Archive for 2020
‘World First’ Tea Capsules Made Using Sabic’s Trucircle Solution for Certified Circular Polypropylene
Avoury®, the new brand launched by Melitta Single Portions, is working with SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™portfolio of solutions and services to create its pioneering new premium organic tea capsules, made from certified circular polypropylene (PP) that uses feedstock made from used plastic. Avoury was one of the first companies to adopt SABIC’s pioneering TRUCIRCLE solution for certified circular…
Read MoreSig Makes ASI-Certified Aluminum Standard for Customers in North America
SIG achieves another milestone in its ambition to go Way Beyond Good as a responsible company by offering ASI-certified aluminum as standard for all carton packs in North America. With this certification, SIG cartons will proudly display ASI-labels on new carton pack designs starting late September. SIG is reportedly the first in the beverage carton…
Read MoreMulti-Conveyor Receives Consecutive ACUITY Insurance Safety Achievement Award
Multi-Conveyor LLC was presented with the ACUITY Safety Award for businesses that exemplify the partnership with ACUITY that helps ensure a safe workplace. The plaque was presented by Chad Kaster, Loss Control Representative at ACUITY, to Joe Miller, COO, Multi-Conveyor. According to ACUITY, only a handful of its manufacturing customers quality for this award due…
Read MoreABB Enhances Portfolio of High-Speed Industrial Robots With Codian Acquisition
ABB has acquired Codian Robotics B.V., a leading provider of delta robots, which are used primarily for high-precision pick and place applications. Codian Robotics’ offering includes a hygienic design line, ideal for hygiene-sensitive industries including food and beverage and pharmaceuticals. “Our acquisition underscores our focus on breakthrough technology, helping our customers to fully realize the…
Read MoreProMach Acquires Statco-DSI, a Leader in North American Systems Integration
ProMach, a worldwide leader in packaging machinery solutions, announced that it has acquired Statco-DSI Process Systems, a leading provider of integrated sanitary processing systems and engineering services for the food, dairy, and beverage industries. The addition of Statco-DSI expands ProMach’s systems and integration capabilities for food and beverage processing, enhancing ProMach’s capacity to provide complete…
Read MorePackaging Technology Group (PTG) Completes its Line of Thermally Pre-Qualified Shipping Solutions for Vaccines and Biologics
Packaging Technology Group, Inc (PTG), a leading provider of thermal packaging solutions for the biopharmaceutical and life sciences sector, responds to the global pandemic with the launch of its off-the-shelf line of pre-qualified shippers, including an earth-friendly alternative. “Most vaccines require a 2-8 degrees Celsius temperature range, and others could be -80 degrees Celsius. It…
Read MoreRegimental Whiskey’s Military-Inspired Packaging is a Rank Above
Founded by veterans Eric DiNoto and Kyle Moore, Regimental Spirits Company prides itself in being veteran-owned and American-made. High-quality whiskeys toast to the regiment, its unique experiences, and the unique communities that come together out of love and loyalty. To develop packaging that pays tribute to its brand mission, Regimental Spirits Company partnered with Berlin…
Read MoreImprove Production, Reduce Packaging Costs with Triangle’s New Model XYTLF Bagger for Liquid Fill Applications
Triangle’s new Model XYTLF vertical form fill seal (vffs) bagger offers greater throughput, superior sanitation, and material savings – no film contract required. Designed for food service and other applications, including hot fill and pumpable products, Model XYTLF packages products such as soups, sauces, mashed potatoes, bakery batters and fruit fillings, and ready to eat…
Read MoreFour Commercialization Leaders Align to Form Incubev, a Turnkey Go-to-Market Solution for Beverage Brands
IncuBev, a collaboration among four companies with significant beverage commercialization expertise, has been launched to help brand owners bring their beverages to market faster by offering a unique turnkey project management solution. The companies are combining collective knowledge and expertise to dramatically accelerate pre-commercial activities including product development, package conceptualization, prototyping, and activation for consumer…
Read MoreNew Packaging Technology for Low-Cost, Stand-up, Dispenser Pouch Announced
Barton Group, LLC, announced a unique, ultra-low-cost, stand-up pouch for a wide range of liquid. “This is the latest in a series of eight patents that focus on using horizontal thermoform/ fill/seal equipment to produce stand up pouches. The technique uses the forming step to produce an asymmetrical pocket which, when rotated 90 degrees, provides…
Read MoreGraham Recycling Company Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Graham Packaging, an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Graham Recycling Company (GRC). The facility opened September 26, 1990, running only one line and one shift. It now operates three lines with three round-the-clock shifts. “When the GRC began operations 30 years…
Read MoreWWP Beauty Launches Intentional Beauty Collection Featuring Award-Winning Packaging
WWP Beauty launched its first virtual collection, Intentional Beauty. The collection was purposefully designed and developed to help consumers navigate stress, anxiety, and a rapidly changing beauty landscape. The product packaging features motivational and positive quotes intended to uplift, while the formulations are focused on protecting and bringing balance. The collection features color, skin, body…
Read MoreTrack-and-Trace: Augmented Reality Coming to Product Labels Near You
By Gary Paulin and Mark Lusky, Contributing Writers A new world of product protection, authentication and communication is emerging. Along with manufacturers themselves, consumers will be the big winners as they confirm product authenticity, actively engage and interact with brands, get entertained, and learn along the way. And it all happens on and via the…
Read MoreTriangle Package Machinery New vertical Form Fill Seal (vffs) Bagger
Our new vertical form fill seal (vffs) bagger, Model CSB, packs a lot of benefits in a small space. With a frame width of only 36 inches, the bagger can run bags as wide as 13 inches. To achieve maximum benefits, two Compact Baggers can be installed side by side, sharing the same scale for…
Read MorePassive Transfers Facilitate Multiple Side Case Printing
… without elaborate pneumatics or controls and NO pinch points! Multi-Conveyor recently built three mild-steel constructed conveyors that passive off transfer from narrow to wide side leading (and back) to facilitate multiple side case printing. The cases start narrow side leading then transfer 90 degrees to wide side leading without using pneumatic pushers or elaborate…
Read MoreROEQ’s New GuardCom System Delivers Faster Transfer of Goods Between Mobile Robots and Stationary Conveyors
ROEQ is launching GuardCom, a seamless communication solution that enables Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) equipped with ROEQ’s top rollers to communicate directly with the conveyor stations to initiate the transfer of goods between mobile robots and conveyors. The solution consists of two products: GuardCom installed on the stationary conveyor station, and GuardCom Connect installed on…
Read MorePaper and Packaging Industry Campaign Thanks Essential Workers
To celebrate National Manufacturing Day, the Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB) is celebrating the industry’s essential workers by adding a message of thanks to its popular Box’s Mission: To Deliver TV commercial today. The digital video sends a simple, heartfelt thank you to mill workers, manufacturing supply chain and other industry partners who help make…
Read MorePurina to Introduce World-First Recyclable Retort Pouch for Wet Pet Food
Purina has launched a first-of-its-kind recyclable flexible plastic packaging for wet pet food, beginning this month. The innovation will be the first introduced under the Felix brand in the Netherlands as part of a year-long pilot. This new pouch reportedly aims to simplify plastic structures in order to make them recyclable without compromising on the…
Read MoreNFC Connected Packaging: Turning Packages Into Data-Driven Experiences
Jones Healthcare Group, a market leader in advanced packaging and medication dispensing solutions, launched CpaXTM NFC Connected Packaging, a platform ideal for health and wellness brands looking to engage consumers while collecting real-time supply chain and user data. This platform could elevate a brand’s omnichannel marketing strategy, and it reportedly has intelligent package components and…
Read MoreHigh Payload PL500 Palletizing Robot Offers Application Flexibility
Yaskawa, a leading robotics manufacturer, announced the PL500 robot. Offering a high 500-kg payload, it is ideal for a variety of palletizing applications, unitized loads, and other logistical tasks for end-of-line or distribution automation. The PL500 reportedly features fast axis speeds and acceleration for maximum production throughput. It offers a large work envelope, a high…
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