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Fuji Seal International files patent for apparatus for attaching shrinkable labels using directed light bundles
Fuji Seal International. has filed a patent for an apparatus that attaches shrinkable labels onto products on a conveyor. The...
Sacmi Imola S.C. files patent for a beverage capsule with protrusions on the side wall
Sacmi Imola S.C. has filed a patent for a beverage capsule designed for use in a beverage-making device. The capsule...
International Paper files patent for a container with collapsible and re-erectable features
International Paper. has filed a patent for a container design that includes side panels, a front panel, a back panel,...
Huhtamaki files patent for push-through cover foil with regular pattern of material weakenings
Huhtamaki has filed a patent for a push-through cover foil that includes material weakenings in a regular pattern. These weakenings...
O-I Glass files patent for vitrifiable feed material for producing flint glass using submerged combustion melting
O-I Glass. has filed a patent for a vitrifiable feed material used in the production of flint glass through submerged...
Ranpak files patent for padded mailer with expandable liner to increase thickness
Ranpak. has filed a patent for a padded mailer that includes a pouch formed by front and rear sheets, with...
Sealed Air files patent for fluid dispenser with valving rod and dual-direction dispensing fluid passage
Sealed Air has filed a patent for a fluid dispenser that includes a housing, valving rod, and a dispensing fluid...
Toyo Seikan Group files patent for microwavable pouch with automatic steam release mechanism
Toyo Seikan Group. has filed a patent for a microwavable pouch with an automatic steam release mechanism. The pouch has...
Alpla Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH and Co files patent for a plastic container with a handle formed by the container body
Alpla Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH and Co has filed a patent for a plastic container with a reach-through opening that...
Avery Dennison files patent for a method of incorporating microparticles into adhesives
Avery Dennison has filed a patent for methods of incorporating microparticles containing active agents into adhesives. The process involves spray...
Suzano files patent for barrier composition comprising starch, plasticizer, and microfibrillated cellulose
Suzano has filed a patent for a barrier composition that includes starch, plasticizer, and microfibrillated cellulose (MFC). The composition can...
Westrock files patent for a container with a divider handle to create compartments
Westrock. has filed a patent for a container that can carry multiple articles. The container includes a body with a...
UPM-Kymmene files patent for polymeric film for release liner with functional vinyl groups
UPM-Kymmene has filed a patent for a polymeric film designed for release liners. The film consists of a polymeric support...
Nippon Paper Industries files patent for resin material with uniformly mixed pulp and thermoplastic resin
Nippon Paper Industries has filed a patent for a resin material that combines pulp and a thermoplastic resin for easy...
Rengo files patent for anchor coating agent containing emulsion, cellulose ether or polyvinyl alcohol, and aqueous medium
Rengo has filed a patent for an anchor coating agent that aims to reduce misting, provide uniform transfer to print...
Mativ files patent on a multi-layered filter medium for liquid filtration
Mativ has filed a patent for a multi-layered filter medium made of synthetic fibers, designed for liquid filtration. The method...
Orora files patent for plant selection and care instructions on durable plant tags
Orora has filed a patent for a system and method that selects plants based on climate and plant data. The...
Mitsubishi Paper Mills files patent for non-woven fabric for supporting a solid electrolyte
Mitsubishi Paper Mills has filed a patent for a non-woven fabric that supports a solid electrolyte. The fabric contains heat-fusible...
Q2 2023 update: M&A activity in paper & packaging in Japan
In the Japanese paper & packaging industry, there were 3 M&A deals announced in Q2 2023, worth a total value...
How did hiring in the South & Central American packaging industry perform in Q2 2023
The South & Central American packaging industry experienced a 23% drop in new job postings in Q2 2023 compared with...