Archive for January 2018
Leibinger and Squid Ink Distributor Launches Online Industrial Ink Store
U.S. Industrial Inks (USindustrialinks.com) announces its online industrial ink store providing Leibinger Ink and Squid Ink products at the click on a mouse button. USindustrialinks.com can drop ship an order on the same business day. U.S. Industrial Inks provide customers with high quality: -Leibinger inks and cleaners -Squid inks and cleaners -Industrial ink wipes and…
Read MoreGreen is Good, but Ethically Sourced is Better
Sometimes I think sustainability is no longer a hot topic in packaging. It feels over-saturated, with just about every product coming out as “green,” from cleaning supplies, to chemicals, food items and more. Then there’s the sustainable aspect of packaging for everything from soup to nuts (literally) and drinks and cosmetics, too. If everyone is…
Read MorePaper & Cardboard Packaging Comes Out on Top in New Consumer Survey
In the midst of heated discussions about packaging, avoidable plastic waste and a move towards a circular economy, a snap poll, conducted by Two Sides (twosides.info) and international research agency Toluna, has revealed a strong preference for paper & cardboard packaging amongst UK consumers. A nationally-representative survey of 500 UK adults found paper & cardboard…
Read MoreCustom Racks for Moving & Storage
Roll goods, components, finished products Your company deserves our world class quality & expertise Solid Works Design Program (cad) Stress Test on computer to affirm design strength 5 New large bed lasers, one capable of angles, tubing cuts, laser comparator for QA Robotic Weld Center for cost effective manufacturing Specialists in rolled materials – converter…
Read MoreGreat Northern Announces Acquisition Of United Displaycraft
Great Northern (greatnortherncorp.com) announces an expansion and growth initiative through the acquisition of United Displaycraft, based in Chicago, IL, effective January 1, 2018. United Displaycraft is an industry-leading, custom manufacturer of permanent display solutions that promote products at retail. They are a full-service manufacturer producing metal, wire, wood, and print solutions from their facilities in Des Plains and Belvidere, IL,…
Read MoreSupplyOne Is Now a National Distributor of Ossid TS Tray Sealers
Ossid (Ossid.com), a product brand of ProMach, announces that SupplyOne Inc., supplyone.com is now a national distributor of the innovative Ossid TS line of vacuum skin pack (VSP), modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), and ambient case-ready food tray sealing machines to middle-market and family-owned food processors. SupplyOne, a national packaging company, is a value-added distributor with…
Read MoreColor Ink Builds Brands with New MGI JETvarnish 3D Print Enhancement Press
In the Wisconsin heartland of America’s dairy country, there is a creative group of print professionals setting new standards for integrated marketing campaigns and corporate brand communications at a firm called Color Ink. Thanks to a partnership with MGI Global Partner (mgiusa.com), Konica Minolta, they will be scooping up the cream of the crop in…
Read MoreProAmpac Wins Global Award for Innovative Probiotic Pouch
The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) has recognized ProAmpac (proampac.com) for developing a stand-up, flexible food pouch with a special de-gassing valve that keeps live probiotic microorganisms “happy” on their way to consumers. The WPO award acknowledges ProAmpac’s design for enhanced functionality made possible by its press-to-close zipper, its clean, easy opening facilitated by laser scoring, crisp…
Read MoreACE Exhibition Video HMI 2015
Our exhibition video shows our ACE drop tester with shock absorber, clamping element and SKF linear actuator. http://www.acecontrols.com
Read MoreUnderstanding Today’s Food Shoppers
Unlike the living room, which remains a primary destination for settling in to watch TV at the end of the day, dining rooms and kitchens across the U.S. are getting a little less use than they used to, according to a Nielsen report (Nielsen.com). That’s because Americans have embraced the experience of eating out, with…
Read MoreNew Servo HMC Pouchmaster Double Clip
We specialize in creating packaging machines, engineered and built for continuous, trouble-free production and backed by complete support program.
Read MoreCrandall U2 Pail Filler and PPC Pail Closer
Crandall U2 1-5 Gallon gross weight pail filler and 1-5 gallon roll through PPC pail closer. http://www.crandall.com
Read MoreRigid Box Operator Courses Slated for First Quarter 2018
The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC; www.paperbox.org) and AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, will jointly hold three rigid box operator training seminars during the first quarter of 2018. These programs are possible through the work and support of Al Hoodwin, president of Michigan City Paper Box and AICC chairman, and Laura Brodie, vice president of Burt Rigid Box and PPC executive committee member. The multiday…
Read MoreBubble Wrap Packaging Market to Grow at 7.04%
“Bubble Wrap Packaging Market” Research Report from Absolute Reports (absolutereports.com) covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Bubble Wrap packaging industry for 2017-2023. The report titled, “Bubble Wrap Packaging Market,” has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The global Bubble Wrap packaging market is expected…
Read MoreFilmquest Employees Get Bonuses Due to Federal Tax Changes
Filmquest Group, a leading global supplier of Questar® Polyester Film, headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois, has announced that it has paid a special $1,111.11 bonus to all of its employees. The bonuses were paid due to the recent changes in Federal tax law, which took effect starting in 2018. John Felinski, Filmquest President / CEO, stated…
Read MoreWestRock Completes Acquisition of Plymouth Packaging
WestRock Company (westrock.com) announces that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Plymouth Packaging, Inc. (“Plymouth”). Plymouth is a corrugated packaging company that derives approximately 70% of its sales from its “Box on Demand” systems and corrugated fanfold, and 30% from traditional corrugated box packaging. This acquisition represents…
Read MoreSergio Farfan Joins AICC Mexico as Executive Director
AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, announces that Sergio Farfan has joined the AICC Mexico team as Executive Director, effective January 1st. AICC Mexico Chairman, Pedro Aguirre, President of Tecnologia de Carton, remarks, “Sergio taking on this role underscores the dynamic nature of the industry in Mexico. There is a definite need for the services that…
Read MoreTop Trends in Grocery Shopping for 2018 Announced
More shopping options and mobile payments at checkout rank among the top trends for grocery in 2018, according to John Karolefski, veteran supermarket analyst and purveyor of GroceryStories.com. Karolefski also predicts the launch of supermarket-branded meal kits, more wine bars and cafés in stores, and easily-accessed product information for curious shoppers. “Consumers can expect a…
Read MoreKey Technology Appoints Ray Kramer as Senior Director of North America Sales
Key Technology (key.net) announces the appointment of Ray Kramer to the position of Senior Director of North America Sales. Kramer is responsible for managing Key’s sales organization in the U.S. and Canada to bring the company’s digital sorters, conveying solutions and process automation systems to food processors and other manufacturers. “This is the perfect time…
Read MoreMillennials Not So Healthy?
According to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service, Millennials are not the once-perceived health nuts. “Are the food shopping habits of Millennials different from other generations? A new ERS study analyzed a recent year of grocery store data to see how Millennial purchases differ from those of older shoppers.…
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