Archives for February 5, 2003

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Australia clears Burns bid, but delays from NZ

The Burns Philp - Goodman Fielder saga continues with the news today that the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has cleared the hostile bid from Australian ingredients company for Australia's largest food company.

PMMI identifies top packaging machinery requirements

Quick changeover capabilities, flexibility and fast speeds are the top three machine attributes most often requested by companies purchasing new packaging machinery, according to a recent survey of Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute member...

Valmet launches new rewinder

Since its advent in the 1960s, rewinding technology has developed in leaps and bounds. The latest launch is Valmet Converting's CT 600, which is specifically aimed at meeting high output requirements.

Amcor to produce shaped beverage cans in Australia

Amcor has announced plans to commence production of shaped cans in Australia for a range of beverage products starting in mid 2003, following a technology licensing agreement with Crown Cork & Seal Company.