Tear tapes that talk
PP Payne has launched a range of generic printed tear tapes, designed to help companies with their branding and communications
EU’s plastics recycling reeling
19 Apr 04European plastics packaging manufacturers say they have mounting concerns about the growing export of plastics waste for recycling outside Europe
Metabolix helps US Navy clean up
19 Apr 04US biotechnology company Metabolix is working with the US Army to develop biodegradable packaging films from renewable resources primarily for
Cartonboard concept holds water
19 Apr 04Van Genechten Packaging has launched a one-piece cartonboard flower vase which its tests show can hold water for several months
Study says bag use must fall
19 Apr 04Leading UK supermarkets should consider setting tough targets to increase the percentage of packaging waste they recycle and cut the
Swiftpack speeds bottling for Brecon
19 Apr 04Pharmaceutical outsource packaging company Brecon Pharmaceuticals has increased its bottling capabilities with the installation of a Swiftpack SV2-12-EFS bottling system
Rockware plant gets royal visit
19 Apr 04Rockware Glass's Knottingley glass packaging factory enjoyed a visit from the Duke of York on March 4 as it celebrated
Diary
19 Apr 0428 AprilEPC Global - making RFID a reality, QEII Conference Centre, London. E-centre. T: 020 7655 90284-26 MayPLMA, Amsterdam, Private
A bigger EU – how will it affect us?
19 Apr 04On 1 May the European Union enlarges from 15 countries to 25 as central European and Baltic states join the
Luxe Pack challenge to designers’ creativity
19 Apr 04Young professional UK designers looking to boost their career in luxury packaging design can showcase their talents and receive EUR10