Industry News

The merger of the two companies is expected to be completed by autumn 2012. The move will improve Eden’s efficiency in Spain since both companies already share suppliers and have warehouses in neighbouring areas. It will also enable the company to increase its revenue in the country by nearly €2m.

“Each member should have the opportunity to being able to contribute to quality management and thus to consumer protection. This is one of the main reasons why we offer frequent hygiene-trainings and workshops.” Gustav Felix, Managing Director of GWCA.

Alex Mezquida makes an extensive review of European legislation

Main company’s highlights are the admission on the London Stock Exchange AIM market; new distributors in Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Mexico; its innovative Firewall™ UV technology and its further expansion into new markets; Acquisition of InnoTech and Aqua Cure businesses and cooler portfolio in France during 2011; Machines in field increased by 65,000 to 565,000 and a strong net cash position allowing the Company to pursue acquisition opportunities.

To encourage a comprehensive approach to effective recycling, IBWA developed its Material Recovery Program (MRP), a collaborative joint venture between businesses and government.

“Both the Execo and Board have approved our new communication platform based on the interest it has received from both the industry and interested audience,” stressed Jeroen Peters.

With the Philips InstantTrust solution, water dispensed from coolers is disinfected instantly and efficiently and will soon be available in the Oasis Kalix water cooler, the Aqua Pointe and VersaFiller® bottle fillers.

Highland Spring —the company that offers natural mineral water from the Ochil Hills of Scotland— acquired a bottled water plant from Moray Council. The plant will be used to bottle the Speyside Glenlivet brand.

Numerous organizations, governments and businesses marked the 2012 World Water day with a wide range of activities. From Berlin to Sao Paulo and Paris to Dubai, people across the world shared  their concern for the world’s natural water resources.

Greiner Packaging International increases its European distribution network.