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US packaging giants warn of Q4 earnings dip on falling demand
Leading US packaging players Sonoco and MeadWestvaco have both cautioned that earnings for the end of 2011 are likely to fall short of expectations on weakening demand from Europe and North America.
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A study focusing on calendar blister packaging shows that EFFECTIVE DRUG PACKAGING DESIGN can have a positive impact on a patient's behavior, and health.
MeadWestvaco vows packaging focus after office ops spin off
MeadWestvaco Corp (MWV) said the sell-off of its office products division will add US$460m into its coffers and allow it to focus on its packaging businesses.
MWV : MeadWestvaco to Release First Quarter 2007 Earnings and Webcast Analyst Conference Call
MeadWestvaco to Release First Quarter 2007 Earnings and Webcast Analyst Conference Call
MeadWestvaco makes good on expansion pledge with closure acquisition
MeadWestvaco (MWV) said its takeover of closure specialists Polytop Corp fits in with its strategy to expand its end-market operations in food and personal care markets around the world.
MeadWestvaco – Plants closing in Virginia, Puerto Rico
Paperboard packaging capacity shifted to other MVW facilities in US.
MeadWestvaco Corporation Accelerates Cost Reduction Actions
Plant closures, other measures expected to result in $125 million savings for 2009.
MeadWestvaco Will Close North Carolina Packaging Plant
Facility’s media and entertainment packaging production will be transferred.
MeadWestvaco Offers Alternative to Traditional Clamshell Packages
Packaging is said to be lighter, easier to open, more eco-friendly.
Cartoner runs stand up pouches
Advanced Nutritionals Corp. started in 1992 as a manufacturer of sport drinks. In 2001, the company changed its name to SoftPac Industries, Inc., and built a $12-million plant in Elk River, MN to produce juice drinks in standup pouches to compete with Kraft's Capri Sun 10-percent juice products.
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