Peter Brues

Related topics: Packaging, Packaging Materials European flexible packaging converters are struggling to come to terms with the emergence of Amcor as the region’s major player following its takeover of Alcan, said a new report from PCI Films Consulting Ltd. The study from the sector analysts describes the Alcan acquisition by the Australia-based company as “one of the major events of the last year”. The US$1.9bn deal, which was completed in February, saw Amcor emerge as by far the most powerful flexible packing converter in Europe with a market share approaching 25 per cent. “At the same time a number

The Flexible Packaging Association announced its 2009 Board of Directors. Directors are elected by FPA voting members through mail ballot. Directors are elected for a term of one year and assume their directorship at the FPA Annual Meeting.

MADISON, Wis.—Amcor Flexibles announces the installation of a new 10-color rotogravure printing press, new adhesive laminator, and a Clean Room finishing area in its Madison, Wis. facility. “These investments, totaling $13 million, demonstrate Amcor’s ongoing commitment to meeting our customers’ requirements for innovation, quality and clean manufacturing in the healthcare, personal care, food and beverage industries,” says Peter Brues, president of Amcor Flexibles’ healthcare sector. The versatile, 10-station Rotomec gravure printing press incorporates inline converting operations, including in-register solvent-based coating with adhesive laminating, and cold seal coating, for printing a wide range of flexible materials. With high speed and automation that allows for quick

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