Archive for 2019
Innovative Cycle Box for Start-up Rediscovering e-bikes
VPK Packaging developed an innovative bicycle box for Cowboy e-bikes. A sustainable packaging solution for e-commerce. Cowboy is a young start-up of Belgian origin. Their target group? Young urbanites looking for sustainable and efficient mobility within and outside the city. Cowboy rediscovered this means of transportation as it were by combining an elegant design with state…
Read MoreOrdering In: The Benefits of Printing Labels In-House
By Kellie Garber, Senior Product Manager for Primera Technology, Inc. There was a time when “manufacturing” was synonymous with “mass production.” No longer. Customers are demanding unique experiences—not just in services, but also in the products they purchase. Today’s consumers value boutique creations, rare finds, unusual flavors and scents, seasonal or limited-time specials and goods…
Read MoreACG Capsules Introduces ACGcaps™ H+ Capsules
ACG Capsules (ACGC) announced it has introduced a new line of HPMC capsules meeting a variety of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical needs. The new ACGcaps H+ capsule with no gelling agent is suitable for hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive formulations. It also meets consumer demands for clean label and vegetarian capsule options. ACGcaps H+ Capsule complies with requirements…
Read MoreNovolex Introduces Supplier Code of Conduct
Novolex has introduced the Novolex Supplier Code of Conduct (the “Code”), which is designed to hold members of its global supply chain to vital standards for ethical conduct and to adhere to policies and practices that can protect the environment, respect human rights and promote worker health and safety. “All of us who are part…
Read MoreModel 360 2-in-1 Bottle Unpacker and Packer: A-B-C Packaging
A-B-C offers an automated packaging solution for processors who manually unpack and repack bottles in reusable cases.
Read MorePrecise Packaging Launches Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil-Based Product Formulation Capabilities
Precise Packaging announced that it has enhanced its contract manufacturing services to include the development of Cannabidiol (CBD) oil-based products. The new CBD-oil based formulation capabilities enable the development of a variety of high-growth CBD products for the personal care market including topical acne and pain-medicated spray and massage oils, body sprays, hair care products…
Read MoreReed-Lane Opens Cold Chain Room for Vial and Ampoule Kitting
New facet to Contract Packager’s growing Cold Storage capabilities helps expand service offerings into biopharma sector Reed-Lane has added a dedicated room for vial and ampule kitting to its cold chain capabilities. Located adjacent to its existing cold chain infrastructure for limited intra-facility travel and product excursion, the space is capable of labeling vials and…
Read MoreSuperior Farms Pet Provisions® Launches Personalized Photo Bags for their Bark & Harvest™ Burger Treats
Superior Farms Pet Provisions launched a personalized treat bag feature for Bark & Harvest™ Burger Treats. Now when consumers order a case of Bark and Harvest Beef, Lamb, Pork or Chicken Burgers, they will have the option to customize the treat bags with a photo of their favorite canine companion for free. “Personalized photo bags were…
Read MoreADF&PCD New York Announces Shortlist for Innovation Awards: ADF&PCD New York Announces Shortlist for Innovation Awards: Winners to be Revealed at September 18 Ceremony
ADF & PCD New York 2019 – September 17& 18, 2019 – Altman Building & Metropolitan Pavilion – New York City The Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF) and Packaging of Perfume, Cosmetics & Design (PCD) today announced the shortlist for its annual Packaging Innovation Awards . The Awards are designed to showcase new technology and…
Read MoreThe Digital Age of Labeling
By Lee Patty, Vice President & General Manager at NiceLabel Americas Labeling has come a long way from its humble beginnings, when labels were still hand painted or created using lithography. Since then, we have seen countless advancements like the self-adhesive label in the 1930s, laser printing in the 1960s, thermal printing in the 1970s,…
Read MoreEpson Robots Introduces AutomateElite System Integrator Program
Epson Robots announced the AutomateEliteSM Authorized System Integrator Program as part of the Epson Advantage Partner Program. The authorized system integrators are hand-selected by Epson based on automation experience, technical competency and Epson Robots portfolio expertise. The new program will reportedly help them grow their business through sales of Epson Robots and makes it easier…
Read MoreExal Corporation Sells Exal Packaging SA to Queruclor Group
Exal Corporation has agreed to sell Exal Packaging SA (Exal’s filling business), in Garin, Argentina to the Queruclor Group, an Argentine manufacturer and supplier of personal and home care products. The sale reportedly allows Exal to focus resources on its existing can making facilities in North and South America and also on its recent merger announcement with the Ardagh…
Read MoreGreen Cell Foam Brings Sustainable Packaging to Canada
Green Cell Foam, a biodegradable and compostable packaging material, has expanded its international business by becoming the exclusive supplier of insulated coolers for NIKU Farms. The Toronto-based company will be the first meat delivery service to bring the ground-breaking shipping material to Canada for its farm-to-door meat subscription boxes. This new acquisition can reportedly greatly increase Green Cell Foam’s existing Canadian…
Read MoreArcline Investment Management Acquires Specialty Packaging Tooling Manufacturer Pride Engineering
Arcline Investment Management (Arcline), a private equity firm with $1.5 billion of capital under management, announced that it has acquired Pride Engineering, LLC (Pride or the company) from May River Capital. Pride is reportedly anticipated to be the first of several acquisitions as Arcline builds a specialty tooling platform across numerous industries. Pride Engineering is the global…
Read MoreMatthews Marking Systems to Demonstrate Inkjet and Laser Coding Solutions for the Baking Industry at IBIE 2019
Matthews Marking Systems, a Matthews International company and global supplier of marking and coding solutions, will be exhibiting at IBIE in Las Vegas, September 8-11 in booth #2708. Matthews will be demonstrating the coding capabilities of thermal inkjet (TIJ) and laser technologies onto various substrates, allowing attendees to see the versatility of their products in…
Read MoreCase Packer for Frozen Food Products Provides Maximum Flexibility
Douglas reported that its Axiom® IM Case Packer met a customer’s need to package frozen food cartons. The solution incorporates a shuttle bucket infeed capable of two products in the direction of travel and a Velocity® Stacker to form multiple layers. The machine flexibility allows the customer to run single cartons and multipacks into wraparound…
Read MorePentawards Shortlists New YUNJIANG Label Created by RRD
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD), a global provider of multichannel solutions for marketing and business communications, announced that it has been shortlisted for the annual Pentawards competition. RRD’s nomination is based on the company’s work with YUNJIANG, a private label liqueur manufactured by Shanghai Yun Jiang Biotechnology, Co., Ltd. YUNJIANG approached RRD in 2018…
Read MoreUnilux Brings in Two New Engineers to Advance Inspection
Unilux, designer and manufacturer of stroboscopic inspection systems, has recruited two engineers to improve existing products and discover new methods of inspection. Eric Zaremski will lead new initiatives for all inspection products and Rostislav “Russell” Lembersky will integrate advances in machine learning to improve system speed and accuracy. “Unilux has a long history of providing…
Read MorePASE Group Introduces it’s Dual Lance Drum and Tote Filling Machine
PASE Group Massman, LLC, a supplier of liquid filling machines to the international paint and coatings, chemicals, lubricants and food and beverage industries, announced its Dual Lance Semi-Automatic Drum and Tote Filling Machine, the newest addition to the PASE Group’s semi-automatic line of drum and tote filling machines. The company’s Dual Lance Drum and Tote…
Read MorePregis Joins Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier (APASS) Network
Pregis LLC, a protective packaging materials and automated systems manufacturer, has joined the Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier (APASS) network. “Pregis has always been a material-neutral supplier whose main objective is to provide manufacturers, consumer packaged goods companies and retailers with the best protective solutions for their products,” said Tom Wetsch, chief innovation officer, Pregis.…
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