After the acquisition of Crown Holdings Inc.’s EMEA food and consumer packaging business, KPS Capital Partners launches Eviosys as an independent company. As a leader in the metal packaging industry, it will place a focus on innovation and sustainability in its product portfolio. Eviosys is the largest producer of aluminum and steel food packaging, which includes metal closures, aerosol cans, food cans and ends, and promotional packaging for brands. Among its produce offerings include a line … [Read more...] about Eviosys introduced as provider of smart, sustainable packaging
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ProAmpac introduces addition to recyclable PE laminate line
Flexible packaging leader ProAmpac has released a high-performance replacement for conventional multi-material laminates. The R-2000D will be added to the company’s ProActive Recyclable® series and it can run on high speeds on form, fill or seal equipment. This type of polyethylene-based structure boasts of high clarity, high drop resistance and excellent stiffness. It avoids dimpling, which helps maintain its premium look on the shelf. Because of a more advanced technology, it can extend dry … [Read more...] about ProAmpac introduces addition to recyclable PE laminate line
DS Smith looking to utilise seaweed for packaging products
Plastic waste and its growing visibility in nature is still a problem being tackled across the world. In 2016, according to data from The World Bank, about 242 million tonnes of plastic waste was generated worldwide. This statistic is alarming and has pushed many manufacturers to look at their own operations to see where they can minimise use of plastic. Packaging solutions provider DS Smith, is among these companies. They launched their Circular Economy R&D programme, which aims to … [Read more...] about DS Smith looking to utilise seaweed for packaging products
