Archive for 2020
Columbia/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…
Read MorePerfect Hydration Alkaline Water Introduces Premium 16 Ounce Aluminum Can
Perfect Hydration (pH), the ultra-purified alkaline water with electrolytes, is launching its premium, enhanced water in a 16-ounce recyclable aluminum can to meet the growing demand for functionality, hydration and sustainability. The new line extension, available for purchase beginning in December 2020, will feature aluminum that can be recycled indefinitely and Perfect Hydration’s notable crisp, blue, color-blocked design.…
Read MoreCCT Expands EEASY Lid’s Domestic and International Reach Through Partnerships with The Affinity Group and Trade Consult
Consumer Convenience Technologies (CCT), makers of the EEASYTM Lid, announced new partnerships with Trade Consult and The Affinity Group/Triangle Sales and Marketing to enhance sales and marketing efforts for the EEASY Lid in both the US and European markets. The Affinity Group/Triangle Sales and Marketing is a North American food sales and marketing agency committed to providing…
Read MoreGraduating to High Volume, Automated Packaging and Fulfillment
A range of automated packaging equipment options enables cost effective, speedy fulfillment even during peak periods Submitted by FragranceNet With the rapid growth in eCommerce, online retailers that are already fulfilling a significant volume of orders annually may reach a tipping point where they must eliminate manual aspects of the packing and fulfillment process and…
Read MorePACK EXPO Canceled for First Time in 60-plus Year History
After thoughtful consultation with the PMMI Board of Directors, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has made the difficult decision to cancel its in-person PACK EXPO International and Healthcare Packaging EXPO in Chicago this year. The PMMI Board determined that due to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and the current state and local regulations,…
Read MoreHow Packaging Providers Can Drive Efficiencies with Advances in Barcode Labeling
By Ravi Panjwani, Vice President at Brother Mobile Solutions In today’s packaging industry—especially as we move toward a “new normal,” the demand for efficiency at all levels of production is essential. Whether it’s related to packaging for perishable food, beverages, craft beer, cannabis, eCommerce, household products, pharmaceutical, medical or personal care products, printing barcodes is critical to providing seamlessness…
Read MoreCTI’s New Solvent Technology Drives Cup Innovations
Specialty inks that are popular among consumers for driving interest on packaging for beer, soda and candy are now feasible for fountain cups as a result of Chromatic Technologies’ invention of solvent-specialty inks. CTI invented a new suite of color-change technologies using solvent inks, including thermochromic (temperature-activated), photochromic (sunlight-activated), glow-in-the-dark and reveal technology (a message…
Read MorePackaging Industry: Digital Boost as a Result of the Crisis?
The strategy and marketing consultancy Simon-Kucher & Partners conducted a survey at the beginning of 2020, which asked managers in the paper and packaging sector about trends in the industry. As in previous years, sustainability and digitalization dominated the trend radar. According to a mood barometer conducted by the management consultancy during the coronavirus crisis…
Read MoreAdapting to Trends: Five Developments in the Medical Device Manufacturing and Packaging Industry
By Pamela McMaster, CEO and Founder at PRO-TECH Addressing industry trends and ensuring that proper steps are put in motion to anticipate and react to evolving challenges and opportunities is a matter of survivability. In many ways, proper forecasting combined with industry knowledge can set the stage for a company’s long-term success. The ways in…
Read MoreTekni-Plex Introduces New Pentafill L + Fill Bench-Top Vial Filling/Sealing Machine
Tekni-Plex announced it is debuting a new bench-top vial filling and sealing machine, called the Pentafill® L + Fill, ideal for lab research and small quantity start-up production. The Pentafill L + Fill reportedly adds filling capability to the Pentafill L unit which only seals the vials. The new machine could accommodate five-unit strips of…
Read MoreSilgan Equipment Introduces the New Compact WC150 Inline Capper for Smaller Filling Operations
Silgan Equipment introduced the newest member of its WC capper line, the WC150. This compact capper is designed for use by smaller filling operations or contract packagers seeking a cost-effective addition to their capping lines. The WC150 is reportedly designed to apply 27-110 mm regular and deep Twist-Off and press on (PT)Ò caps on glass…
Read MoreA New Push Towards Sustainable Packaging
Botta Packaging announced its partnership with Esselunga to develop an innovative envelope. Entirely lined with corrugated paper, it could protect bottles and eggs during online shopping deliveries. The traditional and widespread use of plastic bubble wrap inside eCommerce packaging could be considered a non-sustainable habit. Receiving packaging in different materials which need to be separated…
Read MoreArizona Cannabis Packaging Company DIZPOT Achieves National Growth While Bolstering Local, Women-Owned Industry Brands
DIZPOT, a single-source, compliant packaging partner for cannabis dispensaries and brands, has achieved national growth since expanding their services to include into a full-service graphic design and branding agency for the industry. Established by founders John Hartsell and Jeff Scrabeck in 2017, DIZPOT quickly gained market share in compliant cannabis and hemp packaging services. The…
Read MoreMondi Partners With Meat Producer Hütthaler to Create New Fully Recyclable Plastic Packaging
Mondi has partnered with Austrian meat producer Hütthaler to produce a fully recyclable thermoforming film made from a mono-material for their meat and sausage products. The film is made of a mono-material solution that can be fully recycled and provides a barrier to protect the food and extend its shelf life. Hütthaler’s requirement was to…
Read MoreEpson Signs Olympus Controls as Distributor in the Western Regions of the U.S. and Canada
Epson Robots announced it signed Olympus Controls, an engineering services provider specializing in the integration of motion control, machine vision, and robotic technologies, as an official distributor of Epson Robots automation products. Olympus Controls’ decades of engineering expertise and deep industry knowledge, combined with Epson Robots’ reputation for easy-to-use, proven, innovative technology, could help manufacturers…
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