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Local manufacturing receives boost with Mars Wrigley’s $28.8m investment
Snacks and treats manufacturer Mars Wrigley Australia announced an extra $28.8 million investment at its Ballarat factory to bolster its local innovation and manufacturing capabilities, building on more than $67 million invested since 2021.
Amcor and Janoschka develop new printing technology that creates a movement effect on packaging
Amcor and German packing company Janoschka have created a new printing technology that will change packing forever by giving it a new, interesting and...
Zacpac opens new $25m packaging facility
Queensland-based packaging manufacturer Zacpac has announced that its new 8,000 sqm packaging facility in Stapylton, near the Gold Coast is now fully operational.
The new...
Amcor acquires US Encon for $55m
Packaging giant Amcor has acquired Ohio-based Encon in a deal worth US$55 million.
Encon has four manufacturing plants and revenues of approximately US$110 million.
“The business...
Pact Group appoints Malcolm Bundey CEO
The biggest plastic packaging manufacturer in Australia, Pact Group, has announced the appointment of Malcolm Bundey as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer.
Mr Bundey...
Amcor to present new metal-free packaging technology at PackExpo
Australian packaging company Amcor has announced that it will showcase its latest metal-free packaging technology AmLite at PackExpo in Las Vegas.
The AmLite packaging technology...
Amcor expands footprint in India with new acquisition
Amcor has announced that it has acquired Essel Propack’s wholly owned subsidiary Packaging India Pvt Ltd (PIPL) in a deal valued at $US26.4 million...
Amcor and Kezzler develop unique MaXQ serial code
Leading global flexible and rigid plastics packaging company Amcor has announced a partnership with Norway-based Kezzler AS, a leader in serialisation business services, to...
Amcor announces split of flexibles business
Australian-based multinational packaging company Amcor has announced that its Amcor Flexibles unit will split its European and US business in order to tighten its...
Amcor acquires Zhongshan Tiancai Packaging Company, expands footprint in China
Amcor expanded its footprint in China to a total of 10 manufacturing plants with the acquisition of Zhongshan Tiancai Packaging Company, a Chinese flexible...
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The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
