Archive for 2021
Twin Rivers Addresses Food Safety Concerns with Expanded EcoBarrier PFAS-Free Packaging Paper Offering
As the market looks for fluorochemical-free (FC-free) papers, Twin Rivers Paper Company has invested in its PFAS-free (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances-free) grease-resistant food packaging brand, EcoBarrier. The company worked closely with the largest fast-food, quick-serve, and fast-casual restaurants to engineer a food-safe non-fluorinated product. “By the end of 2023, most major North American chemical companies…
Read MoreFlexible Production: Meeting the Growing Demands of the Biotechnology Sector
Biotech pioneer Bavarian Nordic relies on new isolator filling line from Syntegon Technology By Matthias Angelmaier, Product Manager Barrier Systems at Syntegon Technology. Vaccines for human viral diseases are among the most successful inventions in medical history: smallpox was declared extinguished in 1980, and poliomyelitis is nearing global eradication. New vaccines employing biotech innovations are…
Read MorePneumatic Scale Angelus Breaks Out the Bubbly With Its CB50C System
To help craft beverage producers meet the growing demand for hard seltzers, ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, sparkling wines and higher-carbonation beers, Pneumatic Scale Angelus (PSA), a Barry-Wehmiller Packaging Systems company with nearly 130 years of canning experience, has introduced the CB50C counter-pressure integrated canning line. Employing six individual filling heads and a single-head seamer, the CB50C…
Read MoreGraphic Packaging International Adds Innovative Paperboard Punnet to Sustainable Producepack Portfolio
Fiber-based packaging leader Graphic Packaging International (‘Graphic Packaging’) announced the launch of its ProducePack™ Punnet, an innovative paperboard alternative to plastic punnet trays for fresh fruit and vegetables. This new product, available for all commonly used punnet sizes, is fully recyclable and reduces plastic by up to 100 percent, depending on application. Designed with optimum operational…
Read MoreCMG Plastics Expands High-Speed in-Mold Labeling Resources
CMG Plastics announced the expansion of its in-mold labeling (IML) capabilities in response to growing customer demand. The company, which currently operates twelve IML systems across two manufacturing facilities, has added a new, high-speed Ilsemann Automation In-Mold Labeling System. The newest IML line is the fourth to be installed at the company’s NJ-based facility. One…
Read MoreGain Unlimited Configurations for Added Flexibility with the New FlexMove Helical Plain Bend Conveyors from Dorner
For those applications that require the ultimate in conveyor flexibility, but with a small footprint to save valuable floor space, Dorner’s FlexMove Helical Plain Bend Conveyors are the solution. FlexMove Helical Plain Bend Conveyors reportedly provide customers with unlimited configurations, including flat to flat; flat to incline or incline to flat; or incline to incline.…
Read MoreMore Safety in Harsh Environments
Leuze, a high-tech company and pioneer in the field of optical sensors, announced it has added to its product range. The LBK safety radar system is a new, innovative sensor system that implements 3D safety technology. The manufacturer of the new 3D safety system is the Italy based company Inxpect S.p.A. The LBK safeguards danger…
Read MoreAutomated Mailing Services installs Rollem’s Mailstream Solution to Streamline Direct Mail Finishing
For over 30 years AMS Print & Mail Specialists, located in Blaine, WA has been providing digital printing and expertise in mail creation and injection to large and small organizations all over. Producing thousands of pieces of printed material each day, from brochures to booklets, mailing to posters, variable data for all forms of document,…
Read Morerobominds Calls Piab’s New MX Suction Cup the “Super Cup”
According to robominds, the latest vacuum technology product from Piab has earned the nickname “Super Cup” because it simply lifts anything – regardless of the material, geometry, or surface structure. “It exceeded all of our expectations. That is why the MX suction cup has been nicknamed ‘Super Cup’ by us. It’s just great because it…
Read MoreCor-Pak Stretch Hoods Powered by Nano VpCI Available from EcoCortec Plant
Stretch hoods are among the fastest growing packaging techniques for shipment of palletized goods. In recognition of this trend, Croatian bioplastics plant EcoCortec® has designed specialty plastomer material solutions to further revolutionize the stretch hood packaging market. Cor-Pak® Stretch Hoods powered by Nano VpCI® are the ultimate high-performance stretch hood films for corrosion protection of…
Read MoreDo You Make Innovative Machinery – 2021 Innovator of the Year
AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, Board Converting News (BCN), and Corrugated Today invite AICC Associate Members to submit their innovative machinery for the 2021 Innovator of the Year Competition (IOY). Held in conjunction with the AICC/ TAPPI 2021 SuperCorrExpo, August 8-12, at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL, the competition this year will be…
Read MoreEpson SurePress Digital Label Press Reaches Milestone
Epson announced a single SurePress® L-6534VW has produced the following commercial print volumes in an installation – 1.99 million square feet in one month, 5.5 million square feet in one quarter and 13.8 million square feet over a period of nine months since installation. Epson was able to track this data with its Epson Remote Management…
Read MoreHERMA US Introduces Continuous Labeling Capabilities for Premium Pharma
HERMA US Inc., the subsidiary of HERMA GmbH – a Germany-based provider of labeling machinery and self-adhesive labels and materials to the global packaging marketplace – has introduced continuous labeling capabilities for its 132M HC Wrap-around Labeler. Adding speed without sacrificing accuracy, the offering comes amid the dramatic push to produce billions of doses of…
Read MoreMaking a Difference – Brenton and Orion Ramp up Production to Support Operation Warp Speed Initiatives
As companies in the supply chain for COVID-19 vaccine distribution began ramping up activities last summer, Brenton and Orion were there for customers by expediting the design and building of end-of-line packaging and stretch-wrapping systems as part of Operation Warp Speed. A public-private partnership initiated by the U.S. government, Operation Warp Speed (OWS) is a nationwide…
Read MoreAccelerating Sustainability With Flexible Packaging Automation
By: Frank Jeurissen at Mpac Lambert Plastic packaging is ubiquitous in our daily lives. It plays an important role in protecting food as it moves through the economy. It has a role in reducing food waste and its climate impact. Over the past decade, the global packaging industry has enjoyed strong growth, driven by shifts in…
Read MoreThe Highlights of the Beer Industry
Contributed by Sidel As November in the beverage industry goes under a beer sign, Olivier Goffin, Vice President Global Category Beer, Wine and Spirits at Sidel, is sharing insights about what drives the beer market nowadays and how the equipment providers like Sidel are working to mirror the market trends. The status quo: beer industry…
Read MoreCreating New, Lightweight Solutions for Olive Oil
Converting its traditional extra virgin olive oil bottle from glass to plastic allows Morixe Hnos to export its oil across Brazil to meet growing demand. The lightweight polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle, custom designed by Amcor, replicates the touch and feel of the incumbent glass container while reducing the overall costs associated with exports. In addition…
Read MorePLASTICS Publishes Highly-Anticipated Guidance for Food Packaging
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced industry guidance to ensure recycled plastic packaging meets and exceeds compliance requirements to several U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations related to food-contact materials (FCM). The guidance document was developed over an extensive two-year process that combined association member companies’ unique industry insight with PLASTICS’ regulatory expertise. “As recyclers know, federal requirements…
Read MoreAutomating Packaging Artwork for Increased Speed to Market
By Josh Roffman, Loftware VP Product Management Time to market is more important than ever. For example, a retail product that arrives to market six months late can see a significant drop in profit over its lifecycle, even if it arrives on-budget. With that said, Artwork Management is currently one of the largest bottlenecks in…
Read MoreSGS Leads the Way with New Comprehensive Testing Protocol for Footwear Packaging
SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has launched new comprehensive testing protocol for footwear packaging – a first for the footwear industry. The innovative testing protocol is reportedly designed to support brand owners and retailers, including e-commerce, to have confidence that their packaging will perform well, meet environmental and sustainability standards…
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