches.

first aluminum wine closure with pvc free granulate liner

18 Dec 2014
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vinstar smart combines the simple standard wine aluminum closure with a gasket that ensures higher protection for the wine. this is fully compatible with current wine bottles and capping equipment. it keeps internal pressure of up to 4 bars and is ideal for a wide range of fizz wines.&nbspthe closure offers numerous possibilities for decoration and design flat litho and offset multicolor printing and hot foil printing.&nbspthe pvcfree gasket gives excellent air tightness, significantly better than the saranbased liners. in spite of this the opening is smooth and easy.

christmas tea by mint

18 Dec 2014
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&bullfood and drink consumption is one of the main things that brings people together to a table, and because tea is the most used beverage in the winter time, the concept build around the tea bag came very naturally to life.&bullit started with the idea of an alternative for the christmas tea and excitingly ended in packaging design.&bullunique and ideal design which keeps memories live with a cup of tea.&nbsp

norsk ol christmas pack

18 Dec 2014
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&bullnorsk ol is a six pack alcoholic beverage.&bullbased on research of norwegian traditions and folklore, the bottle represent norvegian &ldquonisse&rdquo.&bullnisse are small mythical creatures that are thought to bring good luck but are also mischievous as well.&nbsp

8th continent of plastic weighs 270,000 tons

17 Dec 2014
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&nbspa recent study revealed that almost 270,000 tons of plastic are floating in the world&rsquos oceans, enough to fill over 35,000 trucks of rubbish.according to a report released on wednesday in the international scientific journal plos one, there is more plastic in oceans than originally thought.the results&nbspreleased&nbspafter 24 expeditions&nbspbetween 2007 and 2013&nbsp&ldquousing an oceanographic model of floating debris dispersal..., and correcting for winddriven vertical mixing,&rdquo explain the authors.the main author, markus eriksen, belongs to

ge capital to support novolexs acquisition of packaging dynamics

17 Dec 2014
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ge capital&rsquos unit ge antares is providing 1.005bn to novolex, which will use the funds for the acquisition of packaging dynamics.ge antares assumes the role as an administrative agent for the latest funding, which is the first portion of a 1.3bn senior credit facility.in november, novolex and packaging dynamics have agreed to combine their operations to form a flexible packaging company with revenues of 1.9bn.the combined entity will operate 35 manufacturing plants in north america and a plastics recycling facility.ge antares managing director mike hynes said &quotnovolex has m