Sidel and Pressco Technology have signed a strategic alliance
agreement for the distribution and sale of Pressco's Intellispec
PET container vision inspection systems.
Rovema has unveiled its Vertical Intermittent Pouch Machine
(VVI-200), a new vertical form, fill, seal machine designed for
applications typically associated with horizontal machines.
Hayssen Packaging Technologies, a major manufacturer of vertical
and horizontal flexible packaging systems, has renamed its Thetford
UK facility 'Hayssen Europe Ltd.'
Zip-Pak, the world leader in resealable technology for flexible
packaging solutions, has reported that construction of its new
multi-million euro manufacturing plant in Winschoten, The
Netherlands is on schedule.
Zip-Pak, a US-based supplier of resealable technology for flexible
packaging, has introduced a new line of powder-proof zippers,
designed to securely reseals powdery products and particulates
The European food industry is to gather in Spain at the end of the
month for an international symposium on food technologies and the
canning industries.
Bosch Packaging Technology is currently in the middle of a major
road show designed to bring its latest vertical, form, fill and
seal machine (vffs) to potential customers throughout western
Europe.
One of the premier events for the food and beverage processing and
packaging industry is about to get under way in Cologne, Germany
tomorrow. The Anuga FoodTec will feature many of the leading names
in the business and the FoodProductionDaily.com...
China is readying to draft a long-term development plan which aims
to build up the country's existing packaging industry into one of
the most dominant players in the world.
Körber Paperlink, the German-based paper group, has formed a new
packaging division through its merger with Italian companies
Casmatic, Wrapmatic and Innopack, all of which are based in
Bologna.
Valmet Converting will present its most recent developments in
Rotomec flexo printing presses and Titan slitting & rewinding
technology for converters of flexible packaging materials at Flexo
2003, 4-6 March, held in Birmingham,...
In order to improve knowledge of the latest packaging innovations
amongprofessionals in the UK, the Institute of Packaging is hosting
a free seminar - The Annual Bob Pritty Seminar, Innovation in
Packaging.
In a new step to reinforce its position in surface technologies,
Belgium-based UCB has announced the acquisition of the Graphic Arts
business from Air Products.
The Institute of Packaging has announced a "positive and swift
response" to its 'Packaging the Stars of the Future' literature,
created as part of its campaign to raise awareness of Schools and
Student Starpack...
The IPA and Emballage exhibitions opened up their doors in Paris
yesterday. And the FoodProductionDaily.com team is at the
show to reveal all the highlights, including the latest topics,
products and technologies from the food processing...
PackExpo International 2002, which runs from 3 to 7 November, will
be showcasing all the latest from the packaging industry, when it
opens its doors in Chicago, US.
Patented Keyseal narrow zipper technology, devised by UK company
Supreme Plastics, is being used on a new cross-web, resealable
closure applicator that is now available for the first time for
flow-wrappers and other continuous form-fill...
The University of Florida has said that its newly introduced degree
course specialising in packaging currently ensures all its
graduates have job placements within the industry.
EarthShell Corporation, the US eco packaging provider, has been
recognised with a Silver Award as part of DuPont's 15th annual
Competition for Innovation in Food Processing and Packaging.
China will invest 20 billion yuan (€2. 5 billion) in a number of
key science and technology research and development projects,
including food-related projects, within the next three to five
years, the Ministry of Science and Technology...
