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Entries for tag: Switzerland
IML debut for thin wall packaging
At K 2010 Beck Automation AG, Oberengstringen (Switzerland), is exhibiting for the first time a thin-wall cup made from highly transparent polystyrene in which the decoration is visible from both out- and inside. The Swiss IML automation experts have set a new benchmark for four cups per shot with a cycle time of 3.0 seconds.
Read Article3.3bn beverage cartons FSC certified in Germany
Tetra Pak plans to offer 3.3 billion beverage cartons bearing the label of the Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC) within one year to customers in Germany starting in June. This represents about 50 percent of the annual production of Tetra Pak cartons in Germany.
Read ArticleIPI moves
A new office building will be built this summer at the current IPI location in Neuhausen am Rheinfall.
Read ArticleKlöckner Pentaplast to invest EUR40m in equipment
The management of the Klöckner Pentaplast Group announced today that the company plans to enhance its production capabilities with a EUR40m investment in manufacturing equipment.
Read ArticleCartonboard mill to close because of emissions requirements
Due to a significant deterioration of the industrial framework conditions in Switzerland, MM Karton will discontinue cartonboard production at its Deisswil site. A drastic increase in Swiss emission levies made an impairment of EUR 14.2 million already necessary by year-end 2009 due to a considerable strain on future earnings. A comprehensive evaluation of the general set-up henceforth led to the conclusion that an economic continuation is not feasible anymore due to accelerated negative local productivity and cost development.
Read ArticleNut processor reduces giveaway by switching from volumetric to multihead weigher
A major German nut processor has cut average giveaway from 2g to 0.4g per 200g can of nuts by switching from volumetric methods to multihead weighers.
Read ArticlePlant receives safety certification for food packaging
In late February 2010 the Amcor Kreuzlingen site was recertified according to the actual standards for Quality Management (ISO 9001), Environmental Management (ISO 14001) and Occupational Health and Safety (OHSAS 18001). Additionally, the Business Unit CERAMIS® was recertified according to BRC/IoP (risk category 1, direct food contact).
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Emmi packs four portioned cheeses in one single pack
Emmi, Switzerland's leading cheese and dairy product company, has introduced their brand new cheeseboard (“Käsplättli”) with a hard cheese range available in the two varieties; Swiss Tradition and Premium Selection. Now consumers have the choice between four different types of individually portioned cheese, but conveniently packed in one single pack.
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Still difficult to find employees despite economic downturn
Manpower has released the results of its fourth annual talent shortage survey, revealing that 30 percent of employers across the globe continue to struggle to fill positions available despite the global economic downturn.
Read ArticleDecision on strategic link-up between Pago and Salee Printing : Transcontinental cooperation for decorative labels
Pago International AG, a prominent international manufacturer of self-adhesive labels and labelling systems in Europe, and Salee Printing Co. Ltd, a leading producer of self-adhesive labels based in Thailand, have embarked upon extensive cooperation. The two partners have set themselves the target of jointly supplying high quality decorative labels to multinational companies and providing the necessary logistic concepts on a transcontinental basis.
Read ArticleDemand grows for convenience food ... and convenience packaging
Rychigier is a Swiss machinery producer for single serve convenience products especially for coffee and food. Business is going well for the company as demand for convenience food grows. Marco Studler explains.
Read ArticleInnovation days look to performance
Full color finishing as the new challenge, web widths of up to 670mm, and the workflow automation with web inspection and tracking systems are the main focus of the Hunkeler Innovationdays.2009 in Lucerne.
Read ArticleAward for tea stick
At the 39th competition "Swiss Star" of the Swiss Packaging Institute (SVI) the jury awarded the "tpod in Pull Pack" with the Swiss Star 2008 in the sales-packaging category. The concept was presented by Sigpack Systems, a Bosch Packaging Technology company.
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Esko aiming products at brand owners for luxury products
EskoArtwork announces its attendance to Luxe Pack, which takes place from October 28th through 31st in Monaco. At Luxe Pack brand owners meet with suppliers to the luxury packaging industry to learn about innovative approaches to their business challenges. On stand DB21 (Hall Diaghile), EskoArtwork will display the latest integrated solutions that are revolutionizing packaging design.
Read ArticleBosch Packaging makes German acquisition
Bosch's Packaging Technology Division plans to acquire Paal Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG, based in Remshalden near Stuttgart. The parties agreed to keep the purchase price confidential. The transaction is subject to the approval of antitrust authorities.
Read ArticleBASF makes offer to acquire Ciba
Following examination by the Swiss Takeover Board, BASF [BAS, BFA, AN] today published the offer prospectus for the public takeover offer to the shareholders of Ciba Holding AG, Basel, Switzerland [CIBN].
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Bell seeks packaging to meet freshness strategy
Bell is Switzerland’s largest meat processor and the undisputed leader in meat consumer brands.
Read ArticleAluminium tubes and football
Here David Eger of Obrist, a Swiss manufacturer of aluminium tubes, explains something of the advantages of packaging in aluminium tubes at Interpack in Dusseldorf on 28 April 2008 as well as noting a client's promotion for the Euro 2008 football tournament.
Read ArticlePeople still want goods in cans
The Swiss company Ferrum is experiencing growth due to increased demand for cans. Here area sales manager Robert Grillenberger explains why.
Read ArticleClosed loop plant supplied to Swiss pharmaceutical concern
Germany-based OYSTAR Hüttlin has set a milestone for Ferring Pharmaceuticals located in Saint Prex in Switzerland: An environmentally friendly closed-loop plant for organic solvents has been installed at this highly specialized biopharmaceutical manufacturer’s facilities. An HKC 400 DJ based on patented disk jet technology forms the heart of this fluid bed system.
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Award for sustainable print production
The weekend prior to Drupa, Erwin Oberhänsli, a top manager at Swiss printer Feldegg in Zollikerberg, was presented with an Individual Award by the national Environmental Foundation. Oberhänsli won the award, which is conferred annually, for his longstanding commitment to sustainable print production.
Read ArticleSwiss awards given
The Swiss Institute for Packaging has presented the international Swiss Star awards for new products in the sector at Zurich's Belvoirpark.
Read ArticleHeineken announces intention to acquire Swiss asset
Heineken N.V. announced today the intended acquisition of the beverage division of Eichhof Holding AG in Lucerne, Switzerland. The intended transaction will strengthen Heineken’s number two position in the market, giving the company an estimated, combined market share of 23%.
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Appointment at HSM
From 1st December 2007, Hendrik Matischak will take over the responsibility as “Strategic Business Development Manager, International Sales” at HSM and will report directly to the Managing Director, Irene Dengler.
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Mark Andy Europe opens new high-tech facility
To the thunderous sound of a drummer dressed in traditional carnival costume, Mark Andy, the leading American manufacturer of narrow web flexo technology, officially opened its new Advanced Technology Centre in Basel, Switzerland earlier this year.
Read ArticleSteady growth for AlpVision
Since its foundation in 2001 and its 2003 breakeven, AlpVision 2006 financial results are showing a steady growth in revenues generated by both document protection and brand protection solutions. Pharmaceuticals and other branded Fast Moving Consumer Goods manufacturers as well as value documents issuers constitute the core portfolio of AlpVision.
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