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The Packaging Professional January/February 2009

The latest issue looks at what is in store for 2009. Features takes a look at flexible packaging solutions from Danish company Danapak Flexibles A/S and examines how metal closures add brand value.

News reports on the slowdown in merger and acquisition activity in the packaging industry and forthcoming legislation and standards.

News

Training support in packaging

Training company Accipio has teamed up with the Packaging Industry Awarding Body Company (PIABC – managed by IOM3) to offer the NVQ level 2 for packaging operators.
Packaging Professional Magazine, 19 Jan 2009

Packaging M&A deals slump

In 2008, global packaging mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity fell to 252 transactions worldwide, representing a decrease of 35% from 2007 and the lowest level in 10 years.
Packaging Professional Magazine, 19 Jan 2009

Recycling market recovers

The UK is on track to meet its 2008 EU targets for packaging recycling as prices for recovered materials begin to stabilise following a recent downturn. However, 2009 targets will be reviewed by the Government as concerns remain over the volatile market.
Packaging Professional Magazine, 19 Jan 2009

Features

Putting the supply chain to work

The Starpack Packaging Summit 2009, to be held on 21 May, will examine how successful new product development, packaging innovation and sustainability can help create business opportunities.
Packaging Professional Magazine, 19 Jan 2009

The salvation industry

Packaging Consultant Keith Barnes offers his opinions and tips on surviving the economic downturn.
Packaging Professional Magazine, 19 Jan 2009

On the metal – adding value with metal closures

The range of james from Stuad in Austria is complemented by closures featuring reproductions of musical instruments and famous paintings
Metal closures can provide a value-added feature for your brand. Jason Hegarty, New Products and Marketing Manager at Crown Closures Europe in Dorset, UK, reports
Packaging Professional Magazine, 19 Jan 2009

Modified atmosphere packages

Andrew Goodwin, UK representative from Danish packaging company Danapak Flexibles A/S, describes the company’s flexible packaging materials for the food industry.
Packaging Professional Magazine, 19 Jan 2009