Author: Pankaj Singh
Paints & Coatings
Axalta Coating Systems, based out of Philadelphia, has recently announced the global launch of its new portfolio of protective coatings under the brand name Corroless. The Corroless portfolio comprises products that are engineered to offer superior and long-term resistance to chemicals and corrosion for a …
Packaging
HelloFresh, a meal kit delivery service, has replaced the liners of its boxes with a packaging option which offers the same performance as extruded polystyrene foam, but is more sustainable. HelloFresh is now using ClimaCell liners from TemperPack that give similar performance, inch per inch, …
Packaging
Church & Dwight Co., Inc., that manufactures vitafusion™, America’s number one gummy vitamin brand, is the first in the vitamins segment to adopt recyclable shrink film labeled packaging in the U.S. The packaging for vitafusion™ MultiVites 150-count gummies now embodies shrink labels packaging made with …
Packaging
The Government of Australia has recently joined forces with various industry leaders to fulfil Australia’s ambitious 2025 national packaging target focused towards making the country a more environment friendly region. As per sources, Australia’s Environment Minister, Melissa Price had recently called upon leaders from packaging, …
Packaging
Australia’s leading packaging company, Amcor Limited and Finland’s food packaging specialist Huhtamaki Oyj are reportedly engaged in negotiations with promoters of the Indian tube-packaging firm, Essel Propack Ltd to acquire a controlling stake. As per sources familiar with the matter, the promoter group led by …
Packaging
California’s medical cannabis company, Advantis Corporation, recently finalized an agreement for introducing a new see-through Amster-Can packaging for its edibles. As per sources, the new development will allow the firm to enter the growing edibles business with a ready-made distribution channel. According to Darren Cherry, CEO, …
Advanced Materials
Reportedly, the Toronto based gold mining company Barrick Gold Corp. is in advanced negotiations with Randgold Resources Ltd. to merge operations and safeguard its position as the world’s largest gold mining company. According to a source with knowledge of the matter, the deal is very …
Recycling
Governor of California, Jerry Brown, reportedly signed a bill which officially prohibits full service restaurants in the state from giving out single-use disposable plastic straws to consumers, until they ask for it. Subsequently, California becomes the first U.S. state to restrict full service restaurants from …
Packaging
North America’s leading distributor and packaging company Veritiv Corporation has reportedly joined the Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network (APASS). Credible sources confirm that with the APASS certification, Veritiv would be able to offer package-testing services directly to retailers, merchants, and manufacturers, that comply with …
Advanced Materials
Lubrizol Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, recently announced the launch of its latest OILKEMIA(TM) 5S polymer, a versatile, oil-soluble rheology modifier. The product is apparently being propagated for its capability to enhance visuals in skin, sun and color cosmetic oil systems and create distinct …