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Can volumes stagnant, closures decline but profit on target, says Rexam

13-Nov-2009 - Can volumes stagnant, closures decline but profit on target, says Rexam ... for closures in what it said could be a longer term trend. Beverage can volumes European beverage can . The company announced three plant closure in the US, Russia and France in July and August. Volume growth

Rexam sells its Petainer business

12-Nov-2009 - proceeds would be used to pay debt. European Market In September, Rexam announced the closure

Maple Leaf dismisses hygiene breaches at Listeria plant

10-Nov-2009 - restarted following a temporary closure for cleaning. The facility, responsible for the Listeria outbreak

New packaging 'triples' food shelf life

27-Oct-2009 - Lock is membrane sealed and has a twist-off screw cap which offers a perfect re-closure and re-use,” it added

Amcor's global vision after Alcan merger

23-Oct-2009 - Plant closures, overhead reductions and improved procurement will be the major platforms for up ... Plant closures, overhead reductions and improved procurement will be the major platforms for up ... be conducted outside its native Australasia, it confirmed. Savings and closures Speaking at a to achieve. No decisions have been made regarding plant closures.” He forecast these would take place

EFSA approval for food contact materials

21-Oct-2009 - . The substance can be used as a comonomer for the production of polyurethane sealing gaskets for metal closures

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Rexam announces third plant closure

30-Sep-2009 - Rexam announces third plant closure ... – the third closure announced by the company since June. ... – the third closure announced by the company since June. ... the closure of a 1.1bn can facility in northern France. In June, the company said it would shutter its demand triggered by the global recession as the reason for the closure.

Bericap launches new light-weight beverage closure

29-Sep-2009 - Bericap launches new light-weight beverage closure ... German beverage closure manufacturer Bericap has added the LinerSeal SuperShorty model to its PCO ... German beverage closure manufacturer Bericap has added the LinerSeal SuperShorty model to its PCO ... TheLinerSeal SuperShorty is a two-piece closure made from polypropylene with a free rotating EVA -liner. The product was specifically developed for customers needing two-piece closures in general, UTC liner

Sonoco’s packaging business gets a new sustainability brand

28-Sep-2009 - packaging, rigid plastic containers, ends and closures, protective packaging or a customized solution packages, molded and extruded plastics products, ends and closures, printed flexible packaging, point

New disinfectant system aims to cut preservative use

24-Sep-2009 - to clean bottle mouths and closures continuously, even during production. ... to clean bottle mouths and closures continuously, even during production. ... fog is produced by nozzles that are arranged above the open bottles and closures. Presented of the star wheels, the filling elements and the closer. But at the same time, the open bottles and closures

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German mineral water producers adopt Bericap’s closures

10-Nov-2009 - German mineral water producers adopt Bericap’s closures ... ’s DoubleSeal SuperShorty closures for the PCO 1881 bottle line. ... ’s DoubleSeal SuperShorty closures for the PCO 1881 bottle line. ... The global plastic closure manufacturer provided the DoubleSeal SuperShorty closure for Darguner , the closure range achieves a resin saving of up to 25% compared to standard PET finishes. In addition ... Bericap, closures

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SIG gives combiSmart screw cap wings

28-Oct-2009 - CombiSmart was first launched in 2006. The three part closure system, consisting of a flange with a single twist of the screw cap. Once opened SIG says the closure system also offers even

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Kirin to close two breweries in new profit focus

27-Oct-2009 - The closures were announced as part of a business plan designed to enable a “substantial breweries Closure of the Tochigi plant and the Hokuriku plant after the peak period of 2010 is one ... brewery closures, Kirin

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Diageo to close bottling plant in Quebec

27-Oct-2009 - , Diageo bottling head in Canada. Cost cutting Following the plant closure, which will affect 65 ... Diageo, plant closure

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SIG owner plans to buy Reynolds Group

20-Oct-2009 - Purchase of the Reynolds Group includes the acquisition of Closure Systems International (CSI ) Group and Reynolds Consumer Products (RCP) Group. CSI Group is a manufacturer of caps and closures

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Northeast farmers accuse dairy firms of price fixing

12-Oct-2009 - “string of unlawful mergers, acquisitions and closures of bottling plants” and accuses it of violating

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Neptune works to meet supply backlog after expansion

05-Oct-2009 - be closing for “two or three weeks”, but when the closure continued Neptune failed to answer inquiries

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Dairy Crest ends pension scheme

02-Oct-2009 - . Announced in a trading update for the last six months, Dairy Crest said the closure was necessary in order the closure, Dairy Crest said the company has “performed well” in the first six months. It did not reveal many

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Neptune accused of costing krill client $1m

29-Sep-2009 - the closure continued, says Neptune failed to answer enquiries as to the state of play with the facility

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Xylitol still disappoints Danisco

17-Sep-2009 - , but says the sweeteners division is on track for recovery thanks temporary closure of xylitol plants ... , but says the sweeteners division is on track for recovery thanks temporary closure of xylitol plants

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