Packaging Briefs – Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Power Packaging and International Dispensing Corporation form strategic sales alliance
International Dispensing Corporation announced the signing of a global strategic sales alliance with Power Packaging. The partnership will combine IDC’s advanced dispensing technology and technical expertise with Power Packaging’s 40-year track record as an industry leader in contract manufacturing and packaging solutions.=
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Multi Packaging Solutions opens London office
Multi Packaging Solutions, Inc. a leader in print, packaging, and merchandising solutions for the cosmetics, healthcare, multimedia, and value-added consumer markets today announced the opening of a sales office in London. Julian Malin has joined the company as the Sales Director for Europe. Julian brings extensive experience in all aspects of the print and packaging industry to the MPS team, including graphic services, standard print, and special packaging. Julian comes to MPS from Cinram, where he served as their Graphics Services Director for four years.

RockTenn announces Price Increase on Millennium grades of Paperboard Products
RockTenn announces a $50 per ton price increase on Millennium grades of 100% high strength recycled paperboard. Price increases are effective with shipments on September 13, 2010.

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