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Focus on Sustainability to Drive Innovation and Growth in Medical Devices Packaging Market

The medical devices packaging market is growing as the healthcare industry witnesses rapid changes due to the outbreak of new diseases, increasing regulatory norms, and growth in advanced healthcare systems.

May 26, 2020

The medical devices packaging market was valued at $29.3 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach a value of $41.9 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2020-2025.

Berry Global Achieves Record Net Sales in its 2020 Fiscal Second Quarter

Berry Global’s 53% increase in net sales compared to the 2019 quarter is primarily attributed to acquisition net sales of over $1 billion and a base volume increase of 2%.

May 11, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently reported its second quarter 2020 results, including overall net sales of almost $3 billion.

Advancing Adhesives

Legislation on GLYMO Will Shape Packaging in 2020

Epoxy silanes like GLYMO and GLYEO are adhesion promoters used in food packaging, but safety issues have prompted the development of new alternatives.

April 21, 2020

Consumers expect the food industry to provide safe products that comply with the latest regulations. FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry, recommends avoiding the use of epoxy silanes in food contact applications, and the European Union is expected to set new limits during the course of this year. These limits will require complex testing methods that lead to challenges for converters and packaging manufacturers.

Berry Global Ahead of Schedule for Impact 2025 Sustainability Strategy

Berry Global recently released its 2019 Impact Report and GRI Index, both of which highlight the company’s Impact 2025 strategy and achievements.

April 15, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that it is ahead of schedule for its Impact 2025 sustainability strategy.

Event Organizers Report on Successful Label Summit Latin America 2020

The two-day conference brought together 499 senior stakeholders from 21 countries who were eager to share ideas and shape the future direction of the region’s label and package printing industry.

March 31, 2020

The 17th edition of Label Summit Latin America was held March 10-11 in Santiago, Chile.

Sales of Automatic Labeling Equipment Set for Healthy Growth through 2029

Automatic labeling equipment is garnering significant traction over semi-automatic and manual systems.

February 24, 2020

Predominantly pushed by brisk expansion in the packaged food sector, labeling equipment sales will thrive at a healthy CAGR over the course of next decade.

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Record Sales Spur Berry Global to Top News Spot

Interest from our LinkedIn community helped Berry Global’s recent financial results announcement lead the news last week.

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February 17, 2020

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Berry Global Tops Sales Record in First Fiscal 2020 Quarter

Berry Global’s net sales jumped 43% to more than $2.8 billion for fiscal 2020 first quarter, due primarily to continued strong performance in the Consumer Packaging-North America segment, as well as the RPC acquisition.

February 11, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently reported its fiscal first quarter 2020 results.

HB Fuller GLYMO free packaging adhesives

H.B. FULLER: GLYMO-Free Flexible Packaging Adhesives

According to H.B. Fuller, this launch is in line with recommendations from FEICA for members to replace GLYMO in food packaging adhesives before mid-2020.

February 11, 2020

H.B. Fuller recently announced that it has launched a series of products that are free of epoxy silane commonly known as GLYMO within its Flextra™ range of adhesives for flexible packaging.

ITW PILLAR TECHNOLOGIES: Induction Cap Sealing System

The iFoiler technology features touchscreen interface control, built-in web server with accessible onboard web site, LAN Ethernet connection, downloadable project event log, and more.

January 22, 2020

ITW Pillar Technologies recently announced the global launch of its new iFoiler induction cap sealing system featuring IoT connectivity and electronic record access.