Saudi makers to close efficiency, productivity gap

Saudi Arabia ranks among the fastest growing markets across CEMA in 2014 in terms of IT spending within the manufacturing sector

E-Z SnackPak: From packaging to tray

Ampac introduces versatile packaging format for single-serve

‘SCENE’ bottle wins AmeriStar

Fusion Packaging’s 30ml bottle for the cosmetics category features a shatterproof, clear and glass-like base

Clé de Peau Beauté muse at Tokyo event

Amanda Seyfried, Clé de Peau Beauté muse since 2011, graces launch of Japanese prestige products

SABIC and CIMA Nanotech team up for first transparent conductive PC film

The new material, designed to provide “next generation” functionality, has the potential to further enhance performance

Dr. Norm Kakarala named 2014 SPE Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

He will be honored for his role leading automotive plastics and composites innovations at the 44th-annual Automotive Innovation Awards Gala in November 2014

BASF and Linde to jointly develop butadiene technology

The new process will deliver an on-purpose route from butane to butadiene via butenes.

Viet Nam records higher coffee exports

The country’s coffee output will be slightly higher in 2014-2015

Construction of wheat silos underway in Egypt

Silos are part of major project to ensure food security and reduce the country’s wheat imports

Treatt releases sustainably produced oak extracts

The compay uses controlled toasting and water-based extraction on new oak extract ideal for spirits and RTE drinks

More products, conferences at Africa’s Big Seven

Organisers cite reasons not to miss AB7 this year

New appoinments at Bosch Packaging’s Liquid Food business

Joachim Dittrich and Jürgen Katzenbach take on new roles in the business unit