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Sono-Tek release third quarter earnings

(News, 31 Jan 2007 )

Sono-Tek Corporation announced sales of $1,624,000 for the three months ended 30 November 2006 compared to sales of $1,671,000 for the same period of last year. This represents a decrease of 2.8 percent ....


SIG takeover decision looms

(News, 25 Jan 2007 )

SIG is expected to announce its decision on the takeover bids submitted by Romanshorn and the Rank Group at the beginning of February. According the Swiss Takeover Board, the SIG board of directors must ....


Japan Application Consortium to develop RFID standard

(News, 25 Jan 2007 )

Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ), Comware (NTT Comware), Oracle Japan and VeriSign Japan—the new Japan Application Consortium—are collaborating to develop a common RFID standard. This will be used in an ....


Rohm and Haas launches adhesives website

(News, 23 Jan 2007 )

Rohm and Haas has a new website for the flexible packaging industry that discusses adhesive facts, recommends proper uses, and highlights performance benefits. Additionally, visitors can register for ....


Alcoa supplies Suntory with aluminum closures

(News, 23 Jan 2007 )

Alcoa Closure Systems International (CSI) Japan is providing aluminum closures for Japanese beverage producer Suntory and Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart. Alcoa is supplying its 38 millimeter ....


Tesco unveils sustainability plan

(News, 23 Jan 2007 )

Tesco is focusing on biodegradable and recycled packaging, in an attempt to create a low-carbon economy. The announcement, which was made by CEO Sir Terry Leahy during a shareholders meeting, comes on ....


Bericap’s SuperShorty meets PCO 1881 standard

(News, 23 Jan 2007 )

Bericap says its SuperShorty fits the new short-height neck standard PCO 1881 which was recently agreed on by the International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT). Suitable for single-serve bottles ....


Sonoco-Alcore raises core and tube prices

(News, 22 Jan 2007 )

Sonoco-Alcore is increasing paper-based core and tube prices by eight percent, effective 19 February 2007, across all its European operations (the UK; Western, Central and Eastern Europe; and the Nordic ....


Zebra Technologies to join active RFID market

(News, 22 Jan 2007 )

Zebra Technologies is planning to acquire WhereNet Corporation, a global provider of active RFID-based wireless solutions to track and manage enterprise assets. The $126 million cash transaction is expected ....


FDA approves BASF superabsorbents for indirect food contact

(News, 19 Jan 2007 )

BASF’s Luquasorb FP 800 has been approved for use by the FDA for indirect contact with poultry, meat, fish, and fruit and vegetables. The superabsorbents or filler granules can be used in soaker pads ....






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