Author: Pankaj Singh
Packaging
Reports suggest that Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc., the largest independent provider of specialty pharmacy services in the U.S., has started to ship temperature-sensitive medication in TemperPack’s ClimaCell™ coolers. ClimaCell coolers are 100% recyclable at curbside and also are insulated with renewable materials which are accepted at …
Advanced Materials
The Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group, a part of the Australian Department of Defence, has apparently put forth invitations for research proposals from universities and small businesses. As per reliable sources, the DST Group has been working to help the department come up with …
Advanced Materials
UK-based polymer manufacturer Victrex has unveiled a new, high-performance PEEK polymer designed to provide a sealing solution for the cryogenics industry that would have a wider range of usage temperature than existing alternatives such as PCTFE polymers. The new VICTREX CT 200 is aimed for …
Recycling
AMERIPEN, an organization focusing exclusively on U.S. public policy for the entire packaging industry, has called for a collaborative approach to form a comprehensive U.S. strategy for achieving ambitious packaging commitments. The 100 percent recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging goals are reportedly aligned with the …
Packaging
Renowned American filmmaker, Eastman Kodak Co. has recently entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Flexographic Packaging Division (FPD) to UK’s leading private equity firm, Montagu Private Equity LLP. As per sources, following the deal’s closure, the new business will operate as a standalone …
Recycling
New Zealand’s multinational dairy co-operative Fonterra has reportedly joined forces with startup Future Post to recycle milk bottles and other soft plastics into fence posts for farms. Larisa Thathiah, sustainability and environment manager at Fonterra Brands said in a statement that the posts will be …
Paints & Coatings
Paint and coating manufacturing company, Axalta Coating Systems has confirmed the renewal of its two-year contract with WorldSkills Australia, a not-for-profit organization, as a Gold Partner for promoting skills in excellence in technological, vocational and service-oriented careers in Australia. Apparently, the commitment of Axalta as …
Recycling
Retailers, supermarkets, and beverage brands according to recent reports are set to pay up to £1 billion to recycle their used packaging under a new waste strategy to be imposed by the UK government. Reportedly, the major producers of packaging waste, currently contributes to only …
Packaging
The Thornton’s Budgens shop has become the first British supermarket to introduce aisles dedicated to products that do not have plastic packaging. Located in north London’s Belsize Park, the store has converted over 1,700 product lines over the last ten weeks, reports confirm. According to …
Paints & Coatings
Louisiana based C&C Marine and Repair has reportedly announced the launch of a new, indoor Paint and Blast Facility which is also climate controlled. The facility, which spans 83,350 square feet, will allegedly be able to blast and paint two 10,000 bbl. tank barges or …