Archive for 2020
Graham Packaging Releases 2019 Sustainability Report
Graham Packaging announced the release of its 2019 Sustainability Report. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the progress made in 2019 towards sustainability across all areas of the company and offers a glimpse into its objectives for 2020 and beyond. “Progress has been the driving theme for what we have accomplished in 2019, as well…
Read MoreMcLean Packaging Commits to Completely Renewable Energy
McLean Packaging, a turnkey provider of rigid set boxes, folding cartons, corrugated displays and thermoformed packaging solutions, has contracted with national energy advisory firm 5 and ENGIE Resources, LLC. The five-year energy agreement supports the development of renewables. The deal also supports McLean’s zero carbon transition and sustainability goals which include sourcing 100 percent of…
Read MoreBill Hayes Begins as President and CEO of Berlin Packaging
Berlin Packaging, supplier of glass, plastic, and metal containers and closures, announced that Bill Hayes will serve as the company’s president and CEO. Hayes will be based out of the company’s Chicago headquarters and will also serve on its Board of Directors. “Speaking on behalf of the Board of Directors, we are excited to have Bill…
Read MoreTauber-Arons To Auction Multi-Million Dollar Late Model Yogurt Making Equipment From Former General Mills Yogurt Facility In Carson, California
Tauber-Arons of Los Angeles is pleased to announce that they will handle the complete liquidation of the former General Mills Yoplait and Go-Gurt production facility in Carson, California. The closing of this plant is part of a broader restructuring plan by the company that has been a valued household brand since 1928. A 3-day timed…
Read MoreMetered High-Speed Servo Conveyors
Multi-Conveyor recently built this metered servo merge conveyor as part of a larger system to transport packaged food. The metering conveyor feeds a series of servo belt conveyors to gap two lanes of product into a single lane flow using DARB technology. A series of photo-sensors were reportedly placed to sense product for the precise…
Read MoreSilgan’s new KS2 Closure for HOD Water Bottles Features a Flow-in Liner, Pierceable Shell and Crack-Resistant Material
Silgan Closures has launched its new one-piece 55 mm KS2 plastic closure for five-gallon and three-gallon Home and Office Delivery (HOD) water bottles. Molded of a proprietary blend of resins that resists cracking, the closure reportedly features a pierceable shell design that virtually eliminates spillage. The KS2 also incorporates a flow-in closure liner for a…
Read MoreAptar Food + Beverage Announces Market Launch of SeaWell
Aptar Food + Beverage, part of AptarGroup, Inc. has launched its SEAWELL™ Protective Packaging System with a national retailer in more than 3,800 store locations. A first-of-its-kind active packaging solution, the SeaWell system is designed to preserve seafood freshness and maintain optimal quality from sea to table. The proprietary SEAWELL active packaging system reportedly features…
Read MoreProMach Acquires Modern Packaging a Provider of Cup and Tray Filling Solutions
ProMach announced that it has acquired Modern Packaging, a manufacturer of filling and sealing solutions for the food and dairy industries. The addition of Modern expands ProMach’s capabilities into the filling of cups and trays to complement its existing solutions in filling free-flowing liquids, semi-viscous products, and viscous products into bottles and other rigid containers.…
Read MoreSignode Introduces New Label Application System
Signode has introduced a new, enhanced version of its premier Little David LDLA-500® apply-only labeler. The LDLA-500-V2 ’s enhanced features reportedly include a larger color touchscreen, a faster CPU module, an open web path, improved touchscreen response, easier and simpler screen replacement and both ALP and LCIJ systems. “We listened to the feedback we received…
Read MoreInflux of Robotics Ease End-of-Line Operations
By Sean Riley, Senior Director, Media and Industry Communications at PMMI Typically, end of the line operations in packaging include secondary packaging machines like sleevers, tray loaders and case packers as well as transport packaging machines for palletizing and unpalletizing. Together these components provide a variety of functions but mainly are applied for pick and…
Read MoreNew Edge Roller Technology Conveyor from Dorner Receives Class 4 Cleanroom Certification
Dorner’s new Edge Roller Technology (ERT™250) conveyor has received certification for use in ISO Standard 14644-1 Class 4 rated cleanrooms. This means Dorner’s ERT250 will conform and not contribute to the contamination of cleanrooms to those standards. Cleanrooms and other controlled environments provide management of airborne particulate contamination to appropriate levels for accomplishing contamination-sensitive activities. Industries that…
Read MoreOH SNAP! Pickling Co. Nears Completion of SOMIC Wraparound Case Packers Installation
Wisconsin-based OH SNAP!® Pickling Co. is in the final stages of installing two new high-speed SOMIC end-of-line packaging machines. The first of the popular 424 W3 wraparound case packers for retail ready packaging has begun handling the collating and case packing of almost two million single-serve pouches per week, which company president Ryan M. Downs…
Read MoreNew Research Reveals Sustainability is Transforming Businesses’ Approach to Packaging Innovation
A new survey by paper-based packaging leader Smurfit Kappa has revealed sustainability is transforming the innovation agenda as businesses rethink products and packaging solutions in an effort to tackle environmental waste. The Sustainability and Profitability Survey, which was conducted among 200 senior business executives in the UK, showed that sustainability is driving all R&D and…
Read MoreH.B. Fuller Shares the Newest Adhesive Technology for High-Impact Sustainable Packaging Solutions
H.B. Fuller shared the newest and latest innovative adhesive solutions that can positively affect sustainability across the value chain and facilitate the circularity of the packaging industry. By promoting resource-efficient design, production and consumption, H.B. Fuller technologies are playing a key role in helping customers meet their sustainability goals. With a clear vision, the company…
Read MorePinnacle Packaging Expands Online Ordering for Customer Convenience
In 20 years of business, Pinnacle Packaging has reportedly built a reputation for helping customers find the right materials for their needs at competitive pricing with no added or built-in fees. This value-added bonus is now made even more convenient through an online shopping cart the company added to their website. “We’ve always offered the…
Read MoreSolenis Joins Global Consortium to Pilot Alternatives for Plastics
Solenis announced it is participating in the Piloting Alternatives for Plastics project, a global initiative to help develop the next generation of fiber-based materials to replace plastics used in food packaging, filters, hygiene products and other goods. Solenis is joining more than 50 other companies in the technical consortium, including major packaging and paper manufacturers, led by VTT…
Read MoreMilo’s Debuts 12-Pack of Famous Sweet Tea Singles
Milo’s Tea Company announced the launch of a new offering for summer, debuting a 12-pack of Milo’s Famous Sweet Tea single serve bottles. The new 12-pack of Milo’s Famous Sweet Tea is reportedly the same all-natural beverage Milo’s fans know and love, now in a convenient 12 oz bottle. Milo’s Tea is made with three…
Read MoreBosch Rexroth Hosts Free Virtual Event – Explore the Factory of the Future
Bosch Rexroth has gathered experts from across the global Bosch organization to present topics that take you on an exploration of the Factory of the Future taking place July 13-16th. This free 4-day virtual event welcomes you to the new world of versatile, customer-orientated manufacturing. The Factory of the Future begins Now. Develops Next. And…
Read MoreSupply55 Announces Guardian HS7500 75% Isopropyl Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer
Supply55, Inc. has announced the release of the Guardian HS7500 Hand Sanitizer. Guardian HS7500 Hand Sanitizer reportedly utilizes 75 percent Isopropyl Alcohol as its active ingredient. It is a liquid formulation and can be sprayed, poured, or pumped for use as a hand sanitizer or surface cleaner. The sanitizer is packaged in one-gallon bottles for…
Read MoreNew Report Is eCommerce Anti-Counterfeiting Wake up Call
According to the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA), the report* confirms concerns about eCommerce-based business as being ripe for exploitation during the pandemic by unscrupulous counterfeiters looking to trade in fake goods. Counterfeit goods sold online could threaten consumer lives as well as damage corporate reputations and investment in companies and their products, research indicates.…
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