Linx Printing Technologies has introduced a new returnable Linx Black bottling ink 1068, in order to allow the reuse of glass bottles used in the drinks industry.
Crown Holdings, a US-based metal can manufacturer, has achieved several prestigious industry awards in 2018 for its advancements and developments that help enhance the global beverage can industry.
Qosina has appointed four new board members, Pat Alesia, Robert Beckman, Ari Hoffman and Bruce Williams. These new members join the existing board of Stuart Herskovitz, Janis Herskovitz and Scott Herskovitz.
UPM Raflatac has launched its RafCycle recycling solution in Thailand, in partnership with EcoBlue Limited. This RafCycle services has been introduced in Bangkok on 16 Nov 2018.
Thin Film Electronics ASA (Thinfilm) has announced the appointment of Kevin Barber as its new CEO. Barber will replace the company’s existing CEO, Dr. Davor P. Sutija.
Virospack is honoured as the winner of Skincare Packaging Technology and Design award. The company’s Magnetic Dropper has been recognized as the BEST LAUNCH 2018 in Cosmoprof Asia.
Tetra Pak and Veolia enter into a partnership to get all beverage carton components recycled. Both the companies aimed at the recycling of all components of used beverage cartons within the European Union by 2025.
Packaging firm Mondi is simplifying its operating structure from the existing dual listed company to become a single holding company structure.
Nespresso has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Rio Tinto to produce its coffee capsules. As part of this agreement, Rio Tinto will supply responsibly-sourced aluminium to Nespresso for manufacturing coffee capsules.
TriMas has signed an agreement to purchase polymeric caps and closures maker Plastic Srl, in order to expand its portfolio of single-bodied and assembled closure products. The transaction is anticipated to close in early 2019.
Holostik has been honoured with the best-applied decorative/packaging product – Afxigra and best-applied security product- Gopal at the International Holograms Manufacturers Association (IHMA) Excellence in Holography Awards 2018.
Indorama Ventures has acquired a 74% stake in Medco Plast for Packing and Packaging Systems from Middle East Glass Manufacturing and the Samaha family. After the acquisition, MEG will retain a 16% shareholding in Medco Plast, and 10% in the Samaha family.
