Archive for July 2019
Antares Vision Introduces TrackMyWay
Antares Vision has introduced TrackMyWay, a next-generation track & trace platform providing dialogue between various stakeholders throughout a product’s supply chain journey and lifecycle.
Read MorePDR Expands with New Offerings and Los Angeles Facility/Offices
Packaging Distribution Resources (PDR) announces the opening of a new West Coast operation, as well as a preferred vendor partnership with Indie Beauty Expo (IBE).
Read MoreSupremia Creates Cocktail Kit Carrying Case for Knob Creek Whiskey
Supremia International, a premiums and promotional packaging specialist, has partnered with Beam Suntory, a global leader in premium spirits, to create an old-fashioned cocktail kit carrying case for Knob Creek whiskey. The pack incorporates logistically challenging elements to help the brand stand out on crowded spirits shelves. The concept for the promotional package is decidedly…
Read MoreSmartbatch™ Frost Collection: PolyOne
PolyOne launched its new Smartbatch™ Frost Collection for use in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) bottles. The new Smartbatch Frost Collection enables bottle designs that mimic frosted and etched glass. It was developed to address steadily rising demand from packaging brand owners across the beauty/personal care industry worldwide for greater product differentiation, shelf appeal…
Read MoreImproving Patient Compliance Through Packaging
The pharmaceutical industry embraces new and existing packaging technologies to address ever-growing adherence issues By Sean Riley, Senior Director, Media and Industry Communications, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies There are countless reasons why a patient may not adhere to medication instructions. Multiple prescriptions can make it challenging to track doses, a topical…
Read MoreXtend® Bulk Packaging for Fresh Broccoli and Other Vegetables: StePac
StePac L.A. Ltd.’s innovative modified atmosphere / modified humidity packaging (MA/MH) technology is changing the paradigm of cold-chain supply and integrating sustainability into the long-haul transport of fresh broccoli and other vegetables traditionally shipped in ice.
Read MoreFootprint Introduces Compostable Six-Pack Can Ring with Colorado Native Craft Beer
Footprint introduced a plastic-free, fiber-based six-pack ring for beverage cans.
Read MorePaperboard Industry Plants Deep Roots with TICCIT®
Students across the U.S. and Mexico learned valuable lessons about recycling and sustainability when paperboard packaging manufacturers recently taught TICCIT® in their local communities.
Read MoreProprietary Research Shows That Preform Storage Length/Conditions Can be Cause of PET Bottle Performance Issues
Proprietary research from PTI shows that polyethylene therephthalate (PET) bottle performance issues may have their root cause in how long preforms are stored and in what environment.
Read MoreOn the Surface, Pre-formed Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Deliver Results That Stick
By Will Cannon, Industrial National Accounts Manager for Glue Dots International Both pre-formed Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs) and traditional hot melt glues have beneficial attributes dependent on the surface application and the environment in which it is applied and stored. For deep penetration of a surface, some packaging operations prefer to use hot melt to…
Read MoreSale of Bosch Packaging Technology: CVC Capital Partners and Bosch Reach an Agreement
Bosch plans to sell its packaging machinery business, based in Waiblingen, to a newly incorporated entity managed by CVC Capital Partners (CVC).
Read MoreADF&PCD New York Teams up with Webpac to Deliver a Vision of the Future of Beauty Packaging
Future Beauty Packaging Live theatre at the September event will bring together top perfume and cosmetics brand owners with packaging suppliers to discover the future of packaging development NEW YORK & MADRID, July 2019 – Easyfairs, the multi-format event organiser and venue owner, and Webpac, the world’s first cloud-based platform for brands and pack suppliers,…
Read MorePretium Packaging Invests in New Hot-Fill Capable PET Blow Molding Equipment for Alabama Plant
Pretium Packaging has made a $2 million investment in new reheat stretch polyethylene terephthalate (PET) blow molding equipment and infrastructure for its manufacturing plant in Troy, Ala.
Read MoreOmega Design Corp. Introduces Low Cost, Auto-Indexing Canister Desiccant Inserter
Omega Design Corporation has introduced the CDFI Canister Feeder, an intermittent-motion machine for inserting desiccants or oxygen absorbers into bottles, jars, tubes and vials.
Read MorePregis’ Sharp Poly Bags Receive Approval for How2Recycle Program Labeling
Pregis is expanding its offering of products that include How2Recycle labels.
Read MoreBosch Packaging Technology to crack Bag-in-Box at PACK EXPO 2019
At PACK EXPO 2019, Bosch Packaging Technology plans to demonstrate its single source bag-in-box system expertise.
Read MorePackaging for the Modern Patient: Key Considerations for E-Commerce
By Todd Meussling, Senior Manager, Market Development, Fresh-Lock As e-commerce continues to grow, industries across the board are looking to streamline packaging solutions to meet the rigorous demands of this unique supply chain. Simultaneously, consumer habits and expectations have evolved in a digital world, and we’ve seen the adoption of e-commerce purchasing grow across generations.…
Read MoreRanpak Automation Announced North American Launch of Evo Cut’It!
Ranpak Automation, a division of Ranpak, announced the North American launch of EVO Cut’It!™.
Read MoreBeing Resourceful
Have you seen the July issue of Packaging Technology Today where we debuted to you the companies that chose to take part in our print version of our 2019 Buyer’s Guide? We take pride in our ability to advise our reader base on all things packaging related, and what a great resource to be able…
Read MoreVerti-Lift Packaging Line Lift with Integrated Scale & Conveyor
Verti-Lift recently announced its versatile Scissor Lift Tables with integrated digital scales and conveyor.
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