industry news

A new force in

bioplastics is launched

Stanelco Plc has announced the rebranding of its fast growing bioplastics division. The new company remains a fully owned subsidiary of Stanelco Plc but will be called Biome Bioplastics Limited. Creat-

ed to help grow this successful bioplastics business, the restructuring provides the division with its own identity and structure under the Biome brand. Stanelco Plc has seen significant growth over recent years due to this division and as a wholly owned subsidiary, Biome Bioplastics Limited will have the proposition and profile to take the business further. Biome Bioplastics produces a wide range of biodegradable plastics, manufactured from renew- able sources. The strength in its product offering has helped to position it as a leading producer of renewable plastics in the UK, Europe and world- wide and it continues to grow through research and innovation, developing new bioplastic products to suit the ever growing demands of industry.

For more information call 02380 867100 visit www.biomebioplastics.com.

Lean+Green glass from O-I

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One of the largest wine producers in the Italian Veneto region, Cielo e Terra is demonstrating its commitment to the environment and strong sense of social responsibility with the re-packaging of two of its most popular brands of wine. Its Fres- chello and Cielo table wine ranges are now bottled in lightweight Lean+Green

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glass packaging from O-I. When O-I launched its Lean+Green (L+G)

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range of lightweight bottles – which have all the distinctive characteristics of the Bordeaux shape but weigh only 345grams – the decision to re- package its brands in the new containers was an obvious one for Cielo e Terra. In terms of its en- vironmental footprint, including CO2 emissions,

Mecaplastic and Multibox join forces

Mecaplastic, the leading French manufacturer of tray sealing and thermoforming equipment has acquired

Creation Technique, better known by its brand name – Multibox. MULTIBOX supplies cardboard con- tainer sealing machines as well as “Pick and Place” integrated solutions for primary packaging. An- nouncing this acquisition, MECAPLASTIC managing director Pierre-Yves Berthe confirmed that it is part of a development strategy for the company to become the main player in the field of integrated solutions. Mecaplastic achieved double digit growth to the end of 2009 - a unique performance in the current economic climate. This has been achieved by a combination of industry leading levels of customer service and innovative technology. The decision of Mecaplastic to acquire Multibox was driven by the desire to offer greater added value solutions and innovations to its clients and partners.

For more information call 02476 351 300 or visit www.mecaplastic.co.uk.

M&H INVESTS IN NEW INJECTION BLOW MOULDING MACHINE

M&H Plastics is delighted to announce the purchase of a new injection blow moulding machine from Uniloy Milacron – the leading ex- perts of blow moulding technologies. Injection blow moulding is a brand new process for M&H and bridges the gap between blow moulding and injection stretch blow moulding providing scrap-free production of containers with an injection moulded neck finish. M&H has already secured its first custom order in the phar-

maceutical sector and is currently laying down new standards for a 50ml Round with 28mm neck and a 50ml Roll-on pack – with more new standards to follow shortly. This major invest- ment demonstrates M&H’s continued commitment to growing the business both now and in the future in order to retain a leadership position in the marketplace.

marketing@mhplastics.com.

this new glass bottle not only uses more than 90% recycled glass content, but is also amongst the “best in class” according to WRAP (the UK’s Waste & Resources Action Programme), even when compared to alternative packaging materials.

For more information call 01279 422222 or visit www.o-i.com.

Packaging Foam Planks – Novostrat increases production

Novostrat Limited is a well known and recognised provider of packaging foams, particularly to the electronics industry. With production plants in three Countries across Europe and a brand new additional production line just installed in Limerick, Ireland, Novostrat is broadening its cus- tomer base to include the provision of raw planks and foam rolls to packing companies and foam converters across the entire Packaging Industry. Novostrat produce polyethylene foam packaging products which are fully recyclable and come in a range of sheet sizes and pack quantities. Densities of the planks range from 24kg - 65kg and come in 10 -100mm thicknesses. Novostrat will be exhibiting at ‘Total pro- cessing and packaging’ at NEC in May and again at Packaging Ireland in Dublin in June and all clients or would-be clients are more than welcome to drop in for a chat.

info@novostrat.com or visit www.novostrat-insulation.com.

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