Archives for July 18, 2002

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SA takes measures to preserve packaging industry

In South Africa a Competition Tribunal has announced that its recent approval of the R1,97 billion (€194m) packaging merger between Nampak and Malbak was in part designed to stop multinational customers for the packaging products of these firms...

Increased demand for testing equipment

Agilent Technologies' food-testing equipment is increasingly becoming a driving force behind food companies in Asia, according to a report in the Bangkok Post.

Asian demand drives Carter Holt

A surge in sales to China, higher world log prices and continued cost cutting have delivered New Zealand-based packaging provider Carter Holt Harvey a solid NZ$73 million (€34.8m) for the six months to June, compared with a loss of NZ$15 million for...

Biodegradable Food Trays

In the UK, Sharp Interpack (formerly MY Plastics) has launched its new range of biodegradable and waterproof thermoplastic food trays. The trays, which are a composite of starch and polyesters, could help towards reducing the two million tonnes of...

Weighing machine

Aetna UK and Weitek have launched a double head linear weighing machine for dry and solid foods.

Value-added packaging

Kyndal Spirits has recently changed the board grade of its whisky packaging to Frövi Bright.