Metal Packaging Breaks into the World of Snacking

By Laetitia Durafour, Marketing Director at Crown Food Europe Around the world, the way consumers think about and eat food is changing. As their lives get busier and more complex, consumers are favoring snacking over the traditional plan of three square meals per day. This shift is evident in the data. A recent report from…

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Packaging Recognized as Essential: Smart Packaging Enhances Food Safety and Security

The European Organization for Packaging and the Environment (EUROPEN) called on the European Commission on March 20, to recognize packaging as an essential component in maintaining the uninterrupted flow of product groups that the Commission has identified as critical such as “health-related and perishable goods, notably foodstuffs.” Amid food shortage fears, particularly for fresh produce…

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The Massman 4500 Series Single Fold Tin Tie Bag Finisher

Massman Automation Designs, LLC manufactures the 4500 Series tin tie applicator and bag finisher. The system automatically applies ties to bags (either inside or outside the single fold) using hot melt adhesive to ensure their stability, then folds the bag top and bends the tie to secure the package. Tin tie closures are commonly used…

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Corrugated Box Industry Keeps Supply Chain Moving Amid COVID-19 Challenges

The manufacturers of corrugated cardboard boxes are reportedly working to keep transport packaging flowing to makers of essential products including packaging for food and other consumer products, medical and pharmaceutical products, tissue and hygiene products and more amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Corrugated cardboard packaging is the backbone of the American supply chain,” said Fibre Box…

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European Recycling Markets Reel From Coronavirus

By Mark Victory, Senior Editor, ICIS Concerns over the long-term impact of the coronavirus outbreak on key European recycling markets sharply escalated this week following the adoption of further containment measures across the continent. Sources are particularly worried about limited volumes entering collection systems, logistic disruptions, potential downstream demand losses in non-packaging sectors, buyers abandoning…

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Flexibility in Multipacking & Shrink Bundling

By Maria Ferrante, Senior Director, Marketing and Communications at PMMI One of the biggest benefits of shrink bundling is flexibility and adaptability. Since one width of film can adapt to multiple collations of product, it is an ideal solution for manufacturers of multiple pack sizes and styles. Additionally, with stores stocking more types of product on…

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Universal Robots Debuted New Cobot-Powered Fulfillment Solutions

With eCommerce generating the greatest year-over-year growth of all U.S. retail industries, there is now more warehousing space being built in the U.S. than projected warehousing jobs required to fill that space. When thousands of supply chain professionals were asked in a recent Materials Handling Institute survey what technologies would yield the greatest boost to…

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Aptar Launches InvisiShield Active Packaging Solution for Pathogen Mitigation

Aptar Food + Beverage, part of AptarGroup, Inc., announced it has launched InvisiShield™ platform technology — a first of its kind anti-pathogenic packaging solution seamlessly integrated into sealed packages to protect fresh cut produce from harmful pathogens like bacteria, fungi and viruses. The new platform technology can be incorporated into existing or new produce packaging…

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FPA Addresses Essential Manufacturing in Light of COVID-19 Crisis

The Flexible Packaging Association issued letters to the White House, all Governors and Capitol Hill leadership with regard to the need for essential packaging manufacturing during this time of uncertainty, particularly food insecurity and access to pharmaceutical and medical supplies. The letters also highlight the need for clarity with respect to federal, state, and local…

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Interroll Presents High-Performance Crossbelt Sorter

With the global market launch of the new High-Performance Crossbelt Sorter MX 025H Crossbelt Sorter, Interroll extends its innovative portfolio of automatic sorting solutions to include a new high-performance system capable of handling up to 20,000 conveyed goods per hour. This new solution also allows much heavier and larger goods to be sorted. The new…

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Epson Robots Names Automation Engineering an Authorized Service Center

SCARA in Action

As part of an initiative to increase technical support in the Midwest U.S., Epson Robots announced it is expanding its relationship with Air Automation Engineering (AAE). The partnership establishes AAE as an official Authorized Epson Service Center and will expand beyond selling Epson Robots, automation products and integrated solutions to include maintenance and repair of…

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Case Study | Automated Packaging Machinery

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Bulk Bag Unloading System Improves Productivity and Cleanliness for Packaging Operation Submitted by Flexicon GSC Packaging operates a contract packaging facility, producing pouches, stick packs, envelopes and other flexible containers for packaging of food products and nutritional supplements. The entire facility is certified cGMP (certified Good Manufacturing Practice) compliant by NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) and…

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Packsize and 6 River Systems Collaborate on Next-generation Warehouse Automation Technology

Multinational On Demand Packaging® technology leader Packsize is showcasing packaging made smarter through a next-gen integration with leading fulfillment solution provider 6 River Systems at MODEX booth #8832 in Atlanta. The demonstration highlights the placement of accelerated automation in the warehouse and provide tips for attaining flexible packaging solutions in retail locations. Representing a ship-from-store environment, a Packsize iQ3 will combine…

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Fetch Robotics Announces Integrated Fulfillment Solution with Zebra Technologies

Fetch Robotics announced a collaboration with Zebra Technologies Corporation, an innovator at the edge of the enterprise with solutions and partners that enable businesses to gain a performance edge, to optimize and automate warehouse picking processes through the integration of Fetch Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Zebra FulfillmentEdge™ software. The unique solution optimizes picking across multiple orders…

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A Packaging Perspective: Connecting Product Packaging to the Circular Economy

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By Todd Meussling, Senior Market Development Manager of Fresh-Lock Closures  Packaging professionals are currently faced with a difficult challenge: creating consumer-friendly packaging solutions that are also sustainable while maintaining production speeds, performance and packaging appearance. A big part of this challenge is understanding how both packagers and consumers use our resources. With an understanding of…

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New K6PM Thermal Condition Monitor From Omron Provides Continuous Thermal Monitoring For Industrial Equipment

Industrial automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas has a new technology to help facilities get closer to the ultimate goal of zero downtime. By providing continuous, remote thermal monitoring of electrical panels and other components, Omron’s K6PM Thermal Condition Monitoring Device lowers the time and cost required for critical equipment inspections and minimizes the risk…

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Optimizing Case and Tray Packing Flexibility in the Tissue and Nonwovens Industry

By Edson The need for flexibility in case packing in the tissue and nonwovens industry has never been greater. Consumers are demanding more choices in paper towels, hygienic tissue paper, diapers, incontinence products, facial tissue, toilet paper and wet wipes. Wet-wipe consumption overall – including cleaning cloths, baby wipes, and feminine hygiene and cosmetic wipes…

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Universal Robots to Debut New Cobot-Powered Fulfillment Solutions

With eCommerce generating the greatest year-over-year growth of all U.S. retail industries, there is now more warehousing space being built in the U.S. than projected warehousing jobs required to fill that space. When thousands of supply chain professionals were asked in a recent Materials Handling Institute survey what technologies would yield the greatest boost to…

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Pallet Unloading Conveyor

Unloading Conveyor

Multi-Conveyor recently built a 48 in. wide stainless steel constructed chain conveyor system to move both empty and full pallets over seven separate conveyor sections totaling over 40 feet of over-under conveyance. Operators load full pallets onto the upper level where the pallet advances through two staging zones, controlled by photo-eyes, to the unloading zone.…

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