Packaging News - PKN Packaging News
WEBIn this episode, Lindy Hughson is joined by Wayne Robinson to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in August. PKN Podcast Ep 97: with Chris Foley, APCO. PKN Podcast Ep 96: with Marissa Altmeier. PKN Podcast Ep 95: July Packaging News Unpacked.
Schütz opens $20m IBC manufacturing plant in Yatala
WEBSchütz opens $20m IBC manufacturing plant in Yatala. By Lindy Hughson | 19 November 2019. Intermediate bulk container and PE drum specialist Schütz Australia is investing in technology and facilities to better service the Australian market. Its newest plant, and 55th global site, officially opened in Yatala last week. PKN was there.
Acquisition: Plasdene sees a silver lining - PKN Packaging News
WEB18 May 2015. Plasdene Glass-Pak has acquired West Australian-based Silverlock Packaging in a move that expands its geographic coverage, product offering and team make-up. The privately-owned supplier of glass and plastic bottles, jars, containers and closures today will increase in size by 50 per cent as the result of the merger.
Pact Group expands into Asia with two acquisitions
WEBNov 20, 2017 · Pact Group expands into Asia with two acquisitions. Pact Group will acquire parts of the Asian packaging operations of Closure Systems International (CSI) and Graham Packaging Company (GPC) from Reynolds Packaging for $142 million in cash. The move will increase the size of its Asian business from $50 million to …
RPC Group buys Australia's Amber Plastics - PKN Packaging News
WEBApr 25, 2017 · RPC Group Plc, (RPC) a leading global plastic product design and engineering company for both packaging and selected non-packaging markets, has announced it has purchased Amber Plastics Pty Ltd (Amber) for an undisclosed sum. Amber is a leading supplier of injection moulded plastic packaging containers to the dairy and food industry in Australia.
Jamestrong opens $12m plant, announces next new facility
WEBMar 15, 2018 · Jamestrong opens $12m plant, announces next new facility. Market leader in metal packaging for infant formula products, Jamestrong, invited customers and select media to the opening of its new high-care facility in Christchurch, New Zealand last week. PKN was there. The burgeoning infant formula market in …
Zipform Packaging opens new plant in Melbourne
WEBBy Lindy Hughson | 31 August 2023. Zipform Packaging has opened its new $8m manufacturing facility in Dandenong, Victoria, for linear formed composite packaging, doubling the company's production capacity and expanding its footprint on its Western Australian base. The opening ceremony was attended by …
Opal invests $140m in modern packaging plant
WEBJul 28, 2022 · The total $140 million investment includes the cost of the land, facility construction, and the technology and equipment – a mix of locally and internationally sourced kit that will fit out the plant. Turning the sod on the $140m greenfield investment: (L-R) Chris Daly, Opal Executive General Manager – Packaging, Matt …
Opal and Petuna develop fibre-based first for fish
WEBOpal and Petuna develop fibre-based first for fish. Tasmanian Salmon producer Petuna is switching from polystyrene packaging to cardboard, in a move that it said will divert more than 150,000 polystyrene boxes from landfill annually. The packaging, produced collaboratively with fibre packaging converter Opal, has resulted in an innovative ...
Mars Wrigley switches to paper-based packaging
WEBNov 28, 2022 · Once the Australian-made chocolate bar portfolio is fully transitioned to paper-based packaging, Mars Wrigley says it is set to eliminate more than 360 tonnes of plastic from its value chain. This, the company says, will contribute to its aim of creating a circular economy and achieving the 2025 National Packaging Targets.