Plastipak Packaging Triumphs at the WorldStar Packaging Awards

Plastipak Packaging has won five prestigious WorldStar Packaging Awards.The competition, which recognises and rewards international packaging design innovation and excellence is organised by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) and is widely recognised as being the most important packaging awards competition in the world, with WorldStars only presented to packs that have already won acknowledgement in national or regional competitions.In selecting winners, representatives from 19 packaging associations and members of the WPO, judged 293 packaging projects from 35 countries that

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Plastipak celebrates double success at the UK Packaging Awards

Plastipak Packaging’s European operation has once again won recognition of their ground breaking innovation and excellence by scooping two awards at the UK Packaging Awards. The awards ceremony took place at London’s Hilton on Park Lane on Wednesday 11th November.Plastipak’s success at the UK Packaging Awards follows an extraordinary run of achievement, having scooped three gold and two bronze awards at the recent Starpack Awards, held on 10 September.E-LiquiPack, a packaging system for e-liquid used to refill electronic cigarettes, won the Innovation of the Year Award, with judges

Plastipak Packaging launches a Crown Finish bottle at BrauBeviale 2015

Plastipak Packaging (formerly APPE), a world leader in rigid plastic innovation with over 30 years’ experience, is proud to announce the launch of a crown finish bottle, its latest PET innovation for the beverage industry. Designed to be capped with a metal crown closure, the bottle is suitable for applications such as beer, cider, alcopops and juice shots. Plastipak’s CrownFinish range offers the lightest weight crown finish PET bottles in Western Europe* with three standard bottle sizes available; 275ml, 330ml and 500ml. The range is available in clear (with a UV light blocker), green

Plastipak Packaging to showcase plastic packaging innovation at BrauBeviale

Plastipak Packaging (formerly APPE), a world leader in rigid plastic innovation with over 30 years’ experience, is showcasing its PET technology for the beverage industry on Stand 125 in Hall 4 at BrauBeviale 2015, on 10-12 November.Plastipak acquired APPE on 1st July 2015, creating a single European entity comprising 14 production plants in 12 different countries. The move has augmented Plastipak’s position in Europe, providing a solid platform for further growth and complements Plastipak’s other regional businesses in North America, South America, as well as the recent expansion in to

Plastipak brings excellence in rigid plastic packaging to the Nordic market

Plastipak Packaging (formerly APPE), market leader in the design, development and manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging in Europe, is exhibiting at Scanpack 2015 on booth H 06:05.   Plastipak acquired APPE on 1st July, 2015 creating a single European entity comprising 14 production plants in 12 different countries. The move has augmented Plastipak’s position in Europe, providing a solid platform for further growth, and compliments Plastipak’s other regional businesses in North America, South America, and the recent expansion in to China. Working with prominent household brands

Plastipak Packaging Strikes Gold!

Plastipak Packaging’s European arm (formerly APPE) is celebrating an impressive set of results at the recent Starpack Awards, scooping three gold and two bronze awards. The event was held at the National Space Centre in Leicester on 10 September.E-LiquiPack, a packaging system for e-liquid used to refill electronic cigarettes, won its gold in the Home, DIY & Gifts category, with judges describing it as an “Excellent technical development, functions as per submissions and meets all legislative requirements”.Plastipak’s new range of round ThermaLite jars, that can be hot-filled and

APPE Sale to Plastipak Confirmed

Plastipak Packaging confirms that following the approval granted by the European Commission under the EU Merger Act on June 11th, the sale of APPE to Plastipak Packaging Inc. has now been completed. APPE is rebranded Plastipak Packaging with immediate effect.William C. Young, CEO of Plastipak Packaging, stated “Plastipak is pleased to welcome APPE under the banner of Plastipak Packaging. The acquisition will significantly strengthen Plastipak’s position in Europe and provide a solid platform for further growth into surrounding regions. Our competitive advantage includes Packaging Innovation