namasté packaging 15th May 2023

Uganda’s new banana economy: upcycling banana waste to rugs, wigs, packaging and more

Uganda is the worlds second-largest producer and consumer of bananas; India is the first. With a global production value of about 10 million metric tons and banana consumption of almost one kilogram per person, per day, more than 75% of Ugandas population relies on bananas as a staple food. The ripe fruit is cooked in savoury dishes and consumed as a dessert and made into wine, juice, beer, dehydr

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SEALPAC’s Amax traysealers

When it comes to the SEALPAC Amax-series traysealers, the name says it all. Based on decades of experience in tray-sealing, they have been designed to achieve previously unattainable, maximized results in terms of productivity and efficiency. These machines are characterized by their economical use of energy and particularly low-wear design. This reduces maintenance costs and increases their avail

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Packaging industry growing at 15-17pc can genrate jobs at district level, says experts

The packaging industry is growing at 15-17 per cent and the sector has the potential to create employment opportunities in the country, industry experts said.The experts also called for the promotion of domestic players and setting up the packaging industry in every district on the lines of the 'one district one product' initiative to create jobs at the local level."Presently, the demand for packa

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Mondi to modernise its Dynäs kraft paper mill in Sweden

Project includes installation of new and upgraded machinery to improve energy and production efficiency at Mondi Dyns in SwedenInvesting in the future of the mill to meet customer demand for sustainable packaging solutionsMondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is upgrading its Dyns pulp and paper mill in Sweden. The modernisation programme will increase efficiency and further i

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TekniPlex Consumer Products Plans Specialty Molded Fiber Facility in Ohio, Bringing Recent Segment Investments to $350 Million

Scheduled to commence operations in 2024, the 200,000-sq-ft plant follows three major acquisitions in the specialty molded fiber solutions space, and marks the companys eighth such manufacturing facility.TekniPlex Consumer Products, a globally integrated provider of innovative solutions through materials science and manufacturing technologies, is continuing its substantial push into the

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Will provide Amcor with fully integrated, production-ready fresh protein packaging solution

Amcor (NYSE:AMCR, ASX:AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Moda Systems, a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art, automated protein packaging machines.Based in New Zealand, privately-held Moda Systems designs, assembles, and supports innovative, high-performance modular vacuum pack

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New Nasal Pump Speeds Time to Market

Available in the US, the device, which was developed with Silgan Dispensings bioequivalence (BE) program, is adaptable to specific formulations and customizable with more than 40 different spray configurations.The companys five-stage custom process comprises project identification, pre-study initial characterization, BE alignment testing, smart selection for BE, and official BE for filin

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USA PHARMA & DEVICE PACKAGING AND LABELLING FORUM

Packaging innovation has had to accelerate at a faster rate than perhaps ever before in recent years to optimize drug delivery for pharma, healthcare professionals, and patients alike but it's necessary to keep up with medical advances, stay ahead of the competition and accommodate the unique and differentiated needs of combination products, biologics, vaccines, and other specialty medicines.They

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We Asked ChatGPT…

ChatGPT took many industries by storm. Some welcomed it with open arms while many were hit by its ability to replace human jobs. Nonetheless, it has piqued the interest of thought leaders as well as pioneers; individuals and communities who want to explore this avenue in an attempt to impact technological development. At Packaging Connections, we ride the wave of change. We foresee a future o

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