1:10 min Markets and Management, Facts & Figures
Growth

Italian packaging machinery sets record turnover of more than 8 billion euros

According to the preliminary figures published by the Ucima Research Department, the sector has continued to grow during 2019 (up 1.8% on 2018), reporting positive performances both in Italy and in foreign markets.
2:23 min Markets and Management, Management
Partnership

Enel starts operations of 450 MW wind farm in U.S. and expands project to 500 MW through new PPA with Danone North America

With its initial 450 MW, the High Lonesome wind farm in Upton and Crockett Counties, Texas, is the largest operating wind facility in Enel’s global renewable portfolio The project has been expanded by an additional 50 MW, thanks to a PPA with food and beverage company Danone North ...
1:43 min Markets and Management, Management
Sell of Masterbatch Business

Clariant has agreed to sell its Masterbatches business for approx. USD 1.6 billion

Divestment of Clariant’s entire Masterbatches business to PolyOne Total enterprise value of approx. USD 1.6 billion Extraordinary cash distribution of CHF 3.00 per share proposed by Clariant’s Board of Directors, subject to AGM approval and closing of transaction
4:27 min Markets and Management, Facts & Figures
Analysis

New report shows where UK Plastics Pact members stand against targets, and where future challenges lie

WRAP has today published its first annual report and baseline data for The UK Plastics Pact, giving a clear indication of members’ starting position towards the four targets, as well as where the biggest challenges lie. The 2018/19 report and data show: 1 billion problematic and ...
1:30 min Markets and Management
Expansion

ePac Flexible Packaging announces expansion in Philadelphia and Richmond

ePac Flexible Packaging, the industry leader in digital printing for flexible packaging, is pleased to announce that its next phase of US expansion will be in Philadelphia, PA, and Richmond, VA. The Philadelphia location will be operational in February 2020, followed by Richmond in ...
2:70 min Markets and Management, Facts & Figures
Price

Australia & NZ packaging innovations to be recognised in 2020 WorldStar Packaging Awards

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is pleased to announce that 11x Australian and New Zealand companies have been internationally recognised with 13x wins across 6x categories in the prestigious WorldStar Packaging Awards, which are run by the World Packaging Organisation. ...
1:13 min Markets and Management, Facts & Figures
Trend Forecast

Clariant ColorForward 2021 palette yearns for human contact, searches for authenticity

15th Annual Color and Trend Forecast for plastics issued Five hues suggested each ...
1:10 min Markets and Management, Management
Appointment

MANN+HUMMEL appoints new Board of Management

The Supervisory Board of MANN+HUMMEL Verwaltungs GmbH has appointed Kurk Wilks as ...
1:10 min Markets and Management, Management
Appointment

GWK management change

Management change at gwk Gesellschaft Wärme Kältetechnik mbH (gwk): As of January 1, 2020, Nicolai Küls will succeed Helmut Gries, who is retiring at his own request.
2:17 min Markets and Management, Facts & Figures
Report

Wood Mackenzie: Was 2019 the year of recycled PET?

2019 has been a year of successes within the recycled PET (RPET) industry.The continued war against plastics and heightened awareness of plastic pollution has driven an unprecedented level of interest in RPET. As such, there has been a significant momentum behind collection and ...