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Pro Mach Now Exclusive North American Distributer of FLtècnics Pouch Solutions

Pro Mach has signed an exclusive North American distribution agreement with FLtècnics of Girona, Spain, one of Europe’s leading horizontal form-fill-seal pouch making companies. This agreement and the addition of Benchmark Automation significantly expand the Flexible Packaging Group’s portfolio of solutions.

November 2, 2014

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Tests Indicate Allpax Reciprocating Retorts Improve Shelf-Stable Foods

The results of extensive taste and appearance testing on a range of low-acid foods made shelf stable in high- and low-speed Allpax reciprocating retorts reveal that reciprocating retorts are ideal for processing hard to retort foods and producing shelf-stable premium foods.

November 2, 2014

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ID Technology Launches New ci3000 Series Range of CIJ Printers

ID Technology announces the latest update to the proven ciSeries range of continuous inkjet (CIJ) printers from Citronix – the ci3000 Series. The key features of the previous models are retained in the new series, with significant enhancements made to the fluidics system, electronics, and software.

November 2, 2014

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Sonoco acquires Weidenhammer Packaging Group

Sonoco, global provider of a variety of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging, and displays, and packaging supply chain services, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Weidenhammer Packaging Group (WPG), one of Europe's leading providers of composite cans, composite drums, and rigid plastic containers, for approximately $360 million.

November 1, 2014

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Food Contact Substance

We in the packaging industry have gotten fairly accustomed to the regulations covering packaging for food and drugs because the FDA is the regulatory body in the U.S. that covers the majority of food packaging issues.

November 1, 2014

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An interesting rulemaking, if you like that sort of thing

In today’s column, I try to persuade you that the way FDA has lately been making regulations is unusual, surprising, and interesting.

November 1, 2014

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Industry Watch—November 2014

A quick look on the latest supplier news, mergers, expansions, and people as listed in the November 2014 issue of Packaging World.

November 1, 2014

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Another look at print-related digital tech and the packaging supply chain

What’s causing SKU proliferation, and what competitive issues are surfacing as print-related digital technologies continue to make inroads into packaging?

November 1, 2014

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Navigating FDA recall requirements

A medical device recall by any other name might still stink for your company.

October 31, 2014

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Morrison Container Handling Solutions partners with Manufacturing Careers Internship Program to provide valuable internship experiences

Morrison Container Handling Solutions, an active supporter of work force development, is pleased to partner with the Manufacturing Careers Internship Program and provide quality learning experiences to the young adults taking part in this program.

October 29, 2014

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Barcom Industries invests in Esko software and hardware to complete in-house flexo facility

Mumbai-based Barcom Industries Limited, producer of security labels and food safety compliant labels with ISO 22000 certification, has recently invested in Esko’s PackEdge, FlexoTools, and FlexRip (used to drive the CDI 4835 imaging device for producing flexographic plates) to give the company complete in-house flexo plate production.

October 29, 2014

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Lenze Americas appoints Doug Burns director of business development

Lenze, manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, has announced the appointment of Doug Burns as director of business development for Lenze Americas.

October 29, 2014

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Markem-Imaje hires Evan Segalowitz new manager of Canadian office

Markem-Imaje, product identification and traceability solutions provider, has announced that Evan Segalowitz is the new Country Manager for Canada.

October 29, 2014