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Packaging films manufacturer Clysar purchased by Cove Point Holdings

Cove Point Holdings LLC, a privately held company, announced that its affiliate has purchased the Clysar division of Bemis Company Inc., a manufacturer of polyolefin shrink films used in petfood packaging. Now an independent company, Clysar will move its headquarters from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA, to Clinton, Iowa, USA, where its extrusion and converting campus is located.

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ITW Muller GW-4100 robotic pallet wrapper

Petfood, treat manufacturers use new closure technology in packaging

Two petfood and treat manufacturers are incorporating Velcro Industries' new Press-Lok closure technology into their packaging, making it easier for consumers to reseal the packages. Holland-based Paragon Pet Products is incorporating the Press-Lo closure technology, produced by Peel Plastics Products Ltd., into packages of its gluten-free, all-natural dog treats, Whimzees.

Zip-Pak opens new packaging closure facility in Brazil

Zip-Pak began commercial operations at its newest plant, a 46,000-square-foot facility in Cabreuva, São Paulo, Brazil, in February. The facility produces a selection of resealable solutions, including string zippers, double-track zippers and flange zippers, which can be used in petfood packaging.

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Weatherchem Corporation 110 millimeter Flapper Closure

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Premier Tech Chronos GE55 DSR Manual Bagger weighing system

Premier Tech Systems

Bosch expands vertical form-fill-seal packaging test facility

Bosch Packaging Technology, a supplier of processing and packaging technology solutions, completed expansion of its vertical form-fill-seal test facility in New Richmond, Wisconsin, USA. The US$850,000 vertical expansion, which started in May 2012 and was completed in December, helps Bosch accommodate two full VFFS packaging lines that include secondary packaging, such as case erecting, loading and closing.

Packaging trends: An adaptable approach

Convenience continues to be a driver behind consumer purchases. Pet parents want to feed their animal companions nutritious food at a high value and in an efficient, handy way. They want their pet’s food and treats fresh, fast, in single-serving sizes and easy to stow and go.

Petfood consumers want their petâ€™s food and treats fresh, fast, in single-serving sizes and easy to stow and go.

Five packaging companies to form one business

Five packaging companies in North America and Europe announced their intent to combine and operate as one global company, under the name Exopack Holdings Sarl, a Luxembourg-based company. The combined business will have 63 plants and 8,650 employees.

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National Bulk Equipment Inc. 5-station bulk bag unloader system

National Bulk Equipment Inc

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Lift'n Buddy Model LNB-350 two-wheel hand truck

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WeighPack Systems Inc. SpinDexer container filler machine

WeighPack Systems Inc

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