Archives for July 15, 2002

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New EarthShell CEO

Beleaguered US eco packaging company, EarthShell, has announced that Vincent Truant, will assume the role of president and chief operating officer, effective immediately.

CCS 2Q results

Crown Cork & Seal has announced a drop in sales but a rise in profits for its operations in the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2002.

Alcan downgraded

Alcan, the Canada-based aluminium packaging provider, has said that it is disappointed with the S&P decision to downgrade its rating on the S&P 500 Index.

Danish packager flies the eco flag

Environmental issues and packaging hardly seem to go hand-in-hand. Unless you consider Danish-based packaging provider Hartmann, that is. The company Step programme ensures that its eco food packaging is produced using some of the most environmentally...

PCA 2Q results

Packaging Corporation of America has reported a substantial drop in its second quarter 2002 compared to the same period last year.

New IFT president

In the US, Ann Hollingsworth, president of Better Built Foods of Carrollton, Georgia, has been elected president-elect of the Institute of Food Technologists.