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On July 1st 2022, Arkema  finalized the acquisition of Permoseal in South Africa, a leader in adhesive solutions for DIY, packaging and construction. Permoseal’s well-known brands will complement Bostik’s offering in the region and strengthen its positions in South Africa’s and Sub-Saharan Africa’s dynamic industrial, construction and DIY markets. Permoseal has a strong presence in South Africa’s retail channels and generated sales of €43 mill

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated expansion of private sector packaging sustainability targets, even as the pandemic has caused public sector efforts to slow somewhat, finds a new Freedonia Group analysis. Key packaging sustainability targets include: source reduction (i.e., reducing packaging material volume) improved recycling rates, especially for plastics increased use of materials that are biodegradable and/or compostable increased use o

Glatfelter Corporation , a leading global supplier of engineered materials, is pleased to announce continued progress in its partnership with Blue Ocean Closures (BOC) and ALPLA Group by working with The Absolut Company to develop an innovative natural fiber-based screw cap for Absolut Vodka’s iconic bottle. Glatfelter and ALPLA will support BOC and their partnership with The Absolut Company by developing a cellulose-based cap that will be used on Absolut Vodka’s existin

HPC Industries LLC and Macquarie Group's Commodities and Global Markets group (Macquarie) have formed a joint venture to produce recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET). Under the name Circularix, the venture's plans include building and operating five recycling facilities across the U.S. with a total annual production capacity of more than 275 million pounds of rPET resin. The first facility, located in Hatfield, PA, is expected to be operational by December 2022. Leon Farahnik is

Rio Tinto today announced, in partnership with Corona Canada, the launch of Canada’s first specially-marked, low carbon beverage can, manufactured by Ball Corporation. The cans, now available through a pilot in Ontario, were made using aluminium from Rio Tinto and leveraging ELYSISTM technology. As part of this limited release, 1.2 million cans were produced with a QR code to inspire consumers to learn more about the cans’ low carbon footprint. This pilot is a step towar

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Intertape Polymer Group Inc. , a global provider of protective packaging solutions. The acquisition was previously announced on March 8, 2022, and approved by IPG shareholders on May 11, 2022. Under the terms of the agreement, Clearlake has acquired the outstanding shares of IPG common stock for CDN$40.50 per share in cash. As a result of the transaction, IPG is now a privately held company, and shares of I

IT Tech Packaging, Inc, a leading manufacturer and distributor of diversified paper products in North China, announced today that, its Board of Directors has approved a reverse stock split of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the "Common Stock") at a ratio of 1-for-10 (the "Reverse Stock Split").  The Reverse Stock Split is expected to become effective on July 7, 2022 (the "Effective Date"), and the shares are expected to begin trading on the spl

A B Graphic International (ABG) has recently held a 3-day training workshop for their global sales team. The event, the first for 3-years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, highlights the importance ABG place on their ‘one team’ ethos and ensuring that their sales team are fully conversant with new developments, particularly with 9 product launches and updates since 2020. A total of 40 representatives from ABG’s worldwide sales team, including the USA, Spain, France, Ge

As per a new report by Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, the global metallocene polyolefin market is currently valued at US$ 13.77 billion and is projected to expand at a high CAGR of 9.5% over the forecast period (2022 to 2032). The market registered 9.1% CAGR between 2017 and 2021. Metallocene polyolefin is widely used in the production of films and sheets, as well as in injection moulding. As the demand for packaging increases. Metallocene is being

Leading corrugated packaging manufacturers, Durham Box, has recently supplied fixings and fasteners wholesaler, Owlett-Jaton, with 250 FSDUs for multiple merchant stores across the UK. The units, which display boxes of woodscrews from the firm’s Vortex range, were die-cut, part assembled, wrapped in outers and provided with store completion instructions and a mop tray. Durham Box has been servicing a broad segment of the corrugated market for over thirty years. Their major inv

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has created a range of fit-for-purpose packaging solutions to protect and transport fresh produce from farm-to-shelf-to-home safely, efficiently and conveniently. Grow&Go encapsulates the spirit of Mondi Corrugated Solutions’ new product portfolio for the fresh fruit and vegetable industry. Key to its appeal is the wide range of available options, covering everything from heavy bulk shipments to light fruit and vegetable assortments for

Envoy Solutions announced today that it has acquired Levittown, PA-based Hughes Enterprises. Hughes Enterprises is one of the leading packaging distribution companies in the nation, providing its customers with world-class packaging supplies and equipment. Over its 70-year history, the company has seen tremendous growth because of its long-standing reputation for customer service excellence, and customized packaging solutions. Hughes Enterprises provides these solutions for a wide range of in

Transcontinental Inc., announced that it has acquired Banaplast S.A.S., a flexible packaging company founded in 2009 and based in Armenia, Colombia. Banaplast is active in the protection of crops in the banana and plantain agro-industrial sector and other fruit plantations. “The acquisition of Banaplast is aligned with our growth strategy of innovation and proximity to key markets in the agro-industrial segment” said Ricardo Garcia Merlo, Senior Vice President and Managi

Berlin Packaging, the world's largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier®, announced today the acquisition of Vidrierías Pérez Campos SL, a family-owned Spanish distributor of glass packaging for the olive oil, home fragrance, and spirits markets. Founded in 1987 and based in Rute (Córdoba) in southern Spain, Vidrierías Pérez Campos serves the local market with high-quality glass packaging solutions. The acquisition expands Berlin Packaging's ma

The first HolyGrail 2.0 sorting prototype was successfully validated in March this year following semi-industrial trials, using NIR and digital watermarks detection to sort packaging waste with a 99 percent detection rate and the potential to develop new, more granular post-consumer recycling streams. The Digital Watermarks Initiative HolyGrail 2.0, driven by AIM – European Brands Association, and powered by the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, has the goal of assessing whether