Archive for August 2019
Precise Packaging Launches Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil-Based Product Formulation Capabilities
Precise Packaging announced that it has enhanced its contract manufacturing services to include the development of Cannabidiol (CBD) oil-based products. The new CBD-oil based formulation capabilities enable the development of a variety of high-growth CBD products for the personal care market including topical acne and pain-medicated spray and massage oils, body sprays, hair care products…
Read MoreReed-Lane Opens Cold Chain Room for Vial and Ampoule Kitting
New facet to Contract Packager’s growing Cold Storage capabilities helps expand service offerings into biopharma sector Reed-Lane has added a dedicated room for vial and ampule kitting to its cold chain capabilities. Located adjacent to its existing cold chain infrastructure for limited intra-facility travel and product excursion, the space is capable of labeling vials and…
Read MoreSuperior Farms Pet Provisions® Launches Personalized Photo Bags for their Bark & Harvest™ Burger Treats
Superior Farms Pet Provisions launched a personalized treat bag feature for Bark & Harvest™ Burger Treats. Now when consumers order a case of Bark and Harvest Beef, Lamb, Pork or Chicken Burgers, they will have the option to customize the treat bags with a photo of their favorite canine companion for free. “Personalized photo bags were…
Read MoreADF&PCD New York Announces Shortlist for Innovation Awards: ADF&PCD New York Announces Shortlist for Innovation Awards: Winners to be Revealed at September 18 Ceremony
ADF & PCD New York 2019 – September 17& 18, 2019 – Altman Building & Metropolitan Pavilion – New York City The Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF) and Packaging of Perfume, Cosmetics & Design (PCD) today announced the shortlist for its annual Packaging Innovation Awards . The Awards are designed to showcase new technology and…
Read MoreThe Digital Age of Labeling
By Lee Patty, Vice President & General Manager at NiceLabel Americas Labeling has come a long way from its humble beginnings, when labels were still hand painted or created using lithography. Since then, we have seen countless advancements like the self-adhesive label in the 1930s, laser printing in the 1960s, thermal printing in the 1970s,…
Read MoreEpson Robots Introduces AutomateElite System Integrator Program
Epson Robots announced the AutomateEliteSM Authorized System Integrator Program as part of the Epson Advantage Partner Program. The authorized system integrators are hand-selected by Epson based on automation experience, technical competency and Epson Robots portfolio expertise. The new program will reportedly help them grow their business through sales of Epson Robots and makes it easier…
Read MoreExal Corporation Sells Exal Packaging SA to Queruclor Group
Exal Corporation has agreed to sell Exal Packaging SA (Exal’s filling business), in Garin, Argentina to the Queruclor Group, an Argentine manufacturer and supplier of personal and home care products. The sale reportedly allows Exal to focus resources on its existing can making facilities in North and South America and also on its recent merger announcement with the Ardagh…
Read MoreGreen Cell Foam Brings Sustainable Packaging to Canada
Green Cell Foam, a biodegradable and compostable packaging material, has expanded its international business by becoming the exclusive supplier of insulated coolers for NIKU Farms. The Toronto-based company will be the first meat delivery service to bring the ground-breaking shipping material to Canada for its farm-to-door meat subscription boxes. This new acquisition can reportedly greatly increase Green Cell Foam’s existing Canadian…
Read MoreArcline Investment Management Acquires Specialty Packaging Tooling Manufacturer Pride Engineering
Arcline Investment Management (Arcline), a private equity firm with $1.5 billion of capital under management, announced that it has acquired Pride Engineering, LLC (Pride or the company) from May River Capital. Pride is reportedly anticipated to be the first of several acquisitions as Arcline builds a specialty tooling platform across numerous industries. Pride Engineering is the global…
Read MoreMatthews Marking Systems to Demonstrate Inkjet and Laser Coding Solutions for the Baking Industry at IBIE 2019
Matthews Marking Systems, a Matthews International company and global supplier of marking and coding solutions, will be exhibiting at IBIE in Las Vegas, September 8-11 in booth #2708. Matthews will be demonstrating the coding capabilities of thermal inkjet (TIJ) and laser technologies onto various substrates, allowing attendees to see the versatility of their products in…
Read MoreCase Packer for Frozen Food Products Provides Maximum Flexibility
Douglas reported that its Axiom® IM Case Packer met a customer’s need to package frozen food cartons. The solution incorporates a shuttle bucket infeed capable of two products in the direction of travel and a Velocity® Stacker to form multiple layers. The machine flexibility allows the customer to run single cartons and multipacks into wraparound…
Read MorePentawards Shortlists New YUNJIANG Label Created by RRD
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD), a global provider of multichannel solutions for marketing and business communications, announced that it has been shortlisted for the annual Pentawards competition. RRD’s nomination is based on the company’s work with YUNJIANG, a private label liqueur manufactured by Shanghai Yun Jiang Biotechnology, Co., Ltd. YUNJIANG approached RRD in 2018…
Read MoreUnilux Brings in Two New Engineers to Advance Inspection
Unilux, designer and manufacturer of stroboscopic inspection systems, has recruited two engineers to improve existing products and discover new methods of inspection. Eric Zaremski will lead new initiatives for all inspection products and Rostislav “Russell” Lembersky will integrate advances in machine learning to improve system speed and accuracy. “Unilux has a long history of providing…
Read MorePASE Group Introduces it’s Dual Lance Drum and Tote Filling Machine
PASE Group Massman, LLC, a supplier of liquid filling machines to the international paint and coatings, chemicals, lubricants and food and beverage industries, announced its Dual Lance Semi-Automatic Drum and Tote Filling Machine, the newest addition to the PASE Group’s semi-automatic line of drum and tote filling machines. The company’s Dual Lance Drum and Tote…
Read MorePregis Joins Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier (APASS) Network
Pregis LLC, a protective packaging materials and automated systems manufacturer, has joined the Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier (APASS) network. “Pregis has always been a material-neutral supplier whose main objective is to provide manufacturers, consumer packaged goods companies and retailers with the best protective solutions for their products,” said Tom Wetsch, chief innovation officer, Pregis.…
Read MoreSee the Latest Packaging and Processing Solutions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
The Biennial Packaging Event Will Connect Solutions Providers with End Users in Food, Beverage, Pharma, Personal Care and More By Sean Riley, senior director, media and industry communications, PMMI The global market for packaging machinery is expected to reach an estimated value of $42.2 billion by 2021, according to Global Trends Impacting the Market for…
Read MoreACG Acquires Pharma Processing Equipment Provider Xertecs GmbH
ACG Engineering (ACGE) – part of ACG Group, has acquired Germany-based pharma processing equipment company, Xertecs GmbH. The deal, which entails ACG acquiring 100% shareholding, comes following a long and successful partnership between the two entities. For ACG Engineering, the acquisition reportedly provides a strong injection of European design into its capabilities roster, as the…
Read MoreFood for thought…
An increasing number of consumers are turning to frozen food options for the convenience they provide, opening up much opportunity for growth in the frozen food packaging market – a market that was valued at $39.48 million in 2018 and is expected to reach a value of $53.43 million by 2024. Although we are seeing…
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