Archive for July 2018
AMETEK Surface Vision Appoints Divisional VP of R&D
Dr. Shean McMahon to the newly created role of Divisional Vice President of Research and Development.
Read MoreGlobal Sleeve Label Market Study Published by AWA Alexander Watson Associates
Study confirms how strongly sleeve labeling technology has established itself in a relatively short timescale.
Read More34 Percent of Shoppers Return Online Purchases Because of Packaging
Esko identifies shopper behaviors in a new food and beverage packaging study.
Read MoreAlpine Accumulation Defers Product Up to 4 Minutes of Off-Line Production
Multi-Conveyor recently built this single lane, off-line accumulation, space-saving, Alpine-style conveyor to detect and accept various sizes of bottled salad dressings.
Read MorePregis Completes Acquisition of FP International
FP International is the sixth acquisition Pregis has completed in the past four years under Olympus Partners ownership.
Read MoreFPA Publishes 2018-2019 Flexible Packaging Buyers Guide
A comprehensive listing of FPA members’ manufacturing and material supplying capabilities.
Read MoreFUJIFILM Launches Printbar Imprinting System
This is the first product in its Samba Printbar System line, the Samba PS4300, for the commercial and packaging printing segments.
Read MoreWith Forecasts for Continued Growth and Expansion, the Aromatherapy Market is Here to Stay
by: Yanick Douyon, R&D Manager, Precise Packaging LLC The global aromatherapy market is expected to reach US $3.226 billion by 2025, expanding at a CAGR of 9.54% from 2017 to 2025, according to a newly published Acute Market Reports study. Consumers are looking for products that deliver the dual benefits of not only freshening up an…
Read MoreAromatherapy Packaging Trends
by: Yanick Douyon, R&D Manager, Precise Packaging LLC The global aromatherapy market is expected to reach US $3.226 billion by 2025, expanding at a CAGR of 9.54% from 2017 to 2025, according to a newly published Acute Market Reports study. Consumers are looking for products that deliver the dual benefits of not only freshening up an…
Read MoreOn-the-go Packaging
Meal Time Is A Go More Snacking and Meal Options Entice Consumers to Take Their Food on The Road. By: Elisabeth Cuneo Take a look around you next time you’re driving your car, walking down the street or even at work. What you’ll likely see are people all around you eating on the go. Eating…
Read MoreContinuous Inkjet Considerations for Budget Conscious Manufacturers
By Tim Stark, Abbott Company When budgets are tight, and operating margins are thin, manufacturers tend to get creative when sourcing coding equipment. Some common practices include buying used equipment sight-unseen, purchasing “low cost” coders from foreign suppliers, and even unknowingly resorting to paying more in parts and labor to keep a printer running than…
Read MoreKILL CLIFF® Expands Product Line and Launches New Packaging
ATLANTA | Kill Cliff , the maker of clean, advanced performance beverages, is kicking off summer 2018, the peak beverage season, with the launch of IGNITE. Kill Cliff IGNITE clean energy drink joins ENDURE clean endurance and RECOVER clean recovery to offer a complete beverage solution that meets pre-, during and post-workout needs for athletes…
Read MoreNew Website Features Bosch’s Entire Cartoning and Case Packing Portfolio
WAIBLINGEN, GERMANY | Bosch Packaging Technology announced a new online information platform. The new website showcases Bosch’s cartoning and case packaging solutions. The objective was to create a website with a user-friendly design and easy navigation, in order to get a quick portfolio overview, and find a machine for every need. The website replaces the…
Read MoreThe Product Protector Offers Practical Solution for Pallet Damage
VIENNA, OHIO | Millwood, Inc. is offering relief from pallet damage in the form of their new product, called the Product Protector. The Product Protector is a solid steel frame with a rubber bumper that attaches to a forklift. Instead of destroying a pallet when a fork truck moves too hard or fast, the Product…
Read MoreTauber-Arons To Auction Vast Array Of Top Quality Warehouse Support Equipment From Avon’s Cosmetic Packaging and Distribution Facility In Pasadena
Pasadena, CA (6/21/18) – Tauber-Arons of Los Angeles is pleased to announce that recently Avon came calling, looking for an auctioneer with the foundation to handle the complete liquidation of their packaging and distribution facility in Pasadena, California. Avon has been a household name for 130 years, well known for giving women the opportunity to…
Read MoreMacDermid Graphics Solutions Introduces LUX® ITP™ MELO — The Super, Soft Sheet Plate for Post Print Corrugated Board
MacDermid Graphics Solutions, the leader of flat-top-dot technology, introduces the commercial launch of LUX® ITP™ MELO for the corrugated print market. LUX ITP MELO is a super soft, photopolymer sheet plate designed for low to medium post print corrugated board. With a 25 Shore A hardness, LUX ITP MELO reduces board crush, improves ink transfer,…
Read MoreChobani Greek Yogurt: Ready in a ‘flip’ Thanks to Specialized IML Packaging
Brand owner Chobani was interested in getting the combination of fresh Greek yogurt with a dry, crunchy mix on store shelves as a single product, but with both ingredients clearly separated. This was a highly complex challenge technically, but thanks to the possibilities of IML, an attractive and flexible solution was created. Packaging with Two…
Read MoreNutraceutical Packaging 2017 to 2021
“Nutraceutical Packaging 2017 to 2021” examines the global nutraceutical packaging industry, which reached US$2.3 billion in primary packaging value in 2016. This comprehensive study examines industry technology, industry participants, and market trends in order to forecast the market through 2021. This exciting packaging market presents many opportunities and will continue to grow due to: increasing…
Read MoreBarrier Materials for Rigid Packaging – 2017 to 2021
Barrier Materials for Rigid Packaging 2017 to 2021 focuses on seven categories of raw materials that provide oxygen transmission rates from zero to 77.5 cc/m2/day (5 cc/100in2/day). This is the same target used for our “Barrier Materials for Flexible Packaging” companion study. The study examines a comprehensive range of technologies, each with its optimal applications,…
Read MoreRetort Pouches – Global Markets, Drivers, and Forecasts – 2018 to 2022
“Retort Pouches 2018 – 2022” is the definitive study of the global retort pouch market. The content encompasses industry drivers and trends, market statistics, and market forecasts. Retort pouches are an established package type, so how are they able to continue such strong growth? High volume products such as rice and sauces continue to grow…
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