Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Corp. marked a significant step in its commitment to supporting the North American electric-vehicle (EV) market by breaking ground on its new lithium-ion battery separator manufacturing facility in Port Colborne, ON, Canada. The plant is expected to begin commercial production in 2027. It is planned to operate as a joint venture between Asahi Kasei … [Read more...] about Asahi Kasei breaks ground on new Li-ion battery-separator plant in JV with Honda
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Amcor to acquire Berry Global in all-stock deal
Amcor plc and Berry Global Group, Inc., today announced a definitive merger agreement in Amcor and Berry will combine in an all-stock transaction. The deal has received unanimous approval of the boards of directors of both companies. The combination brings together two highly complementary businesses to create a global leader in consumer packaging solutions, with a broader … [Read more...] about Amcor to acquire Berry Global in all-stock deal
High-barrier, mono-material, paper flexible-packaging wins 2024 ARC Sustainability Award
The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC) has chosen oneBARRIER FibreCycle material with AluBond metallization from Swiss converting-machinery maker BOBST as its 2024 Sustainability Award winner in the trade group's annual awards program. BOBST was recognized at the recent ARC R2R USA Conference & Expo in Charlotte, NC (above). Developed in … [Read more...] about High-barrier, mono-material, paper flexible-packaging wins 2024 ARC Sustainability Award
Solo-T Tourniquet wins 2024 ARC Product of the Year; converter entrotech recognized for innovation
The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC) has chosen the Solo-T Tourniquet from converter entrotech, Inc., as the winner in its 2024 Product of the Year competition, part of the trade group's annual Awards Program. entrotech was recognized at the recent ARC R2R USA Conference & Expo in Charlotte, NC. The Solo-T Tourniquet is a life-saving emergency tourniquet … [Read more...] about Solo-T Tourniquet wins 2024 ARC Product of the Year; converter entrotech recognized for innovation
ARC inducts four industry icons into 2024 Hall of Honor
The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC) inducted four industry icons into its Hall of Honor at the recent 2024 R2R USA Conference & Expo in Charlotte, NC, Members of the Hall of Honor have served both the industry and ARC by demonstrating strong leadership and commitment to the converting industry. Each inductee has been a long-time, dedicated supporter of ARC and … [Read more...] about ARC inducts four industry icons into 2024 Hall of Honor