Flambeau tackles increased demand with new equipment, ERP system

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Jabil to make hybrid, recyclable bottle for Vittel brand

Colgate launches toothpaste tube with LiquiGlide technology

Technimark gets new private equity owner

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Plastics pact presents a road map to a circular future for packaging

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Zeus Industrial Products to acquire CathX Medical

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Medline to be sold to private equity group for $30B

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