Author: Saif Bepari
Packaging
Universal Forest Products Inc., America’s leading manufacturer of wood-based products has reportedly acquired all the operating assets of Pak-Rite Ltd. As per credible sources, the acquisition of the Milwaukee-based packaging design and manufacturing firm is set to expand UFPI’s capacity in custom packaging solutions. Right …
Recycling
British-Dutch consumer goods company, Unilever has reportedly signed a three-year collaboration agreement with French resource management firm, Veolia, in a bid to improve waste collection and recycling solutions in countries across the globe. Sources close to the deal state that the project will start in …
Packaging
Pharmaceutical service provider Vetter has reportedly announced the expansion of its secondary packaging capacity at its Ravensburg site, in response to rising customer demand for complex packaging solutions. Senior Vice President (Quality) at Vetter, Wolfgang Weikmann was reportedly quoted stating that the extensive know-how and …
Recycling
The Welsh Environment Minister Hannah Blythyn has reportedly announced a capital funding of more than £50 million to provide new recycling infrastructure and support changes to recycling services in the nation. Reportedly, about £500,000 will be directed toward a new behavioral change campaign that would …
Advanced Materials
The American 3D printer manufacturing firm 3D Systems has reportedly announced that Amann Girrbach, a digital dental prosthetics provider, would be integrating its NextDent 5100-3D printing platform into its digital dental workflow known as the Ceramill System. Reports cite, the Ceramill System would be significantly …
Recycling
Following China’s historic 2017 plastic waste import ban, the Environment Ministry of Japan has reported that the nation’s local governments are struggling with the amount of garbage being produced. Reports cite, local governments are overwhelmed with the vast quantities of garbage and are clueless about …
Advanced Materials
Liquid packaging giant Sidel Group has reportedly acquired PET Engineering to expand its packaging solutions portfolio in containers for water, liquid dairy products, soft drinks, and beer. As per trusted sources, the company has won several awards for its 39g bottle, which is an alternative …
Recycling
Fast food giant Burger King has reportedly announced that it will stop providing plastic straws and lids with cold drinks for dine-in customers at its 42 outlets across Singapore. As per credible sources, the fast-food chain began the initiative from October 15. However, customers will …
Packaging
Automated Packaging Systems, a leading designing and manufacturing firm that produces flexible bag packaging systems, has reportedly announced the launch of two of its latest Autobag® bag packaging systems. Reports cite, the new Autobag® 650 and Autobag® 600 Wide Bagging Systems are capable of accommodating …
Advanced Materials
Aegis Software, a global provider of Manufacturing Execution Software (MES) recently collaborated with Florida’s leading material handling and inventory control systems provider, Inovaxe, to develop an integrated solution that delivers ultra-lean material storage, handling and production capabilities. Sources suggest that the complementary combination would help …