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  1. GEA LeakCheck: New Measurement System For Perfectly Sealed MAP Packaging 8/17/2020

    With LeakCheck, GEA is launching a new in-line measurement system capable of checking seal and package integrity on all forms of modified atmosphere packs (MAP) contactless.

  2. Braskem America Launches New INSPIRE Polypropylene Replacement For PET 8/17/2020

    Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5 and BRKM6;NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and leading producer of biopolymers in the world, today announced the launch of its new INSPIRE polypropylene (PP) grade designed to replace polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in consumer packaging applications such as ready-made meals at grocery stores and fast casual restaurants when higher temperature resistance is needed.

  3. Cheer Pack North America (CPNA) Offers A Unique Industry Innovation: CHEERShapes™ Stand-Up Spouted Pouches 8/14/2020

    Cheer Pack North America is one of only a few companies in North America that manufactures spouted flexible pouches in a variety of shapes. CPNA’s CHEERShapes™ are available in multiple film structures and print surfaces to address almost any product application or design. CHEERShapes are also available with or without a top gusset and can be made in a variety of custom shapes, offering a unique industry innovation*

  4. ProMach Strengthens Liquid Filling Solutions Capabilities With Acquisition Of Fogg Filler 8/6/2020

    ProMach, a worldwide leader in packaging machinery solutions, announced today that it has acquired Fogg Filler Company, a market leader in the design and manufacture of rotary filling systems for the liquids industry

  5. Altium Packaging Expands Brand And Capabilities In PET Assets And The Healthcare Industry 8/5/2020

    Altium Packaging is excited to announce it has entered the next phase of a $10M investment in PET capacity and capability, building on recent acquisitions including Tri State Distribution (now Altium Healthcare) and Plastique Micron (now part of Altium Packaging Canada)

  6. DS Smith And Aquapak Target Hard To Recycle Plastic Packaging Reduction With Biodegradable Alternative 8/5/2020

    DS Smith, a leading sustainable packaging company, and Aquapak, an innovative developer of biodegradable polymer, are teaming up to develop the next generation of packaging solutions.

  7. Ranpak Announces North American Launch Of PadPak Guardian Next Generation Cushioning Solution 8/3/2020

    Ranpak Holdings Corp. (“Ranpak”), a global leader of environmentally sustainable, paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, today announced the North American launch of PadPak® Guardian, the Company’s next generation cushioning solution

  8. Sonoco Acquires Sustainable Paper Can Solutions Producer 8/3/2020

    Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, today announced it has acquired Can Packaging, a privately owned designer and manufacturer of sustainable paper packaging and related manufacturing equipment, based in Habsheim, France, for total consideration of €41.7 million, or approximately $49 million.

  9. Dow To Sign Carbon Project Agreement With AEON To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Food Packaging Solutions 7/29/2020

    Marking the first carbon mitigation project in Japan under Dow’s Official Carbon Partnership1 with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Dow and AEON CO., LTD (AEON) – the largest retailer in Asia – signed a Carbon Project Agreement to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and food loss by utilizing Dow technologies in food packaging solutions and practices

  10. So Good So You Launches Solution To Plastic Packaging Crisis 7/21/2020

    So Good So You, the category leader in premium refrigerated wellness shots, is now packaging all product using a sustainable bottle that's a first for the beverage industry