Multilayer laminated film packaging provides a puncture-resistant barrier against UV light, moisture and oxygen.

While paint and coatings manufacturers continue to compete to formulate products with the lowest volatile organic compound content possible, metal packaging manufacturers are vying for the highest UN-rated steel pails within the metal packaging industry.

International Process and Packaging Technologies GmbH (IPPT), a portfolio company of Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG) and owner of the Romaco Group, has purchased Kilian GmbH & Co. KG.

Royal Holdings Inc., a holding company of Arsenal Capital Partners, has acquired, through its Royal Packaging Specialties subsidiary, the stock of Adhesives Packaging Specialties Inc. (APS).

A market report by London-based Visiongain indicates that the global packaging coatings, inks and additives market will reach a value of $15.27 billion in 2012, as increased demand for packaging in the emerging economies boosts the market.