Archive for 2021
CMES Robotics Inc. Continues Global Expansion With Opening of North American Operations
Industries from automotive, logistics, manufacturing and packaging are all faced with a critical labor crunch. Automation, particularly robotic automation is seen by industries experts as the best means to overcome the labor shortage as well as provide the additional benefits of improved efficiencies and cost reductions. The use of robot’s can free workers from repetitive…
Read MoreSidel StarLITE HPC: A New Base Solution to Increase the Stability of Flat PET and rPET Containers
Sidel is introducing the StarLITETM HPC base. The new, oval bottle base alternative for flat PET containers helps achieve optimum performance and can also comply with recycled PET (rPET) up to 100 percent. The new bottle base not only increases container stability by up to 25 percent, but also optimises bottle weight and energy consumption,…
Read MoreNew Study Confirms Environmental Benefits of Using Pouches for Some Food Products
The new study, which investigates the environmental performance and impacts of multi-material pouches used for pasta sauce and olives, and compares them with alternative packaging systems, has found flexible pouches offer clear advantages. The study, commissioned by Flexible Packaging Europe, was conducted by the ifeu institute in Heidelberg, Germany using a life cycle assessment (LCA)…
Read MoreMondi Packages Potatoes in Award-Winning Paper Bag with Sustainex Bio-Based Coating
Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has partnered with SILBO, a Polish leading producer of compostable packaging, to create a paper-based high-strength packaging for the Irish farm potato business Meade Farm Group. The innovative bags replace hard-to-recycle plastic with paper, a renewable resource enhanced with a bio-based coating and are certified as compostable.…
Read MoreGlass Jar Sealing Research Puts Selig on Top
A new series of independent tests carried out to discover the best way to seal glass jars has put Selig’s GlassFuzeä on top. The research was commissioned by a peanut butter producer following complaints from customers relating to product spoilage. A new solution had to be found to seal the jars, as the company’s brand reputation…
Read MoreLeapin’ Lizards Labels Expands Printing Capabilities with Third Epson SurePress Digital Label Press Installation
Epson announced Leapin’ Lizards Labels, one of Colorado’s leading custom label providers, has installed a third Epson SurePress® L-4533AW to its fleet. The third digital label press delivers efficiencies in operation and expands its volume of label output for small batch producers across a range of industries, including health and beauty, food and beverage, cannabis, retail, nutraceuticals, and more.…
Read MoreDorner Affirms its Pledge for Continuous Improvement by Receiving ISO 9001:2015 Recertification
Dorner’s Hartland, Wisconsin facility has received recertification for compliance with the internationally recognized ISO 9001:2015 standard. Dorner originally applied for and received the certification in 2018 and passed surveillance audits the last two years. With this renewal, Dorner’s quality management system remains certified through 2024. ISO 9001:2015 is the latest quality management standard that helps…
Read MoreQuestions to Consider When Evaluating a New Vision Inspection Program
By Miles Kroner, Business Manager, Vision Inspection & Serialization at Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection In recent years, as ensuring food safety has grown in importance as a priority among consumers and regulators, food manufacturers and processors have been asked to conduct more inspections of their products and their packaging. As a result of this increased emphasis,…
Read MoreSnack Food Packaging in Four Easy Steps
When purchasing your next vertical form fill seal machine, consider format, changeover, speed and service. By Chris Higgins, regional sales manager for Matrix Packaging Machinery Selecting the right form fill seal machine for your snack packaging application is not a matter of luck. That’s true with any major purchase; you must research different machine styles,…
Read MoreMassive Lane Accumulation of 40+ Yards of Product
Multi-Conveyor recently built a series of mild steel constructed conveyors for varying height and width products that travel through dual belt merge, enclosed pneumatic diverts, massive lane accumulation, combiners, single file technology and more. A brief video on Multi-Conveyor’s website shows a small section of the line using demo product starting at the 2:1 dual…
Read MoreMonadnock Paper Mills Launches New Envi Performance Board Portfolio
Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the U.S., has launched its new Envi Performance Board portfolio, a comprehensive collection of sustainably advantaged packaging materials. Its wide range of source materials includes 100 percent post-consumer waste (PCW) recycled fibers, industrial hemp, reclaimed cotton, and recycled jute. Ideal end-use packaging applications include…
Read MoreBeckhoff Increases Visualization Capabilities With New Machine Vision-Specific Control Software
Expanding the toolbox of available HMI controls, Beckhoff has released the new TwinCAT HMI Control. In combination with the Beckhoff image processing software, TwinCAT Vision, the new control gives users the option of directly integrating image processing into the TwinCAT HMI operator interface. TwinCAT Vision can transmit live video and images from machine vision systems…
Read MoreInnovative Manufacturing Practices for an Environmentally Conscious World
Heather Pelletier, Director of Research and Development at Sappi North America While it may surprise some, the inherent sustainability of the paper and packaging manufacturing industry has led to some of the most innovative and environmentally conscious practices. As an industry dependent on natural resources, like trees and water, the importance of minimizing its environmental…
Read MoreAt PACK EXPO Las Vegas, WIPOTEC-OCS to Introduce Quality Control System Combining Precision Checkweighing with Dual Camera Inspection
WIPOTEC-OCS, a leading manufacturer and supplier of precision in-motion weighing and X-Ray scanning equipment, has introduced a quality control solution combining its sophisticated checkweighing technology with premium visual inspection. Providing two critical functions in one compact frame, the company’s HC-A-V Checkweigher is applicable for a broad array of consumer packaged goods, including food & beverage…
Read MoreOrbis Corporation Offers New Storage and Distribution Sleeve Pack For Primary Packaging Products
ORBIS® Corporation, an international leader in reusable packaging, adds a new pallet, top-cap and sleeve system to its suite of reusable plastic bulk solutions. The OpteBulk™ sleeve pack is designed to help efficiently store and distribute primary packaging products, including bottle preforms, caps and closures. Ideal for both manual and automated environments, the OpteBulk system offers…
Read MoreNew Sinamics G115D Distributed Drive System Specifically Designed For Conveyor Applications
With its new Sinamics G115D, Siemens is introducing a new, compact and powerful drive system specifically designed for horizontal conveyor applications. The drive system comprises the motor, drive and gearbox in one unit and is offered in two versions — wall-mounted and motor-mounted. The Sinamics G115D drive system is characterized by a robust design with…
Read MoreHoffmann Neopac Makes Massive Green Energy Investment at Switzerland Packaging Plants
Hoffmann Neopac, a global provider of high-quality packaging for a broad array of industries and applications, has installed one of the largest solar power systems in Switzerland. The extensive green energy initiative, which costs more than 2 million Swiss Francs ($2.2 million), will make Hoffmann Neopac fully electricity sustainable at each of its two manufacturing…
Read MoreSolenis Launches New Resource Site for Eco-Friendly Food and Beverage Paper Packaging Solutions
Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, has launched a new online hub to help consumer brand owners and packaging converters with sustainable formulations for fast-food packaging, corrugated board, single-use cups and other food and beverage packaging elements. As demand for sustainable solutions grows, converters and brand owners are increasingly challenged to find functional…
Read MoreBeer Institute, American Beverage, National Marine Manufacturers and Flexible Packaging Association Praise Reintroduction of Aluminum Pricing Examination Act
Transparency in aluminum pricing would bring stability for American job creators Trade associations representing some of America’s top industries and employers today praised Representatives Al Lawson (FL-05) and Ken Buck (CO-04) for reintroducing the Aluminum Pricing Examination (APEX) Act (H.R. 2698), bipartisan legislation that would bring transparency to aluminum pricing and provide stability for American…
Read MoreThree Ways that Investing in E-Commerce-Ready Packaging Pays Off
Expectations of Todays Digital Consumer are Changing – Is Your Packaging Ready? The popularity of e-commerce was already accelerating pre-COVID, but with more consumers shopping online because of the pandemic, its growth has taken off at a rapid pace. So rapid, in fact, that recent analysis from McKinsey & Company showed 10 years’ worth of…
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