All articles by Srivani Venna

Dienes to use Styrolution’s packaging grade in canisters applications

German company Dienes Packaging will use the transparent specialty grade Zylar BX6503 (methyl methacrylate-butadiene-styrene copolymers) in the production of its…
MeadWestVaco, Multi Packaging and Ellis join Ecodesk sustainability platform

Global packaging firms MeadWestVaco (MWV), Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS) and Ellis Paperbox have joined the open data sustainability platform Ecodesk,…
Piramida to increase Croatia pharmaceutical packaging production

Pharmaceutical packaging producer Piramida is all set to expand its production upon the receipt of a €3.6m loan from the…
Subway’s US and Canada restaurants start using recyclable catering trays

The Subway restaurant chain has started using new recyclable catering trays in almost 29,000 of its restaurants in the US…
Dow, PetroplastVinora launch new stretch sleeve technology for bottle labelling

Dow Europe and Swiss company PetroplastVinora have introduced a new stretch sleeve label that addresses the needs of brand owners…

Merck opens new pharma packaging facility in China

Global healthcare company Merck has opened its new $120m pharmaceutical packaging facility in Hangzhou, China.Located in the Hangzhou Economic and…
Placon introduces tamper-evident PET food containers

Placon has introduced recyclable plastic thermoformed food containers with a new feature that cuts down the potential for food tampering.According…
M&G to deploy Alpek’s technology for PTA-PET construction project in US

M&G Group will use Alpek's IntegRex PTA technology in the construction of its previously announced 1.2 million tonne per annum…
US folding carton manufacturer selects Epicor’s packaging software

Folding carton manufacturer Rice Packaging Solutions has approached Epicor for its business management software solution built for packaging operations.Rice Packaging,…
CSI unveils new linerless closure for beverages market

Closure Systems International (CSI) has launched a new closure for carbonated soft drinks and sparkling beverages.The new one-piece / linerless…