Tag Archives: packaging

Flexible packaging, gravure printing reports ahead

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

The spring 2012 meeting, trade show and conference session kicks into gear this week with the Flexible Packaging Assn. annual meeting in Scottsdale, AZ. Watch for my followup report next Monday. In the meantime, follow my tweets live from the … Continue reading →

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2011 Packaging M&A Review

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

Here’s an overview of 2011 packaging mergers & acquisitions activity globally and in North America via BMO  Capital Markets’ The Converter. Global Historical Deal Volume – Global packaging M&A volume continued to strengthen in 2011 after rebounding in 2010 from … Continue reading →

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What Camel cigarettes, Aquafresh toothpaste and Turkish candies have in common

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

Disclaimer: I attended the 2012 AIMCAL Metallized and Vacuum Coated Product of the Year competition judging last Thursday strictly as an observer. The packages highlighted here may or may not ultimately be winners. They are simply a few that stood … Continue reading →

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