Archive for 2021
Berlin Packaging Welcomes Balaji Jayaseelan as Vice President of Sustainability
Berlin Packaging is pleased to announce that Balaji Jayaseelan has joined the company as vice president of sustainability. In this newly-created role, Jayaseelan will be responsible for refining and executing the company’s sustainability strategy. In addition, Jayaseelan will work across the Berlin enterprise to fortify its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework and ensure alignment…
Read MoreOrion’s New RTC Rotary Tower Automatic Provides a Compact and Expandable Automatic Wrapping Solution
Orion Packaging Systems, a division of ProMach, responded to industry demands by creating a space-saving rotary automatic wrapper that easily integrates with new or existing conveyance. Orion’s Rotary Tower Automatic (RTC) Stretch Wrapper with Conveyance is the ideal solution for easy integration with 18-inch pass-height conveyors due to its compact size, affordability, and the option…
Read MoreCreate Zones for Better Control in Accumulation and Assembly Applications with Dorner’s ERT250 Conveyor
As automation becomes more integrated into medium- and heavy-load accumulation and assembly applications, the need for conveyors with zoning capabilities increases. Dorner’s Edge Roller Technology (ERT®250) precision edge roller pallet and tray handling conveyors are engineered specifically to handle zone functionality. Creating zones along a conveyor is an important feature for applications where product accumulates before…
Read MoreBlueprint Automation, (BPA) Acquires Jongerius Hanco B.V. in Amersfoort, The Netherlands
On June 25, Jongerius Hanco B.V., located in Amersfoort, The Netherlands, was acquired by the BluePrint Automation (BPA) Group. “Both companies are very excited about this acquisition. The Jongerius Hanco product portfolio is an extension of the BPA product range especially in the snack food market and in particular for variety multi-packs in plastic PE-bags.…
Read MoreAptar Food + Beverage Partners With REBO For Launch of Smart Reusable WaterBottle
Aptar Food + Beverage, a global leader in innovative dispensing solutions for more than 25 years, announces its partnership with REBO to offer a reusable water bottle that uses technology to help people stay hydrated, while helping to collect tossed away plastic bottles that end up in the environment. Aptar has reportedly committed to increase the amount…
Read MoreEmbamat is First to Install Kongsberg C66 with Feeder and Stacker
One of Spain’s leading industrial packaging manufacturers has become the first in the world to install the state-of-the-art Kongsberg C66 with the Kongsberg Feeder & Stacker, automating the manufacture of its protective foams and packaging. Embamat has installed the largest in the Kongsberg C series of digital finishing tables, complete with the Kongsberg Automate board feeder…
Read MoreBalancing Safety and Sustainability: Flexible Packaging in a COVID-19 World
By Todd Meussling, Senior Manager Market Development at Fresh-Lock® At the beginning of 2020, plastics were at the center of the sustainability conversation, facing frequent challenges of the role plastics have in packaging. However, as COVID-19 took hold across the U.S., heightened awareness of safety brought to light the necessity of plastic packaging. As we…
Read MoreTaking the Next Step in Packaging Automation: Overcoming the Challenges to Automate Manufacturing
Working with an expert packaging device fabricator and integrator that is flexible enough to customize can help meet requirements while expediting completion By Del Williams, Contributing Writer For packaging device manufacturers, the continual need to increase production speed and efficiency while reducing labor has spurred a shift toward implementing automated systems. However, off-the-shelf equipment will…
Read MoreHexcelPack Develops Protective Paper-Based Wrapping System for Cost-Effective & Sustainable Product Shipping
HexcelPack, a developer of eco-friendly, paper-based protective cushioning solutions to replace bubble wrap and other plastic or foam-based materials, has developed a cost-effective and sustainable wrapping system for a wide array of product shipping needs. Now used by the U.S.’s top three retailers, the company’s HexcelWrap™ cushioning paper delivers unsurpassed product protection and packing simplicity…
Read MoreLabatt USA Transitions to More Sustainable Packaging With Ring Carriers Made of Recycled Content
Labatt Blue and Labatt Blue Light recently rolled out new recycled and photodegradable green plastic carrier rings – Hi-Cone RingCycles™. They replace the plastic rings found on its six packs, which are imported from Canada. Starting immediately, Labatt Blue and Blue Light 16-ounce six-packs will contain the eco-friendly carriers and will be available throughout all…
Read MoreNestlé Unveils Perrier Water Bottles Created by Ground-Breaking Recycling Technology
Nestlé has unveiled prototypes for its Perrier® water bottles based on a novel recycling technology. The bottles were produced as part of the Carbios global consortium to support the industrialization of an innovative technology that allows plastic to be endlessly recycled while maintaining properties that are virtually equivalent to virgin plastics. The consortium members include L’Oréal, Suntory…
Read MoreThe Paper People Announces Certification
Elcho, Wisconsin based The Paper People LLC, announced that the company has received its official “certified recyclable” certificate from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. The company’s new FDA approved heat sealable paper packaging uses its patent pending PaperLock™ sealing technology. PaperLock reportedly enables the user to heat seal paper bags on existing packaging machines without…
Read MoreEfficient Labelling Solution for Egg Packs
Thanks to the use of full wrap labels, MULTIVAC is redefining the packaging of fresh eggs in boxes or plastic trays. MULTIVAC’s L 310 full wrap labeller not only makes egg packs highly attractive, but it also closes the packs with a secure seal. Thanks to its L 310 conveyor belt labeller, MULTIVAC can now…
Read MorePackaging Gateway Excellence 2021 Awards Entries Are Open
The Packaging Gateway Excellence Awards will celebrate the greatest achievements and innovations in the industry over the past 12 months and Packaging Gateway is inviting all relevant companies to submit their work for consideration. There are a range of awards, ranging from Most Impactful Deal of the Year to Young Gun of the Year. In addition, there…
Read MoreCannabis Packaging Turns Sustainable
By Cherlene Erauda, Marketing Coordinator, Calyx Containers 2021 will be a groundbreaking year in U.S. cannabis legalization, with key states such as New Jersey, New York, New Mexico, and Virginia ratifying adult-use and decriminalized possession. As the industry scales, it is now more important than ever to address the imminent environmental concerns associated with increased,…
Read MoreGain More Layout Flexibility with the New Tight Turning Radius Option for Dorner’s FlexMove Helix Conveyors
Dorner’s FlexMove® Helix Conveyors have always been known for tight turns and a small footprint. Now, those turns have gotten even tighter. The new tight turning radius option on FlexMove Helix Conveyors allows for compact turns with a diameter of spiral measuring 1,000 millimeters (39.4 inches) at centerline. The advantage this new tight turning radius option brings to…
Read MoreBW Flexible Systems to Open Technical Centre of Excellence to Better Serve EMEA
BW Flexible Systems, a Barry-Wehmiller Packaging Systems company, will be opening a new Technical Centre of Excellence in Nottingham by the end of June as part of its expansion plans to better serve customers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The new center, along with existing engineering and manufacturing centers in Italy and the…
Read MoreThat’s a Wrap! Mondi’s New Advantage StretchWrap Paper Offers a More Sustainable Choice for Pallet Wrapping
Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, collaborated with the Italian machine producer ACMI to create a new wrapping system for pallets that uses paper instead of plastic. By transforming the way pallets are wrapped, Advantage StretchWrap reduces the supply chain’s reliance on plastic, moving to a renewable and fully recyclable material. Advantage StretchWrap…
Read MoreSip into Summer with American Vintners’ New Seasonal Wine Collection
American Vintners was born out of a passion for wine, a commitment to quality and an innovative spirit. The company’s portfolio of high-quality, award-winning brands includes everything from mouthwatering Moscatos to bold bourbon-barrel reds. There’s something for everyone and every occasion. And its one-of-a-kind seasonal collections make it easier than ever to celebrate anytime, anywhere…
Read MoreMondi and Hazeleger Kaas Launch Recyclable Cheese Packaging for Dutch Market
Leading global packaging and paper group Mondi, along with cheese packaging company Hazeleger Kaas and brand owner Westland Kaas, worked together to package the well-known Dutch Maaslander brand in EnvelopeForm, a new fully recyclable polypropylene (PP) mono-material packaging solution. Most sliced cheese in the Netherlands is still packaged in mixed material film, which is difficult…
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