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Court rules resin not responsible for can corrosion


April 10, 2013 2:47 pm ET

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA — An Australian court has ruled a resin supplier is not liable for damages after the ends of tuna cans, which were coated in an epoxy-phenolic resin, corroded.

Study says New York PS ban would cost $100 million annually


March 27, 2013 4:22 pm ET

WASHINGTON — New York City's proposed ban on polystyrene foam packaging could cost nearly $100 million annually and hurt businesses across the state, according to a new study.

Exopack and Kobusch to offer modified atmosphere packaging


March 26, 2013 1:31 pm ET

SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Two flexible packaging converters, Exopack LLC and Kobusch-Sengewald GmbH, have struck up an agreement with PerfoTec BV to offer packaging technology that improves the shelf life of produce.

Selig reorganizes, takes new name


March 19, 2013 9:41 am ET

FORREST, ILL. — Selig Sealing Products Inc. has rebranded as Selig Group and is now organized into two business units.

Amcor downsizing in Australia, closing plants


March 5, 2013 10:31 am ET

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA — The rising Australian dollar and cost pressures have pushed global packaging manufacturer Amcor Ltd. to shut two manufacturing sites and to downsize another site.

Paragon settles patent lawsuit against rival Malpack


March 5, 2013 10:05 am ET

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Stretch film maker Paragon Films Inc. has settled a patent infringement lawsuit against competitor Malpack Ltd. of Ajax, Ontario, and Malpack's U.S. business unit, Malpack USA Inc.

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Welex seeing strong call for equipment


February 27, 2013 3:25 pm ET

BLUE BELL, PA. -- Over the last 18 months, Welex Inc. has shipped 85 pieces of machinery — extruders, takeoff units, winders and other equipment, according to President and CEO David Schroeder. The demand reflects strong business coming out of ...

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New Yorkers react to Bloomberg's plan to ban PS foam


February 15, 2013 4:13 pm ET

NEW YORK -- Barely 24 hours have passed since Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed an all-out ban on plastic foam food containers in the city and already New Yorkers are asking: So what do we use instead?

Guelph Food Technology Centre merges with NSF International


February 5, 2013 12:43 pm ET

ANN ARBOR, MICH. -- The Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC) has merged with NSF International, a global public health and safety organization with a similar focus on food safety and training.

Two workers hurt in explosion at Ivex foam plant


January 28, 2013 1:24 pm ET

SIDNEY, OHIO -- Two workers were injured Jan. 25 in an explosion and fire at a plastic foam plant operated by Ivex Protective Packaging Inc. in Sidney, Ohio.

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