The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) will welcome over 50 industry professionals to its headquarters in Springfield on May 14-15 for Spring Folding Carton Boot Camp. This two-day program offers valuable insights into every aspect of the folding carton industry and provides participants with an immersive and comprehensive training experience. Folding Carton Boot Camp is ideal for anyone…
Read More >>Videojet Technologies, a global leader in coding, marking and printing solutions with over 45 years of world class inkjet fluid design experience, is pleased to announce the global launch of a new ink formulated with special properties for the pharmaceutical industry. V4234 ink is designed for use in the current lineup of Videojet SIMPLICiTY™ continuous inkjet (CIJ) printers, including…
Read More >>First course explores the nuances of Thermoform Circularity Plastic Ingenuity, a leader in sustainable thermoform packaging, has developed a free online course on Thermoform Circularity as part of its new Good Information continuing education series. This in-depth course is designed to help industry insiders learn more about the principles of thermoformed packaging and how thermoforming…
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Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection Group will exhibit several of their popular inspection systems at NPE: The Plastics Show in booth #S11118. Ideal for inspecting plastic products and packages, Mettler-Toledo’s industry-leading x-ray systems, metal detectors, checkweighers and vision systems help ensure product quality and recyclability while improving operational efficiencies. “Inspection equipment plays a critical role in maintaining…
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Historically, conveyor operators have been limited to using excessive soap and water to reach the performance levels needed to meet their production goals. Considering the numerous drawbacks of using soap and water for lubrication, many manufacturers have moved to using precise amounts of dry lubricant instead. While dry lubrication does reduce water usage, it can also…
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A new tool equips operators of packaging machines and others with an easy way to estimate the coefficient of friction (COF) on the packaging film. This is beneficial when a packaging machine requires film with a specific COF for smooth operation. Tentoma, the manufacturer of RoRo StretchPack® machines has introduced the COF indicator ST 1.0…
Read More >>Mark Hodgins brings unique experience and expertise to lead Company’s global marketing efforts Shurtape Technologies, LLC, an industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape and consumer home and office products, announces the addition of Mark Hodgins as its new Senior Vice President of Marketing. In this role, he will oversee the Product Management & Marketing,…
Read More >>The largest international packaging and processing show this year is breaking records with new solutions, inspiring thought leadership, and a personalized experience for attendees Registration has officially opened for PACK EXPO International, scheduled for Nov. 3–6 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The event is the largest and most comprehensive packaging and processing show worldwide for…
Read More >>Pertinent keynotes, defense programming, international participation, and a start-up pavilion will move the autonomous and robotics industry forward It’s almost time for XPONENTIAL, the technology event for autonomy and robotics. 7,500 professionals from around the globe will gather at the San Diego Convention Center, April 22-25, to explore the latest technologies, build knowledge, and connect with colleagues…
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DeltaV Workflow Management delivers scalable recipe authoring and execution technologies for life sciences companies Global automation technology and software leader Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today introduced DeltaV™ Workflow Management, a next-generation software designed for life sciences companies in early-stage development. The new software continues Emerson’s expansion of capabilities of the evolving DeltaV automation platform to offer more…
Read More >>The Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB) is seeking nominees for three open board seats in the following regions: one from the South* and two from the Rest of the U.S. Each of the board seats has a three-year term that begins on January 1, 2025, and ends on December 31, 2027. P+PB is seeking three…
Read More >>At the constituent meeting of the Advisory Board of interpack, the world’s leading trade fair for processing & packaging, the Chairman and his two deputies were confirmed in their positions. The Advisory Board thus sends a clear signal of continuity and emphasizes the importance of interpack’s close ties with the packaging industry. Effectively representing the…
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Cadillac Products Packaging Company (CPPC), a well-established innovator, and respected manufacturer of Flexible Packaging films and laminations is proud to announce that its Dallas, GA facility has achieved certification for both FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001:2015 by its registrar, DQS. “The achievement of these certifications for our Dallas, GA facility builds upon our previous certification at…
Read More >>… 4th and 5th graders win big! CONGRATULATIONS to the Winneconne Robotics Club’s Cody Skadahl (grade 5), Jory Bastian (grade 5), Ryker Morden (grade 4), and Sullivan McCabe (grade 4), who earned two trophies at two separate tournaments this year, the Energy Award and The Innovate Award (State Qualifier). The robotics team participated in three…
Read More >>IMA Industria Macchine Automatiche S.p.A., Ozzano dell’Emilia (BO), Italy, announces that it has expanded its agreement with ALLIEDFLEX Technologies, Inc. as its North American Partner (including Canada and Mexico) for the Sales and Marketing of its IMA FILLSHAPE series Standup Pouch Packaging Machinery Program for the non-food sectors, including Home and Personal Care and Techno-Chemical markets. IMA FILLSHAPE division is…
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Burak Aksoy, associate research professor in the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment at Auburn University (CFWE), developed two novel products to help reduce waste in commercial aquaculture feed pellets and meat products intended for human consumption. Aksoy was awarded a patent for a packaging solution aimed at reducing waste in the human food supply. Today,…
Read More >>The fifth annual U.S. Snack Index confirms what many of us are feeling – there are simply not enough hours in the day. A lack of time to prepare, eat and enjoy meals – especially among parents and younger generations – will blur the once-clear line between “snacks” and “meals” in 2024. In fact, one-third…
Read More >>Advanced Illumination, the originators of LED lighting for machine vision, is announcing the release of a new class of LED lighting controllers, aimed at revolutionizing machine vision system building through the simplification of camera, light, and I/O accessory interconnectivity. This machine vision solution cuts down on cost and setup time by operating as the connection “hub” between…
Read More >>Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection Group will exhibit a wide variety of their world-class pharmaceutical and biotech inspection technology in booth #2361, being held at the Javits Center in New York City, April 16-18, 2024. These x-ray systems, metal detectors, checkweighers and vision systems help customers protect product safety and comply with regulatory requirements while improving process…
Read More >>Which applications are most suitable for print and apply labeling systems? Applications that require variable data to be printed on each label is the focus of printer applicators (LPA’s). Some common applications include date codes and lot numbers. Pre-printed labelers that require no variable data can use a standard labeler such as the CTM 360a…
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