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Strategic Solutions: Five Major Trends Shaping the Packaging Industry

August 1, 2012

In this fiercely competitive environment, it is important to stay ahead of the curve on external uncertainties that could shape the future market landscape.

Universal Converting Equipment Expands

June 14, 2012

Universal Converting Equipment recently announced it has purchased an additional 4,000 sq ft of manufacturing space adjoining its existing Ipswich, Suffolk, UK-based facility.

H.B. Fuller Signs Agreement with Plexbond Quimica

March 20, 2012

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding to enter into cross-distribution agreements with Plexbond Quimica S/A in Brazil for flexible packaging products in several countries.

Paper Packaging Prevails

March 19, 2012

2011 global paper packaging market to reach $236 billion.

FOCUS ON: Nordson Acquires Flexible Packaging Equipment Manufacturer Verbruggen

October 1, 2011

Nordson Corp. has completed the acquisition of Temse, Belgium-based Constructiewerkhuizen G. Verbruggen NV, a leading manufacturer of flat dies and coextrusion equipment for the multi-layer flexible packaging industry. At the

Improving Polymer Chemistries

Michelle Moss

October 1, 2011

With careful research, polymer chemistries can be tailored to end-use applications.

FOCUS ON: Award-Winning Global Brands

October 1, 2011

More than 270 participants from 43 countries created works that showcased their creative skills and vision.

Turbocharging Green into Packaging Adhesives

Mike Jorgenson

February 1, 2011

A new technology in packaging adhesives reduces overall consumption and improves efficiency.

Is it Time to Decouple from Petroleum?

Bio-polymers have entered the market, and demand is expected to grow rapidly over the next decade.

Steven Gailbreath Marc Jackson

August 1, 2010

In May 2009, The Coca-Cola Co. unveiled its new package. According to the press release, the PlantBottle™ is fully recyclable, has a lower reliance on non-renewable resources, and reduces carbon emissions compared with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles. The rest of the press release discusses the environmental virtues of the new package, but dialogue with Coke employees revealed a different (though equally important) driver: “We have been in business for over 100 years and we plan to be in business for over 100 more years. We are taking steps now to reduce our dependence on petroleum-based raw materials.”