Archive for May 2018
AMK Automation Corp. Launches New Website
AMK Automation Corp. (amk.systems) recently launched a new comprehensive website to provide a full range of product information and motion control insight to the automation community in the U.S. The new site, located at amk.systems, has been designed to help AMK Automation fulfill its mission: make motion control simple and help customers across multiple manufacturing…
Read MoreMcIlhenny Company’s TABASCO® Sauce Celebrates 150 Years with Anniversary Bottle
Ardagh Group (ardaghgroup.com), a leading producer of glass containers for the food and beverage industries in the United States, collaborated with McIlhenny Company, producers of TABASCO® brand products, to introduce a 150th Anniversary bottle for the world’s most famous pepper sauce. An American tradition since 1868, McIlhenny Company has a rich history of packaging its TABASCO® Sauce…
Read MoreMondi Launches Expanded Flat-Bottom Bag Production Capabilities
Mondi (mondigroup.com) is expanding its U.S. capability to produce premium flat-bottom bags for food, pet food and home and personal care applications. The move comes in response to rising demand in the U.S. for premium flexible packaging solutions from consumer goods manufacturers and brand owners. In the food sector, for instance, premium packaging innovations are…
Read MoreColordyne Technologies Introduces The 2800 Series Mini Laser
Colordyne Technologies (colordynetech.com), a leading digital labels and packaging equipment manufacturer, introduces the 2800 Series Mini Laser, an off-line or near-line finishing system. The new addition to Colordyne’s suite of solutions marks the first of their finishing-only product offerings. The 2800 Series Mini Laser features the same reliable finishing technology as Colordyne’s 2800 Series Mini…
Read MoreGlenroy Inc. Wins Four Awards for Exceptional Flexographic Printing
Glenroy Inc., (glenroy.com) a converter and printer of flexible packaging for over 50 years, was presented with four awards for expertise in flexographic printing in the Great Lakes Graphics Association (GLGA)’s 2018 Graphics Excellence Awards competition. An affiliate of Printing Industries of America, GLGA states that the Graphic Excellence Awards is the largest regional affiliate…
Read MoreTwo Big Wins in Flexible Pouch Closures from Hoffer Plastics
Hoffer Plastics (hofferplastics.com) is launching two new innovative closures for flexible pouch packaging. The closures each offer significant advancements and benefits in terms of manufacturing compatibility, industry applications, product safety, tamper evidence and seal integrity. The first new product, Tether Lok™, leverages Hoffer’s successful Trust-T-Lok™ basic design and properties, but goes a lot further. Tether…
Read MoreProMach Launches ProMach Filling Systems, a Multi-Brand Business
ProMach (promachbuilt.com), a leader in packaging machinery solutions, announces the formation of ProMach Filling Systems, a multiple-brand business providing filling technologies for applications ranging from free-flowing liquids to highly viscous products. A seasoned management team oversees the investment in engineering, manufacturing, technical support, and aftermarket parts – developing the optimum infrastructure for expanding global sales…
Read MoreNew Packaging Launches for the Coffee Industry
Since March of 2018, the organic ground coffee “COFFEE³” has been on store shelves. The specialty of COFFEE³ is that the ground coffee is available in an InlineCan (inlinecan.com). The cube-shaped carton packaging was designed by Optima, in collaboration with other companies. The barrier features make the InlineCan an alternative to common vacuum packaging. “It…
Read MoreTricorBraun Wins Best of Show, Record Number of NACD Packaging Awards
Global packaging leader TricorBraun (tricorbraun.com) has been awarded the National Association of Container Distributors (NACD) Best of Show in the 2018 NACD Packaging Awards, marking the 11th time the company has been recognized with the prestigious honor. TricorBraun received a company record of 12 NACD awards, including Best of Show, Best Use of Stock Packaging…
Read MoreAbsolut® Goes Red, White & Blue with New Limited-Edition Bottle
Absolut® unveils the summer’s best-dressed party favor – the limited-edition Absolut America bottle. Perfectly suited for any backyard barbecue or firework festival, Absolut America is bringing people together to celebrate, and support, America the beautiful – with the help of a national community improvement nonprofit organization, Keep America Beautiful. Painted in red, white and blue,…
Read MoreRollem Announces Installation of the Champion SS Semi-Slitter Kiss Cutting System
Auto Xtras Inc., an auto parts supplier in Tampa, FL recently received installation of a 42” Champion SS from Rollem International (rollemusa.com). The Champion Semi-Slitter is the industry standard for back slitting, or kiss-cutting, pressure sensitive stocks. Auto Xtras will be Semi-Slitting decals for the city waste management division. The SS is completely versatile as…
Read MorePPC Folding Carton Boot Camp Shows Converters How to Make the Most of Paperboard
A group of newcomers to the paperboard packaging industry learned about the entire process of carton converting during the Paperboard Packaging Council’s (PPC) Folding Carton Boot Camp on May 8-9. Among other insights, participants learned how waste paperboard is a valuable asset that needs to be managed and recycled. This process provides value to converters and the marketplace—and ultimately adds to paperboard’s exciting sustainability story.…
Read MoreDairy Snacks: A New Culture
We are in a time of frequent snacking. Most of us snack all day long, whether it’s breakfast on the go, snacking between meals, or as meal replacements. According to Mintel, millennials are more likely than any other generation to snack four times a day or, in many cases, more than that. But overall, 94% of Americans…
Read MoreNew Survey Unveils 7 in 10 Consumers Agree Packaging Design Can Influence Purchasing Decisions
Ever wonder why consumers may choose one product over another? Sometimes the proof is in the packaging. A national study conducted by the Paper and Packaging Board (paperandpackaging.org) and IPSOS (ipsos.com) just in time for National Packaging Design Day shows that 7 in 10 (72%) of consumers agree that packaging design can influence their purchasing decision. Packaging is often the…
Read MoreNestle USA’s Coffee-Mate Brand Launches Ready-to-drink Cold Brew Coffee in Multiple-serving Carafe Containers
COFFEE-MATE® natural bliss®, a leader in all-natural coffee creamer since 2011, is making it easy for consumers to get their coffee fix this summer with the national launch of its ready-to-drink Cold Brew Coffee. COFFEE-MATE® natural bliss® Cold Brew Coffee is made with all-natural, high quality and fully recognizable ingredients, and is available in Sweet…
Read MoreHostess Announces Launch of Hostess Bakery Petites as Company Looks to Dive into the Premium Adult Snacking Market
Responding to consumer demand for poppable treats that boast cleaner ingredients for a truly permissible indulgence, Hostess Brands, LLC introduces premium adult snacking to the sweet baked goods category with the launch of Hostess® Bakery Petites™. Designed with the variety-seeking Millennial consumer in mind, new Bakery Petites are inspired by fresh, hand-crafted bakery treats. “With…
Read MoreTetra Pak To Develop Paper Straws for Its Portion-Size Carton Packages
Tetra Pak (Tetrapakusa.com) aims to launch a paper straw that is suitable for its portion-sized carton packages before the end of the year, as part of a broader program aimed at addressing the issue of plastic straw waste. Straws on portion packs are an integral part of the packaging system, but they are also a…
Read MorePMI Dual-Infeed System Packages Both Product and Pouches
Package both loose-fill product and pouches into a single carton with the dual-infeed vertical cartoner from PMI Cartoning (pmicartoning.com). Ideal for prepared meal products such as pasta, oats, and rice, the system is equipped with dual intelliFEED systems to handle packaged sauces, seasonings and stir-in ingredients. The fully automatic, all-servo VXL cartoner is loaded with…
Read MoreColbert Packaging Inspires Students to be Wise Stewards of Natural Resources
Colbert Packaging Corporation (colbertpkg.com) recently hosted a TICCIT® (“Trees Into Cartons, Cartons Into Trees”) event for elementary students in Wisconsin’s Salem School District. Jeff MacDougall, production manager at Colbert Packaging, led the educational outreach program, which drew participation from over 320 students in the third, fourth and fifth grades. Salem students learned how trees are…
Read MoreOssid Launches a New Generation of Sealing/Lidding Machines for Packaging Beef, Chicken, Pork, and Seafood
Ossid (ossid.com), a product brand of ProMach (promachbuilt.com), introduces the TS-72, the high throughput model for a new generation of sealing/lidding machines. The TS-72 packages beef, chicken, pork, and seafood in trays, cups, and rounds. In addition to vacuum skin pack capabilities, models of the TS-72 are available for ambient, modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), and…
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