Archives for September 26, 2002

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Getting packaging design right, first time

Recalling products because of design flaws can be prevented, according to packaging researcher Roland ten Klooster, who will give a presentation on the subject at the end of this month.

API increases prices in Europe

In order to improve flagging financial results, global steel packaging manufacturer, Arcelor Packaging International, has said that it will increase its prices in France and Spain by 5 per cent for all deliveries as of 1 January 2003.

Dow Europe to open new PET facility

Dow Europe, the Swiss based European division of the global chemical group, has said that it intends to build a second world scale PET production facility at its integrated Buna Sow Leuna Olefinverbund site in Schkopau, Germany.

Sonoco restructures UK operations

Sonoco, the global packaging company, has said that it will restructure itsUnited Kingdom-based tube and core business, resulting in the closure of itsLeek Staffordshire plant and the down-sizing of its Brechin, Scotland, plant,according to Charles F....