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Packaging
Starbucks plans to move away from single-use packaging
by Canadian PlasticsIn a public letter from its CEO, the coffee chain said it wants to shift away from single-use packaging to reusable cups and utensils.
China moves to phase out single-use plastics
by Canadian PlasticsA new directive from the National Development and Reform Commission and the Environment Ministry outlines how Beijing hopes to cut plastic waste by 30 per cent in five years, banning single use plastic bags and straws.
Nestlé pledges to spend billions on recycled packaging
by Canadian PlasticsThe food and beverage giant, which packages most of its food and bottles with plastic, wants to cut its use of virgin plastics by one-third by 2025.
Berry Plastics to expand its capacity for sustainable, breathable films in North America
by Canadian PlasticsThe Indiana-based rigid and flexible packaging supplier will invest US$20 million to expand its hygiene, healthcare, and specialty films platform.
Pretium Packaging sold to private equity firm Clearlake Capital
by Canadian PlasticsHeadquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri, Pretium blow molds rigid plastic bottles and containers for a wide range of sectors.
Joe Biden calls for plastic bag ban in U.S.
by Canadian PlasticsBiden’s statement, made at a campaign stop in Iowa on Jan. 3, drew a quick rebuke from the Plastics Industry Association.
TricorBraun acquires rigid packaging supplier Packaging Solutions
by Canadian PlasticsPSI team members, including owners Doug Greenberg and John Greenberg, will remain with the Minneapolis-based company, but it will now operate as TricorBraun.
CCL Industries buying Polish BOPP film company Flexpol for $22 million
by Canadian PlasticsThe deal gives Toronto-based CCL the capability to deliver label films in Europe using the same technology it has in place at Innovia Mexico for the Americas.
Sonoco completes purchase of thermoformer TEQ
by Canadian PlasticsThe global packaging supplier’s $187-million purchase of Thermoform Engineered Quality LLC and Plastique Holdings Ltd. was first announced in November 2019.
French MPs vote to ban all single-use plastic by 2040
by Canadian PlasticsThe French National Assembly has voted to ban all disposable plastics by 2040, but critics argue the measures could be enforced much sooner.
Tekni-Plex forming new medical business unit
by Canadian PlasticsCalled “Tekni-Plex Medical”, the new operating unit will offer products and services formerly supplied separately by Tekni-Plex’s Colorite, Natvar, and Dunn businesses.
A look at some resonating new resins
by Canadian PlasticsWhen it comes to food packaging, plastic is almost always a better material to choose than the alternatives. And speaking of better, here are some of the newest plastic resins and additives designed for both rigid and flexible applications.
Part packaging, robot-style
by Canadian PlasticsSo you’ve finally decided to automate your end-of-the-line part packaging process? Great. Now here’s how to do it.
Packaging supplier Pregis invests $5 million in Michigan facility
by Canadian PlasticsThe company has bought its fourth Windmoeller & Hoelscher blown film line for the plant, and is leasing an additional 35,000 square feet in the same location for expanded warehousing capability.
TC Transcontinental selling its paper and woven PP operations to Hood Packaging
by Canadian PlasticsBurlington, Ont.-base Hood will acquire TC’s operations in the U.S. states of California, Iowa, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Georgia.
Flexible packager TC Transcontinental to shutter P.E.I. facility
by Canadian PlasticsCiting low production volumes, the Montreal-based company says it will close the P.E.I. plant by January 2020 and lay off about 15 workers.
Sonoco grows healthcare packaging footprint with thermoformer acquisition
by Canadian PlasticsThe global packaging supplier is purchasing Thermoform Engineered Quality LLC and Plastique Holdings Ltd. for $187 million.
Berlin Packaging announces departure of CEO Andrew Berlin
by Canadian PlasticsJohn Zimmerman will serve as interim CEO of the Chicago-based company until a permanent replacement is found.
Constantia Flexibles opens 100% sustainable flexible packaging plant in India
by Canadian PlasticsLocated in Ahmedabad, the plant is said to be the world’s first facility designed to produce more sustainable and recyclable flexible packaging only.
Canada’s Jet Label & Packaging bought by U.S. label maker ProMach
by Canadian PlasticsFounded in 1998 and headquartered in Edmonton, Alta., Jet Label manufactures labels and printed tape for a range of industries.