Archive for August 2020
Power to the Pouch: GreenSeed Designs Customized Pouch Packaging for Enhanced Consumer Health & Safety
GreenSeed, a contract packaging operations company that designs and manufactures custom packaging solutions for dry foods and supplements in the natural products category, has been proclaiming the “power of the pouch” for years. GreenSeed can reportedly accommodate all types of applications, including small or large format pouches, stand-up, easy tear, and zippered designs, all with…
Read MoreLonghini Preserves Sausage Quality with State-of-the-Art Metal Detectors from Mettler-Toledo Safeline
Longhini Sausage Company, a maker of Italian sausages and other specialty meat products, takes pride in maintaining the high standards set forth by their founder almost 70 years ago. To help ensure their product quality and support their growing customer base, Longhini installed two new Profile Advantage metal detectors from Mettler-Toledo Safeline. “Our application is…
Read MoreWAMI’s Water With a Mission Launches in Cans
WAMI, an Italian water brand with a twist, announced that its water is now available in aluminum cans from Crown Bevcan Europe & Middle East, further advancing the brand’s commitment to provide 100 liters of water to people in need every time a product is purchased. Available in 0.44 centiliter size, the cans reportedly contain…
Read MoreSo Good So You Launches Solution to Plastic Packaging Crisis
So Good So You is now packaging all products using a sustainable bottle that’s a first for the beverage industry. Named BtrBtl™, the innovative packaging looks similar to other plastics, but features a proprietary additive which allows it to biodegrade in landfills at an accelerated rate, breaking down in years versus centuries, without leaving microplastic fragments…
Read MoreContinuous Quality Control Reduces Production Costs for Printed Corrugated Board
DS Smith, one of the world’s leading suppliers of corrugated packaging, focuses on developing and producing sustainable packaging solutions in 37 countries. On the Mitsubishi EVOL100 production line, newly installed at the production facility in Mannheim, DS Smith produces various types of boxes and trays for food, technical products and hygiene items. These are then…
Read MoreBotta Packaging Launching Its Pallet Calculator Free of Charge
Botta Packaging announced that its Pallet Calculator, based on a proprietary algorithm, is now available free of charge to supply chain managers, logistics managers, entrepreneurs, product packaging professionals, and all interested parties. Usually featured in specialized logistics management software, Pallet Calculator is a useful tool to help reach sustainability targets. By optimizing pallet utilization and…
Read MoreOnRobot Expands Product Capabilities
OnRobot is extending its commitment to ongoing customer empowerment with the launch of a software update for its popular, 2.5D camera-based Eyes vision system. “OnRobot takes a more practical, application-centered approach. This means providing our customers with easy-to-use tools tailored to specific application needs. But it also means empowering customers through updates to existing products…
Read MorePenn Color’s penneffex Sparks Inspiration and Innovation in Consumer Goods Packaging Design
Penn Color’s reported its penneffex™ delivers a high-end, eye-catching finish for FMCG packaged products. With nearly unlimited customization options, the penneffex line combines Penn Color’s creativity, expertise in colors and special effects and knowledge in manufacturing processes, to inspire creative brand design ideas in product categories such as home care, personal care, food and beverage, and…
Read MoreCleated Incline Slider-Bed Trough Conveyor
Multi-Conveyor recently built a stainless steel constructed cleated incline trough-style belt conveyor designed to transport product waste to a customer supplied hopper. The 24 in. wide belts feature 2 in. high flights every 8 in. that capture and incline the debris up to 50 in. on the incline. The product releases through a series of…
Read MoreEcommerce in Times of Crisis: Improving Safety and Efficiency with Cloud-based Labeling
By Lee Patty, Contributor Ecommerce, which drove over $365 billion in 2019, faces enormous demand. When disaster strikes, it also becomes a critical lifeline for consumers who can’t access or purchase the items they need from brick-and-mortar stores. During these times, more than ever, it’s vital to ensure supply chain business continuity under all conditions—and…
Read MoreThe METTLER TOLEDO C35 AdvancedLine Checkweigher Provides Fast, Accurate Weighing of Packages in Washdown Conditions
METTLER TOLDEO’s checkweigher, the C35, delivers precise weighing results on a stable weighing platform resistant to high-pressure washdown and most caustic detergents. The system frame is designed according to hygienic principles, with easy access for cleaning and sloped surfaces to discourage liquid collection. The system reportedly supports speeds of up to 250 packs per minute…
Read MoreIAE Chooses NiceLabel’s Label Cloud to Streamline Label Production and Works Order Processes
IAE has implemented Label Cloud from NiceLabel, a leading global developer of label design software and label management systems. IAE is using NiceLabel’s cloud-based Label Management System (Label Cloud) to simplify and streamline its labeling and work order documentation production, enabling it in turn to save time and resources. “We were looking for a solution that could…
Read MoreSpecialty Label Solution from Schreiner MediPharm Blinds Vials for Clinical Trial Conducted by CSL Behring
For an international Phase III study of a new immunoglobolin, CSL Behring is relying on a novel label combination from Schreiner MediPharm, a Germany-based global provider of innovative functional label solutions for the healthcare industry. With a special version of Schreiner MediPharm’s Flexi-Cap solution that completely covers the vial, combined with a Booklet-Label for multilingual…
Read MoreBringing Workers in From the Cold
Meatpacking plants across the US have become hotbeds for the novel coronavirus, with thousands of workers testing positive according to reports. The spread has been attributed to cold working temperatures in these environments. Food manufacturing plants may need to shift their perspectives on gadgets and safety. It turns out that cold temperature and forced ventilation…
Read MoreColumbia/Okura’s miniPAL Now Featured as Part of Universal Robots UR+ Application Kits
Columbia/Okura LLC, a North American robotic palletizing integrator, recently announced that the miniPAL®, a collaborative palletizer featuring the UR10e robot, has been certified and added to the Universal Robots UR+ Applications Program. The UR+ program debuted in 2016 and has reportedly grown rapidly to include more than 262 launched products and 301 different companies. With…
Read MoreEckrich Debuts New Packaging for Deli Products in Stores Nationwide
Eckrich introduced new packaging for the Deli collection which will begin rolling out in stores nationwide. Through both qualitative and quantitative market research, Eckrich reportedly successfully created a design that breathes new energy into the heritage brand with a modern, approachable look, all with its key consumer top of mind. The designs feature a white…
Read MoreDon Q Introduces Reserva 7 Años
Destilería Serrallés Inc. announced the launch of Don Q Reserva 7, the latest addition to its curated portfolio of aged rums made with the finest reserves from the distillery in Ponce, PR. Don Q Reserva 7 is presented in a new bottle design with the brand’s updated image and logo. The elongated glass bottle evokes…
Read MoreNew Enterprise Labeling Maturity Model Offers Framework to Assess Labeling Effectiveness
Loftware announced the Enterprise Labeling Maturity Model, which offers a methodology to evaluate the current effectiveness of a company’s enterprise labeling. This interactive framework highlights capabilities and processes over five specific stages of maturity and offers companies a roadmap for continuous improvement in labeling across their supply chains and global operations. An interactive assessment allows companies to complete…
Read MoreRobotic/Conveyor Integration Made Easy
By Stacy Johnson Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning at Dorner The integration between robotics and conveyors in recent years has brought a much higher level of automation to a variety of packaging applications. The two components work hand-in-hand to deliver a more streamlined, efficient operation with more accuracy and a strong return-on-investment. As we…
Read MoreProMach Strengthens Liquid Filling Solutions Capabilities with Acquisition of Fogg Filler
ProMach, a worldwide leader in packaging machinery solutions, announced that it has acquired Fogg Filler Company, a market leader in the design and manufacture of rotary filling systems for the liquids industry. The addition of Fogg continues ProMach’s growth into more advanced filling capabilities, bringing a strong expertise in Extended Shelf Life (ESL) filling systems…
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