dispatches from Emballage 2014, Paris
Dow and Leygatech in flexible packaging partnership
Leygatech is collaborating with Dow Chemical on a flexible stand-up pouch to replace rigid packaging up to 20 litres.
Archives for December 15, 2014
Leeds Vacuum Formers increases capacity by 25%
Leeds Vacuum Formers (LVF), a UK-based thermoformed packaging firm, has spent £530k in total on a Kiefel thermoforming machine and a Siropack padding line, increasing capacity by 25%.
Budelpack expands in chocolate, confectionary and snack markets with Bosch vffs
Budelpack Poortvliet is installing a Bosch vertical form-fill-seal machine (vffs) to package loose items such as chocolates, confectionery, nuts and snacks, to start operations in January 2015.
Special Edition: Smart Packaging
The smaller, the smarter: Small-sized packs hit on convenience and price
Light-weight, smaller bakery and snack packages are more affordable and convenient for consumers, says Euromonitor International.
Smart packaging: Is industry being clever enough?
Manufacturers want packaging that adds value to the consumer experience and has stand-out shelf appeal in a crowded market, but what opportunities are there in the drive to be ‘smarter’?