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New Range of Plastic Containers for Petroleum Products Available from RPC

RPC Montpont has launched a new range of 5 litre plastic containers, including a U.N. approved co-ex variant ideal for volatile petroleum products.

9 Feb 2010

WRAP Funds Plastic Packaging Recycling Facility

Research launched last summer demonstrated the commercial and technical viability of recycling and re-processing non-bottle household plastic packaging, in addition to the environmental benefits. Marcus Gover, Direct...

5 Feb 2010

Ability to Manipulate Molecules in Liquid Crystals May Have Wide Ranging Effects

A new method for manipulating the molecules of liquid crystals in ways previously unachieved could result in more effective industrial sealants, improved food packaging and even enhanced electronic displays, says Zhengdong Cheng, a Texas A+M University assistant professor of chemical engineering.

4 Feb 2010

Biopack Look to Significantly Increase Production of Biodegradable Packaging Products

Biopack Environmental Solutions Inc. (OTCBB: BPAC), a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of 100% biodegradable packaging products, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a purchase order ("PO") agree...

2 Feb 2010

Rio Tinto Completes Sale of Packaging Business to Amcor

Rio Tinto announced today that it completed the sale of Alcan Packaging global Pharmaceuticals, global Tobacco, Food Europe and Food Asia divisions to Amcor for a total consideration of US$1,948 million, on 1 February. ...

1 Feb 2010

Research on Barrier Films to be Discussed at FlexPackCon

At SPE’s FlexPackCon in Houston, Feb. 22-24, 2010, Hank Schirmer of BBS Corp. will discuss research on barrier films produced with up to 75 layers of various resins, including EVOH and COC.

26 Jan 2010

SMS Siemag to Supply Two Continuous Annealing Lines to Packaging Manufacturer

Yichang Three Gorges (Yichang Three Gorges Quantong Colored and Galvanized Plate Co., Ltd.), China, has placed an order with SMS Siemag, Germany, for the supply of two continuous annealing lines. Both lines will process ...

25 Jan 2010

Surlyn from DuPont Used to Create Cost Effective Packaging for Perfume

“In the Mood for Love”, an eye-catching new fragrance from Gianfranco Ferré Profumi, demonstrates the aesthetic appeal of DuPont™ Surlyn® when used for the cost-effective production of opaque perfume caps.

24 Jan 2010

New Class of Materials Could Help Streamline Process of Computer Electronic Packaging

Carnegie Mellon University and Intel Corporation will unveil a new class of materials called solder magnetic nanocomposites that could help streamline the process of computer electronic packaging.

19 Jan 2010

RPC Offer Thermoformed Preprinted Lids

RPC Bebo Nederland has enhanced its service to its long established customer Zwanenberg Food Group, by supplying square thermoformed tubs and pre-printed lids for its range of pâtés sold under the Linera and Bob de Bouwer (Bob the Builder) brands.

17 Jan 2010

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