1:53 min
Management
Tuchenhagen Dairy Systems GmbH to become GEA TDS GmbH
The company Tuchenhagen Dairy Systems GmbH of the GEA Group now trades under the name of GEA TDS GmbH. The new name reflects the globally successful engineering company's growing performance and competence range. A staff of currently over 300 do not only serve process and automation ...
2:30 min
Management
Eastman announces vice president appointments in its CASPI and PCI business segments
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has announced new appointments in its Performance Chemicals and Intermediates (PCI) and Coatings, Adhesives, Specialty Polymers and Inks (CASPI) business segments. Damon C. Warmack has been named vice president and general manager, PCI. Brad Lich ...
2:59 min
Management
Clariant acquires Rite Systems/Ricon Colors to strengthen masterbatches’ North American position
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that it has acquired the combined companies of Rite Systems, Inc. and Ricon Colors Inc., leading U.S. masterbatches suppliers with both liquid and solid masterbatches technology. The purchase substantially strengthens ...
2:51 min
Management
H. J. Heinz Company chooses Graham Packaging as top packaging supplier for 3rd year in a row
For an unprecedented third straight year, Graham Packaging Company, L.P., was honored by the H. J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) as its Supplier of the Year in the packaging category. Graham Packaging won for performance measures that include service, quality and innovation.The award was ...
1:37 min
Management
La Seda de Barcelona has signed an agreement with the townhall of El Prat de Llobregat to undertake a study of emission of CO2
LA SEDA DE BARCELONA has signed an agreement with the Townhall “El Prat de Llobregat”, to start up the “CO2 Project” . La Seda, as an emblematic company in the area, has alwayss maintained a high commitment to the community of EL Prat, as well as excellent relations with this ...
12:21 min
Management
Hicks Acquisition Company, Inc. to combine with Graham Packaging in partnership with Blackstone-led group in $3.2 Billion transaction
Graham Packaging to Go Public Through Transaction with Special Purpose Acquisition Company Graham a Global Market Leader in Value-Added Custom Plastic Containers, Widely Regarded as the Technology and Innovation Leader in its Industry Blackstone to Maintain Largest Ownership ...
1:17 min
Management
Ball to close Brampton, Ontario, plastic packaging plant
Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL) announced today that it plans to close its plastic packaging manufacturing plant in Brampton, Ontario. The closed operations will be consolidated into the company's other plastic packaging manufacturing facilities in North America. The closure is expected ...
1:15 min
Management
Amcor PET Packaging clarifies position on BPA
Recently, bisphenol-A (BPA), an additive used in the production of polycarbonate bottles and containers, has come under scrutiny by consumer groups and the media.Amcor PET Packaging would like to take this opportunity to assure its customers (and their consumers) that BPA is not used ...
2:35 min
Management
Geneviève Berger to be Chief Research and Development Officer
Professor Berger, who is currently professor of medicine at Pierre and Marie Curie University and at La Pitié-Salpétrière Teaching Hospital in Paris, will report directly to group chief executive, Patrick Cescau, and will join his executive team.In her new role Professor Berger will ...
0:55 min
Management
International Sales Partner Meeting at NGR
From May 15-18, 2008, Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen GmbH provided training for 40 attendees from representative offices in 35 countries and its own management at its new plant in Feldkirchen/Upper Austria. During the meeting, a special focus was placed on new developments.Up to ...
