RPC's record profit
RPC Group, Europe's leading producer of rigid plastic packaging, has reported a record year for sales and profit.
Archives for June 23, 2002
Tasty Baking names head of manufacturing
Joseph Bauerhas has been named vice president manufacturing at Tasty Baking Company, one of the largest independent bakeries in the US.
Battle for Brazil can market
CSN, the Brazil-based flat steelmaker, and Canadian aluminium manufacturer Alcan are on a head-on collision course over which will dominate the metal packaging market, reported Brazilian business daily Gazeta Mercantil.
Food wrap cutter
In the US, AEP Industries has introduced a disposable plastic wrap cutter aimed at the food service industry.
Rift over Smurfit offer
Irish investors have sharply criticised Jefferson Smurfit, the Dublin-based paperboard and packaging company, for its willingness to accept a €3.7 billion takeover bid from Madison Dearborn Partners, the US private equity firm.
New package printing process
Flexographic press manufacturer Edale is in the process of designing and building the first of a new range of machines for packaging and carton printing.
King Oscar closes another plant
King Oscar will be left with one brisling sardine canning plant in Norway after the owners decided yesterday to close the King Oscar canning plant in Fusa, western Norway.