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HSM moves into new building
The new administrative building of HSM GmbH + Co. KG in Frickingen has been complete for some time now and a few weeks ago the manufacturer of document shredders, cutting machines and baling presses from Baden, Germany moved in.
Read ArticleBASF named as admired chemical company
BASF is the world’s most admired chemical company according to a survey carried out by the U.S. business magazine Fortune. The full results of the survey are published in the current edition, which went on sale on Monday, March 8.
Read ArticleCarton manufacturer to offer technical support
Colbert Packaging Corporation, a manufacturer of folding cartons, rigid paper boxes and paperboard specialty products, has announced that it has expanded its service offerings to include technical sales support services aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of customers’ packaging, processes and production. The services, led by John Yingst, new technical sales support manager, provide technical support for all Colbert customers throughout the entire packaging process – from package design to line trials to full production – with 24-hour response time to customer requests in most cases.
Read ArticleBASF claims to be doing its best on sustainability
A report published today by BASF purports to show what the company is doing in terms of economic, ecological and social performance and how sustainability contributes to corporate success even in times of economic difficulty. For example, energy efficiency studies conducted by BASF in 2009 discovered extensive potential savings: more than €10 million at the Ludwigshafen site alone, and another approximately €25 million at the seven largest Asian sites. In North America, measures already implemented last year are saving the company approximately €4 million in energy costs. These savings also mean significantly lower carbon emissions to the environment.
Read ArticleEurope's largest juice packaging plant comes on line
New facility in Spain will process up to 400,000 tonnes of local citrus from 57 suppliers to produce up to 100 million litres of juice
Read ArticleSheet extruders appoint agency to represent them in eastern Europe
PTi. sheet extrusion has appointed Daniel Craig Mcallister /Mcallister Mathison agencies to represent them in Eastern Europe.
Read ArticleLinpac reacts to shareholders wanting out
LINPAC, the international packaging manufacturer, notes recent press commentary in respect of the potential exit choices available to its shareholders.
Read ArticleSCA relocates to 'green' building
SCA Group headquarters will be relocated to the Waterfront Building, Stockholm’s new landmark, by Central Station. The move was carried out at the beginning of March and represents a cost-efficient solution that reflects the SCA of today and tomorrow. The Waterfront Building conforms to a range of requirements governing environmentally friendly workplaces of the future.
Read ArticleAnother retailer trying to cut costs using the excuse of green credentials
Eataly is phasing out traditional plastic carrier bags and adopting biodegradable and compostable bags and disposable tableware in Mater-Bi. Mater-Bi® is the family of bioplastics developed and marketed by Novamont which is naturally biodegradable and compostable in accordance with European regulations UNI EN 13432 and UNI EN 14995.
Read ArticleLay offs at recycling in Germany
Metso has concluded negotiations with the workers council about lay-offs in Metso´s metal recycling business. All personnel categories in Metso´s unit in Düsseldorf, Germany are affected by the reductions, altogether 115 people.
Read ArticleDS Smith notes sales below level of three years ago
DS Smith has released a report which claims that demand for corrugated packaging in the European market continues to recover, although it is still below the level at this time in 2007.
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