3:56 min Regions, Beverages, Beer

The Future of Beer in PET Packaging – new multi-client study launches

Pira International is launching a new multi-client study to assess the opportunities for beer in PET packaging.The study is aimed at brewers, brand owners, packaging converters and suppliers who need to understand the market potential for beer in PET, technology drivers and barriers, ...
1:47 min Management

Husky announces changes in its Americas sales organization

Husky Injection Molding Systems today announced leadership changes within its sales organization in the Americas. Carmen Lowe, Vice President, North American Sales since 2008, has announced his intention to retire after 23 years of service. As a result, Mike Urquhart, Vice President, ...
1:14 min Management

Husky announces strategic supply agreement with Toyo Machinery and Metal Co., Ltd.

Husky Injection Molding Systems today announced that it has formed a strategic supply agreement with Toyo Machinery and Metal Co., Ltd (Toyo). Under the terms of the agreement, Toyo will provide Husky with components and assemblies to be integrated into the new H-PET™ AE and H-MED™ ...
2:26 min Management

Constar International Inc. announces the appointment of Grant H. Beard as CEO

Constar International Inc. (NasdaqCM: CNST) today announced the appointment of Grant H. Beard as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a Director. He is succeeding Ruth J. Mack who has been serving as the Company’s interim President and Chief Executive Officer ...
0:45 min Management

Novembal announces acquisition of Crealise Conditionnement Inc.

  Novembal has acquired the Canadian company Crealise Conditionnement ...
2:46 min Management

The Sidel Group gets HPR (Highly Protected Risk) certification for its Beijing (China) site

On August 23, 2010, FM Global gave the Sidel Group HPR certification for its new ...
2:30 min Management

Graham Packaging to acquire Liquid Container, L.P.

Graham Packaging Company Inc. (NYSE: GRM) today announced that its subsidiary, Graham Packaging Acquisition Corp., has signed a purchase agreement to acquire Liquid Container, L.P. and its subsidiaries for total purchase consideration of $568 million, subject to certain adjustments. ...
4:20 min Management

Husky enhances global customer support with more regional expertise and 24-hour parts shipment

Husky Injection Molding Systems today announced significant new investments within its customer support network, reinforcing its commitment to providing the most responsive service and support in the industry. With an increased global field support network, additional beverage ...
0:21 min Management

Completion of Ball Plastic Packaging Americas acquisition

Amcor announces today that it has closed the acquisition of Ball Plastic Packaging Americas (BPPA) following the termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period in the US. The BPPA assets consist of five plants located throughout the US.
1:11 min Management

Graham Packaging announces purchase of China Roots Packaging PTE Ltd.

Graham Packaging Company Inc. (NYSE: GRM) today announced that its subsidiary, Graham Packaging Company, L.P., has successfully acquired China Roots Packaging PTE Ltd. (China Roots) from PCCS Group Berhad, a Malaysian company. China Roots is a plastic container manufacturing company ...