An Upgrade Instead of a New Acquisition: Line Tuning for Bar Packers

Switzerland is the home of irresistible chocolate. Since the 19th century, the chocolatiers from the highly respected Chocolat Frey AG have been crafting delectable treats out of cocoa. The cornerstone for the sweet success of the current market leader in Swiss chocolate is an uncompromising focus on exceptional quality – this applies to the raw…

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ABB and B&R Launch First Fully Integrated Machine-Centric Robotics Solution

B&R, a unit of ABB’s Robotics and Discrete Automation business, announced the integration of ABB robots into its automation portfolio. With the ability to offer unprecedented levels of machine flexibility and precision, merging robotics with machine control into one unified architecture will enable manufacturers to embrace the trend of mass customization and optimize their lot…

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Columbia Machine, Inc. Announces New HL4200 High-Level Palletizer

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Columbia Machine’s HL4200 high-level palletizer with optional Smart Diagnostics features include a VFD-controlled pacer meter belt, bi-parting apron and Columbia’s state-of-the-art Product Manager controls package. These features, combined with the ability to form “layer gaps” side-to-side and front-to-back, make the HL4200 flexible. Ideal for both retrofit and new applications, the HL4200 can handle a variety…

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Cleaning Up Household Product Packaging

By Maria Ferrante, Senior Director, Marketing and Communications, PMMI Consumers today seek household products that fit their lifestyle and feature natural ingredients, functionality, convenience and cost. Packaging plays a big role in delivering these consumer desires. As consumers become more environmentally aware, the household products industry is experiencing a trend toward the use of natural…

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Diamond Packaging Wins Three Awards in 76th Annual Paperboard Packaging Competition

Diamond Packaging announced that it won three awards in the 76th Annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition, the premier competition for carton manufacturers involved in the concept, design, print, performance and shelf appeal of paperboard packaging. Awards were presented last month at the PPC 2019 Fall Meeting and Leadership Conference in Minneapolis, MN. The competition,…

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Cybercrime is a Serious Threat to Our World

In mid-October, Pilz GmbH & Co. KG became the target of a major cyberattack. Sever and communication systems belonging to the Germany-based automation company were affected worldwide. After four weeks, the company is drawing some initial conclusions: Pilz has overcome the attack; production and most areas of customer service have been re-established. Overall, the family…

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Charter NEX Joins the Alliance to End Plastic Waste

Charter NEX Films announced it has joined the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) − a growing global network focused on ending plastic waste in the environment. “Charter NEX is committed to sustainability − in our manufacturing operations, in our products, and as a partner to customers looking to develop more sustainable packaging. By joining…

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Market Study: eCommerce Breaths New Life into Mature Markets

By Jennifer Mapes-Christ, Manager of Consumer and Commercial Goods Freedonia Industry Studies at The Freedonia Group Ecommerce is breathing new life into mature markets, including, notably, food and beverage packaging. In contrast to the overall food and beverage market – which is large but relatively mature – eCommerce presents novel challenges as packaging must ensure…

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On-the-Go Foodies

By Joan Mantini Foodie Fit started in 2016 when Bo Vu left the world of gourmet cooking to pursue his passion for healthy cooking. He started by providing custom meal service for top athletes and figure competitors in Las Vegas, and later teamed up with the company’s current COO Andrew Kowal and Alex Lee to…

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A Packaging Perspective: Environmental Awareness with Aluminum

By Michael Mapes, CEO of Trivium Packaging A growing number of consumers are making eco-friendly packaging, like aluminum, a major priority when making purchases. Major organizations are paying attention to sustainability, too. This year alone we’ve seen the likes of San Francisco International Airport and Facebook HQ enforcing bans of single-use water bottles on their…

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Smart Technology Defines the Future of Inspection and Detection

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By Jim Kearbey, CEO, FILTEC A hallmark of modern American life is the astonishing explosion in consumer choice. Want that mayonnaise in a big glass jar or plastic squeeze bottle? Fat free or made with avocado oil? Plain or dressed up with garlic and flavors? The wide variation in standard products is one of the…

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