Packaging
Flex Films, which is the film manufacturing arm of Uflex, India’s largest flexible packaging company, recently announced that it has won the patent for its entire range of Formable Films. The range of formable films include layers of BOPET utilized in the Alu Alu blister …
Packaging
The Government of UK has reportedly announced that it plans to impose a new 15p tax on sandwich packaging as part of its ongoing effort to cut down upon plastic waste. Reports cite, the tax could be levied as early as the end of the …
Recycling
The newly-implemented decision taken by major Australian retail chains Coles and Woolworths this year to ban single-use plastic bags across Australia, has left a huge impact all over the continent and has kept an estimated 1.5 billion bags from the environment. Reportedly, the retail industry …
Paints & Coatings
PPG, a major supplier of paints, coating, and specialty materials, has reportedly launched a new high-performance coating named the PPG SIGMASHIELD 880 for the U.S. and Canadian offshore markets. As per trusted sources, the ultra-durable coating meant for vessels and rigs offers one coat and …
Packaging
In a recent turn of events, cereal giant Kellogg’s has reportedly agreed to include traffic light labeling on most of its cereals in the UK bouncing back from its previous refusal to do so. As per trusted sources, traffic light labels help customers to opt …
Packaging
Drug manufacturers across India may soon be required to incorporate a gluten labeling on their product’s packages reportedly to indicate whether the drug contains gluten. The move would offer immediate relief to a significant number of Indians that suffer from celiac disease. Reports cite, over …
Packaging
PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC, a leading custom flexible packaging provider for food and healthcare industries, has recently acquired the Utah-based flexible film packaging firm, Temkin International, Inc. Reportedly, PPC is renowned for flexographic printing and for converting flexible films, pouches and bags. Moreover, the company …
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 …
Paints & Coatings
JSW Steel Ltd., India’s leading integrated steel manufacturing company, has reportedly announced that it has submitted an expression of interest (EoI) to acquire the debt-laden steel products manufacturer Asian Colour Coated Ispat Limited (ACCIL). Reports cite, so far, approximately 13 different private equity players have …