Study reveals innovations increase sales in protective packaging market

Increasing usage of bio plastics and preference of paper-based packaging are the major drivers of growth within the protective packaging market.

October 22, 2019

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Global sales of protective packaging reached about 15 million tons in 2018, according to a new research study presented by Future Market Insights, Valley Cottage, N.Y.

Study: Protective packaging market projected to reach $44.6B by 2025

The food and beverage market was the biggest end-use subdivision in 2016, with wrapping being the most popular subdivision.

March 4, 2019

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The global protective packaging market is estimated to touch $44.6 billion by 2025, according to a report published by Million Insights, Felton, Calif.

Clarkson University professor develops smart label sensor

How expired the item is can be detected based upon the intensity of the transformation, which is emitted as a color or electrical change.

December 7, 2018

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A bite of bad yogurt or sip of spoiled milk could be a thing of the past thanks to a new sensor developed by Silvana Andreescu, professor of chemistry and biomolecular science at Clarkson University, N.Y., and Egon Matijevic Chair of Chemistry.

Cascades acquires Urban Forest Products, Clarion Packaging, doubles production of molded pulp packaging in United States

The plants manufacture molded pulp protective packaging for the egg and quick-service restaurant industries.

December 7, 2018

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Cascades Inc., Canada, acquired Urban Forest Products, Brook, Ind., and Clarion Packaging, Clarion, Iowa, for $37.4 million, to double production capacity of ecological packaging manufactured in molded pulp.

Charter NEX Films opens 7th U.S. facility

The $85 million facility will create over 110 advanced manufacturing and STEM-related jobs through 2020.

November 16, 2018

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Charter NEX Films, Milton, Wis., opened the doors to its newest facility in Blythewood, S.C.

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