Here’s this week’s Packaura roundup — 10 items across Packaging Industry, Materials & Recycling.
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The TLDR
- Packaging Industry: Silgan strikes major £2.5bn Trivium deal to expand metal packaging reach in Europe
- Materials & Recycling: Emterra opens CNG fleet hub
Packaging Industry
Silgan strikes major £2.5bn Trivium deal to expand metal packaging reach in Europe
Metal, plastics and closures giant Silgan Holdings and private equity firm American Industrial Partners have swooped to acquire Trivium Packaging in a $3.4bn (£2.55bn) deal. Packaging News
ONS: Environmental concerns motivating public waste reduction efforts
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) says that 80% of UK adults it recently surveyed have attempted to reduce waste generation in the past year to help the environment. Packaging News
Materials & Recycling
Emterra opens CNG fleet hub
The Canadian hauling and recycling services provider says the new facility in Kitchener, Ontario, will house and maintain a compressed natural gas (CNG) fleet. Recycling Today
Michigan launches grant program to electrify waste fleets
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy expects up to $4.29 million in funding will be made available through this grant program. Recycling Today
Plant-Based Coatings Add Function to Food Packaging Paper
A proof of concept from UPM Specialty Materials, Ingredion, and Paramelt combines UPM’s base paper with Ingredion’s starch-based grease barrier and Paramelt’s bio-based heat-seal layer. Packaging World
From the blog this week
Designing Trade Show Packaging Samples That Win Buyers
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Tyvek vs. Paper vs. Film: Choosing Sterile Medical Packaging
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Canada’s Packaging EPR Rules by Province: A US Brand Guide
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Packaging Supplier Email Templates for Every Order Stage
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PFAS in Food Packaging: Which States Ban It and When
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