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Toppan opens barrier film plant in Georgia

In early April 2016, Toppan USA, Inc. cut the ribbon on a new 104,000-sq-ft plant in Griffin, GA.

April 22, 2016

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MonoSol opens new film production plant in Indiana

MonoSol expands production capacity 15% with the opening of its DuneLand Facility in Portage, IN.

April 18, 2016

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Infinite Packaging Group announces acquisition of Hyde Park Label

Texas’ Hyde Park Label is a leading provider of high-quality flexo-printed and digital labels.

April 12, 2016

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Tekni-Plex completes Sancap Liner Technology acquisition

Sancap is a leading producer of heat-seal, pressure-sensitive, and gasket-sealing liners.

April 12, 2016

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Quebec laundry cuts labor costs and improves quality

An automated sorting and bagging system saves Partagec Inc. more than 15,000 staff hours annually, and by reducing manual handling it greatly reduces contamination risk.

April 4, 2016

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Diamond-studded sidewalls for bag-in-box wines

Barcelona, Spain-based wine club Viajes de un Catador (Travels of a Wine Taster) has introduced uniquely designed bag-in-box wine packaging that can be re-purposed after use as safe, eco-friendly fold toys for toddlers.

April 4, 2016

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Fruit-chip pouch graphics fashioned for U.S. market

Costa Rican fruit and veggie chip brand Natural Sins refreshes the graphics for its stand-up pouch to appeal to U.S. consumers looking for delicious yet healthy snacks.

April 2, 2016

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Stand-up pouch for sour cream is a first for category

Daisy Brand’s sour cream product is now available in a 14-oz squeezable, stand-up pouch that makes it easier for consumers to use the product as a topping. A custom cap and dispensing valve allow for easy-to-control, drip-free dispensing and help maintain product freshness between uses.

March 30, 2016

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Toray taps Mark Turano for Lumirror Sales Manager post

Toray Plastics (America) Inc., appoints Mark Turano National Sales Manager of its Lumirror Division.

March 30, 2016

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Pharmaceuticals comprise largest market for aseptic packaging demand

New Freedonia study forecasts U.S. aseptic packaging demand to rise 6.8% annually to $6.4 billion by 2020.

March 29, 2016

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DS Smith Plastics names Peter Lamb Managing Director of Rapak Asia Pacific

Lamb will be responsible for Rapak business development in Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand.

March 29, 2016

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What lies ahead for high-barrier pouches?

A new report forecasts the future of the high-barrier pouch market from 2015 to 2020, including details on new opportunities and applications.

March 27, 2016

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APLIX Inc. earns compliance certification from the British Retail Consortium

The compliance certification recognizes that APLIX received an “A” rating for food safety within packaging.

March 22, 2016