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Packaging
Kohlberg completes acquisition of Bemis Healthcare Packaging Europe
by Canadian PlasticsBemis Healthcare Packaging operates facilities in Clara, Ireland; Derry, Northern Ireland, UK; and Elsham, UK.
McDonald’s new paper straws aren’t recyclable, company admits
by Canadian PlasticsThe fast food company switched its straws from plastic to paper in June 2018, but says the new straws are too thick to recycle.
Sobeys plans to remove plastic bags from all stores in 2020
by Canadian PlasticsThe Stellarton, N.S.-based national grocery chain said it will adopt paper and reusable bags at its 255 outlets across the country by January.
Holiday Inn owner InterContinental hotels ditching plastic mini shampoo bottles
by Canadian PlasticsHotel company InterContinental Group (IHG), which owns Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and Kimpton, is eliminating miniature plastic bottles from all of its 843,000 guest rooms across the globe. In a July 30 statement, the British-based company said that it will…
P.E.I. becomes the first province to ban plastic bags
by Canadian PlasticsThe province’s Plastic Bag Reduction Act officially came into effect earlier this month, and prohibits businesses from offering single-use plastic bags at the checkout.
Clariant selling healthcare packaging business to Arsenal Capital
by Canadian PlasticsThe business unit – which generated sales of around 135 million Swiss francs in 2018 – has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., France, China and India, and employs approximately 600 employees.
Pretium Packaging invests $2 million in PET blow molding equipment for Alabama plant
by Canadian PlasticsThe new equipment has the capability of producing containers ranging from 6oz to 2L and finishes from 24 to 45 mm.
Sidel joins Ellen MacArthur’s New Plastics Economy Global Commitment
by Canadian PlasticsThis worldwide initiative was launched in 2018 with the goal of addressing the plastic waste and pollution crisis at its source and keeping plastics within the economy.
Tekni-Plex purchases South American closure liner manufacturer Geraldiscos
by Canadian PlasticsGeraldiscos manufactures closure liners and induction seals for a wide variety of container types – including PP, PE, HDPE, PVC, and PET – to the South American food, chemical, automotive, and healthcare marketplace.
Private equity firm Kohlberg buys healthcare packaging supplier Nelipak
by Canadian PlasticsNelipak, headquartered in Cranston, R.I, is a global provider of custom designed rigid packaging for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.
Tekni-Plex purchases Italian healthcare packaging manufacturer Lameplast
by Canadian PlasticsLameplast, the twelfth acquisition made by Tekni-Plex in the past five years, will become part of its global Tekni-Films business.
Amcor selling three flexible packaging plants to private equity firm Kohlberg & Co.
by Canadian PlasticsThe sale of the three Bemis flexible packaging plants in the UK and Ireland was required by the European Commission as part of the process of Amcor acquiring Bemis.
Consolidated Container buying pharmaceutical packaging supplier Tri State Distribution
by Canadian PlasticsHeadquartered in Tennessee, Tri State is said to be one of the largest manufacturers of prescription packaging in the U.S.
Tekni-Plex completes acquisition of three Amcor manufacturing units
by Canadian PlasticsThe facilities – located in Madison and Milwaukee, Wis., and Ashland, Mass. – will provide a broad portfolio of sterilizable medical device packaging substrates including coated and uncoated Tyvek, heat-seal and cold-seal coated paper and films, medical grade laminates and die-cut lids and labels.
PET Technologies says aloha to Hawaiian water bottler
by Canadian PlasticsAs part of its push into North America, the Austria-based maker of blow molding machines recently sold an APF-6004 automatic stretch blow molding unit for PET bottles to Hawaiian bottled water supplier Waiākea Water.
Canada to ban single-use plastics by as early as 2021
by Canadian PlasticsA list of the banned items has not yet been announced.
Pregis bought by private equity firm Warburg Pincus
by Canadian PlasticsThe Deerfield, Ill.-based protective packaging and systems maker is being sold by it current owner, private equity firm Olympus Partners, for an undisclosed amount.
GN Thermoforming names Jerome Romkey as new president
by Canadian PlasticsThe Chester, N.S.-based company, which manufactures roll-fed thermoformers for the production of plastic packaging, has also appointed Paul Phillips as its new sales and marketing manager.
Consolidated Container acquiring Utah bottle maker Sonic Plastics
by Canadian PlasticsSonic Plastics specializes in making HDPE bottles for the nutraceutical, health and beauty end markets.
Graham Packaging commits to 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by 2025
by Canadian PlasticsThe Lancaster, Pa.-based designer and molder of blow molded plastic containers recently signed the Ellen MacArthur Foundation New Plastics Economy Global Commitment.