January 2008  Welcome to Packaging IDeaS, Your Weekly Packaging Newsletter from Industry IDS 
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Cryotech International
Cryotech International is a leader in cryogenic transfer systems, serving clients world-wide. Cryotech International has a complete line of liquid nitrogen (LN2) dosing equipment for inerting/nitrogen flushing and pressurization applications. Using an advanced vacuum technology for cryogenic transfer, Cryotech engineers have designed an ultra-efficient, double walled, vacuum insulated nitrogen dosing unit.
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Packaging World
AWS Gains Backing for £14m Expansion
The production of recycled PET and HDPE for food packaging will be boosted by a £2m investment in plastic reprocessing specialist Alternative Waste Solutions.
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B&Q to Save £300k Through Multi-Trip Packaging
B&Q has announced that it is to roll-out multi-trip packaging for its kitchen worktops, following initial trials.
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Packaging Innovations to Top the Bill at Foodex Meatex
Improved packaging automation and environmental protection will be the two main trends at the Foodex Meatex show, which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham.
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Exhibitor News
NITA Labellers to Bring in the Dough at Bakery Showcase
Nita Equipment Inc.
Nita Equipment Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of labeling machines for primary and secondary packaging, is proud to be exhibiting its products at Toronto’s Bakery showcase 2008.
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CFS Expands Manufacturing in North America
CFS B.V.
In response to the increasing demand in North America, CFS has decided to expand the manufacturing and assembling of CFS equipment and solutions in her facility in Frisco, Texas.
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Acquisitions and Mergers
Macfarlane Acquires Online Packaging for £5.1m
Macfarlane Group said it had reached an agreement to acquire Online Packaging for a cash consideration of about £5.1m.
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Stora Enso PackAgent Software Business Merged with Trackway
PackAgent is a software solution jointly developed by Stora Enso and Trackway for authentication, and tracking and tracing of products throughout the supply chain.
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AE Adams Team Seals MBO Deal
Contract packaging firm AE Adams (Henfield) has completed a management buyout with support from asset-based lending firm Venture Finance.
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Editorial

Our newsletter sponsor this week is Cryotech International, leaders in cryogenic transfer systems.

 

The packaging industry is constantly trying to find ways to increase and expand their production lines.

 

One such company is CFS, which has expanded their facility in Frisco, Texas, in response to the increasing demand in their equipment and solutions.

 

The £14m expansion by Alternative Waste Solutions (AWS) has been supported by a £1.5m injection by E-Synergy, while the remaining £500,000 is from NorthStar Equity Investors and a private investor.

 

For more updates read the next issue of Packaging IDeaS.
 

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