07 Sep 2018 --- The weekly roundup is PackagingInsights' collection of global packaging stories from the past week. Iwata Label opened its new production facility in Japan to respond to the growing Japanese pharmaceutical industry and RPC Bramlage Division developed a new lip care stick with strengthened recyclability. Oncap acquired Precision Global for an undisclosed amount and Solidus Solutions acquired a majority stake in Northern Paper Board Limited. WestRock Company acquired Schlüter Print Pharma Packaging. Lastly, Graphic Packaging Holding Company released its 2017 Sustainability Report, noting ambitious 2025 targets, while the Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) conference this summer noted record-high attendance numbers.
