Archive for 2020
Paxton’s Ionized Air Rinser Vac Improves Quality of Dairy Cups and Snack Trays
Paxton Products announced a major step forward in dairy cup and snack tray quality with the release of the Paxton Ionized Air Rinser Vac System. The Ionized Air Rinser Vac offers food and dairy packagers an effective and cost-efficient solution for removing debris — that often comes from secondary packaging — from the containers prior…
Read MorePregis announces new MAX-PRO 24 poly bagging system engineered to simplify operation, increase productivity
Pregis recently announced the North American launch of its Sharp Packaging Systems® MAX-PRO 24 continuous bagging system. This latest model in the MAX-PRO line can handle a wider range of products and bag sizes making it ideal for fulfillment operations with a broad eCommerce offering. “When engineering the MAX-PRO 24, our focus was on creating…
Read MoreThe Need for Speed in the Age Of eCommerce
By Derek Rickard, Contributor When Amazon burst onto the scene around 25 years ago, few could envision how the then-novel idea of online shopping would radically transform consumer habits and expectations. Today, eCommerce continues to thrive on the convenience it offers to consumers, who now enjoy a virtually limitless number of product choices. From clothing…
Read MoreMoxa and Allied Electronics Partner To Enable Industrial Automation With Enhanced Connectivity Solutions For Harsh Environments
Faced with harsh operating conditions, and an increased demand for remote monitoring and automation during the global COVID-19 pandemic, industrial customers need edge connectivity, industrial computing and network infrastructure solutions that can establish and maintain secure connectivity in the face of moisture, extreme heat, freezing temperatures, vibration, and more. That’s why Allied Electronics & Automation…
Read MoreInterpack and components 2021 Cancelled Due to COVID-19
In agreement with its association and industry partners as well as the trade fair advisory committee, Messe Düsseldorf has decided to cancel both interpack and components 2021, due to the restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The trade fairs were scheduled to take place from February 25 – March 3, 2021 at the fairgrounds in…
Read MoreProAmpac Acquires Rosenbloom Groupe Inc., Hymopack Ltd. and Dyne-A-Pak
ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging, announced that it has acquired Rosenbloom Groupe Inc., Hymopack Ltd. and Dyne-A-Pak, private businesses based in Canada that manufacture packaging products. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Rosenbloom Groupe, Hymopack Ltd. and Dyne-A-Pak are leading suppliers to North American retailers, grocery chains and quick service restaurants (QSR), as…
Read MoreFANUC American and Plus One Robotics Deliver Automation Solutions to eCommerce Fulfillment Customers
FANUC America and Plus One Robotics announced they have successfully paired their industry-leading technologies to meet the needs of their mutual customers in eCommerce. The new flexible fulfillment solution incorporates a FANUC robot and Plus One’s AI-powered PickOne perception system to identify, singulate, and sort a wide range of conveyable items without the need for…
Read MoreThe Evolution of Household Packaging
How design innovations are pushing the boundaries of sustainability, ergonomics and shelf appeal By Sheldon Yourist, Senior Director of Global Design & Mike Milazzo, Senior Director of Engineering at Graham Packaging The household products industry consists of manufacturers of nondurable goods, including cleaning products, detergents and disinfectants. The packaging for these products has evolved significantly…
Read MoreDual Lane Hand Pack to Single File Merge Maximizes Production
Multi-Conveyor recently built a dual lane hand-pack line, made up of a series of small conveyor sections, all joined by seamless transfers, that manually feed a new merging section to further semi-automate for this customer. These mild steel constructed conveyors will transport individual trays that will be hand-packed into cases. The new merge section will…
Read MorePour, Sip, and Savor Craft Cocktails from Bespoke Bottles (No Bartender Necessary)
On The Rocks Offers Ready-to-Drink Libations in Custom Containers On The Rocks ready-to-serve cocktails have it all: natural ingredients, artisanal craftsmanship, premium Beam Suntory spirits, and a sleek, sophisticated shelf presence. For the latter, On The Rocks partnered with Berlin Packaging and their Studio One Eleven design team to create a portfolio of custom bottles…
Read MoreCruise Beverages Gets Carried Away with an Uplifting Brand Design
Cruise Beverages is on a mission to help people find their happy place with the purest, most flavorful, nitro-infused CBD drinks in the world. And they’re doing it with craft, quality and creativity – from the all-natural ingredients, to the unique flavor blends, to the company’s proprietary processes. Their deliciously smooth and effervescent B Happy…
Read MoreDS Smith Survey: Manufacturers Need to Brace for Online Holiday Shopping Boom, Consumer Demand for Sustainable Packaging
With the pandemic upending holiday trends, DS Smith released a new survey that shows retailers and supply chains need to be prepared for a rush of online shopping and high consumer demand for effective packaging. The results – paced by 75 percent of consumers saying they plan to do at least half of their holiday…
Read More3A Press Delivers Zero-Defect Folding Carton Packaging in Food and Beverage Applications
Three A Press, Corp. (3A Press), an industry leader in producing printing and packaging solutions for food and beverage, life sciences, and the consumer products industries, announced that its quality-first approach to manufacturing ensures the highest possible quality in folding cartons for food and beverage applications. These cartons are reportedly used to ensure consistent branding,…
Read MoreCamfil Group to Build New Manufacturing Facility in Jonesboro, Ark.
Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC), manufacturer of industrial dust, fume and mist collection systems, announces construction of a new manufacturing facility in Jonesboro to replace its previous building that was destroyed by a tornado in March. The new factory and office space will be located at Craighead Technology Park. The target date for completion is…
Read MoreTrivium Triumphs in 2020 Can of the Year Awards
The 2020 Can of the Year awards, which would normally have been announced and presented at a well-attended annual summit, have just been published online. Despite the change, one element remained constant– Trivium Packaging’s success in several categories across a variety of food, drink and personal care products. A gold medal was gained for the cutting edge…
Read MoreMetered Merge with Manual Lift Gates
Multi-Conveyor recently built a series of powered plastic chain conveyors that incorporate manual lift gates for operator access, and pneumatic stop/clamp control for seamless merge. The overall project merges two lines fed from two existing case packers down to a single lane prior to the customer’s case sealer and ultimate palletizer. Slightly inclined, offset conveyors…
Read MorePreventing Foreign Body Contamination
By Robert Rogers, Senior Adviser of Food Safety and Regulations at Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection Consumers expect their food and pharmaceuticals to be safe. And rightly so. Among other things, they assume their products include no physical contaminants like metal, glass and stones. While these expectations are more than reasonable, actually ensuring that no foreign materials …
Read MoreHenkel AG & Co KGaA’s Social Plastic Ecosystem in Collaboration With Plastic Bank Earns Top Honors in the 2020 Packaging Innovation Awards By Dow
Dow announced the winners of the 2020 Packaging Innovation Awards recognizing breakthrough packaging achievements in design, technology, sustainability and user experience. The highest honor, the Diamond Award, went to Henkel AG & Co KGaA’s Social Plastic Ecosystem in collaboration with Plastic Bank. To create a new line of sustainable cosmetic packaging, Henkel conducted a pilot…
Read MoreMillions of Packs With SIGNATURE Packaging Material Sold as Demand for Sustainable Packaging Grows
SIG has now sold over 150 million packs with its award-winning SIGNATURE, the world’s first aseptic carton packaging material linked up to 100 percent to renewable materials. Consumers’ priorities are changing: a clear majority reportedly say they would change consumption habits to reduce their environmental impact. As brands seek to meet demand for more sustainable…
Read MoreSuperCorrExpo 2021 Launches Webinar Series for Service Providers
SuperCorrExpo® (SCE), hosted jointly by AICC & TAPPI, will launch Phase II of its webinar series in early 2021 showcasing SCE exhibitors who provide services to the industry. Abstract submissions are currently being sought and accepted until December 11. The virtual Service Talks sessions will be grouped together by industry area and each applicant will…
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