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WEBpackaging launches Premium Subscription service
WEBpackaging has launched an exciting new Premium Subscription service giving packaging professionals access to extended tools, services and information not found anywhere else, and providing a number of genuinely useful benefits.
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MG America named exclusive distributor for multiple Romaco brands
MG America, the U.S. subsidiary of MG2 of Bologna, Italy has been named the exclusive distributor for Promatic and Macofar lines of Romaco machinery sold into the U.S. and Puerto Rico markets.
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Acquisition widens Rieke’s personal care offering
Rieke has expanded its range of speciality dispensing and closure products for the cosmetic, personal care and beauty markets following the acquisition by parent company TriMas Corporation of 70% of Arminak & Associates, LLC for 64 million dollars.
Read morePrintpack wins three flexible packaging awards
The Ganador QuadSeal sack 10 kg received a Gold Award for Printing Excellence. This has been completely redesigned to incorporate many new features, including a matte finish, flexo printing over a rich black background to provide a very attractive premium appearance, and improved shape using Printpack’s QuadSeal technology.
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Luxe Pack New York 2012: Seminar schedule and special exhibits
Luxe Pack New York, the luxury packaging trade exhibition celebrating its 10th edition this year, offers a comprehensive seminar schedule featuring industry leaders and innovators, as well as several special exhibits.
Read moreTetra Pack's CEO warns companies: to succed, they need to focus on sustainable profit growth
Michael Zacka, the CEO of Tetra Pak North America, warned that for businesses to stay competitive, they need to focus on Sustainable Profit Growth—a radical new concept that gives corporations measures to sustain and boost their growth trajectory over time.
Premium Access RequiredLuxe Pack New York 2012 edition marks 10th anniversary
The 2012 edition of Luxe Pack New York, the luxury packaging trade exhibition, will mark the 10th anniversary of this successful event. Every year since its inception, Luxe Pack's exhibitors bring their exciting selections of innovative packaging for all luxury sectors – cosmetic and fragrance, personal care, food, wine and spirits, fashion and accessories, jewelry and watches, etc.
Read moreBombay Sapphire 250th Anniversary Limited Edition wins Mobius Award
Bombay Sapphire 250th Anniversary Limited Edition, designed by Webb deVlam, took First Place in the Mobius Awards Package Design-Food, Beverages category. This year the Mobius Awards attracted entries from 21 countries. The international judging panel awarded points for effectiveness and creativity.
Premium Access RequiredAMERIPEN announces Joan Pierce as new Executive Director
The American Institute for Packaging and the Environment (AMERIPEN) announced that Joan Pierce has been named executive director of the industry trade organization.
Premium Access RequiredMilk cartons and iPhones, two technologically sophisticated innovations that made life better
Milk cartons, first used worldwide in the mid-20th century, and the shelf stable aseptic version that makes refrigeration unnecessary, left the old-fashioned milk bottle behind. As a result, the aseptic carton, which predominates in Europe and Asia, has also made the refrigerated carton an afterthought in most of the world.
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