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The essential briefing on materials, markets, regulation, packaging, recycling, and the people moving the plastics industry forward.

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Discover Future Solutions –Record visi-tor numbers for SIMONA at K 2013

Innovation topics proved highly successful – Significant pro-portion of international trade visitors Showcasing an extensive range of new products, SIMONA AG, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of thermoplastics, presented itself as an innovative supplier of polymer solutions at this year’s K 2013 trade fair. Incorporating multimedia pres-entation systems, the exhibition stand attracted significantly more […]

plasticsinfomart · Oct 29, 2013
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THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAIL FOR UNIQUE NEW CAR CARE PACK

RPC Containers has created a unique bespoke plastic container for the latest car care innovation from Tetrosyl. CarPlan Demon Foam is the only car shampoo on the market able to dispense a dense snow foam simply by attaching a hose pipe, without requiring a pressure washer. A special ‘Foam Gun’ allows users to switch between […]

plasticsinfomart · Oct 25, 2013
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Versatile design, one-of-a-kind convenience – PermaSafe, the reinvention of the can, attracts attention at the point of sale

Hockenheim, 22 October 2013 – PermaSafe®, the innovative plastic solution for sterilized and pasteurized foods developed by the Weidenhammer Packaging Group (WPG), continues to gain a strong foothold in the market. In the next few weeks, two new products will be available in PermaSafe® packaging: Mr. Fix, ready-made meals from Eifeler Fleischwaren, and pickled sprats […]

plasticsinfomart · Oct 24, 2013
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Upbeat gets into shape with Esterform packaging

When UK based Volac’s The Good Whey Company was looking for a unique shape to give their new protein rich drink ‘Upbeat’ a creative identity with an outstanding presence on the store shelf, it approached Esterform. Esterform Packaging has a wealth of experience in the design and manufacture of custom-moulded bottle solutions and used these […]

plasticsinfomart · Oct 23, 2013
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KM PACKAGING PICKED FOR PREMIUM READY MEAL RANGE

KM Packaging Services Ltd has helped an award winning, high street supermarket chain to launch an innovative new range of premium ready meals in unique coloured aluminium trays, by providing a versatile, tailor-made film lidding solution. KM worked alongside several UK manufacturers to develop the sophisticated range of around 50 different trays with two different […]

plasticsinfomart · Oct 23, 2013
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"Soletti and I – Always together!" Now offered in a convenient to-go cup

Austria’s most popular snack, Soletti Pretzel Sticks, satisfies the latest craze of on-the-go snacking in an innovative and convenient container. Austrian soccer legend, Herbert Prohaska, summarizes the benefits of the new Soletti Cup: “Who wants to eat crumbs anyway”? This innovative packaging manufactured by Greiner Packaging offers convenience in a product that meets the needs […]

plasticsinfomart · Oct 23, 2013
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RPC CORBY INTRODUCES ITS LATEST ALTERNATIVE

RPC Containers Corby has launched its latest innovation in modern pack alternatives to more traditional formats, in this instance tins and composite packs.The new Artemis jar provides a practical and convenient solution for a variety of dried, powdered and granulated products such as nuts, instant coffee and infant milk formula. The high barrier material structure […]

plasticsinfomart · Oct 21, 2013
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THERMALITE® JAR IS THE CLEAR CHOICE FOR G’s

Packaging solutions manufacturer APPE’s ThermaLite® pasteurisable PET jar is being used for a range of Marks & Spencer pickles supplied by food manufacturer G’s.The wide mouth jar was chosen because it offers the same crystal clarity as glass as well as delivering improved production line efficiencies and less environmental impact. As G’s marketing director Anthony […]

plasticsinfomart · Oct 21, 2013