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New Research: 8 out of 10 Packaging Professionals are Unconvinced by Supply Chain Sustainability

June 6, 2023

Eight out of ten packaging professionals (83%) think their business’s supply chain is either not as sustainable as it could be or not sustainable at all, according to a survey of senior industry leaders carried out at the SPC Impact 2023 conference in Texas. The poll of experts from a range of global brands, conducted…

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Helping Vets and First Responders Combat PTSD One Crate at a Time

June 6, 2023

Last month, patriotic corrugated crate manufacturer Packaging And Crating Technologies, LLC (PACT) developed a national fundraising opportunity for the Tunnel to Towers (T2T) Foundation in honor of National Military Appreciation Month.  The charitable program, which directly benefits American military veterans and first responders, especially those involved with the 9/11 NYC tragedy, has been such a success that CT-based…

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IMA ILAPAK Announces Exclusive North American Sales and Marketing Agreement with ALLIEDFLEX

June 5, 2023

IMA ILAPAK announced that they have partnered with ALLIEDFLEX Technologies, Inc. as their exclusive North American partner to handle the sales and marketing of their complete IMA ILAPAK LUX series Standup Pouch Packaging Machinery Program.IMA ILAPAK is a well-established respected brand in North America through its installed base of flexible packaging machinery solutions operating at major food, beverage,…

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Walmart Doubles Down on Plastic Waste Reduction

June 2, 2023

Walmart takes steps to reduce packaging associated with online orders. Walmart is adopting measures designed to reduce the amount of packaging waste associated with online orders. This includes moving from plastic to recyclable paper mailers, right-sizing cardboard box packaging, giving customers the option to consolidate shipping on e-commerce orders, opting out of single-use plastic bags…

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Register for June 8 LinkedIn Live Q&A: Thriving in an Uncertain Logistics Future with ABB Robotics

June 1, 2023

ABB Robotics is celebrating the opening of its new robotics consumer packaging and logistics headquarters in Alpharetta, Ga., and will host a virtual LinkedIn Live, panel discussion entitled “Thriving in an Uncertain Logistics Future,” on June 8 from 11 a.m. to noon EDT. The panel will address the issues of labor and inflation headwinds, as…

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Leverwood Knife Works Announces $3 Million Plant Expansion, Doubles Capacity

June 1, 2023

With a new facility size of 24,000 square feet, the company is bringing in new machinery, including a CNC grinding center, a CNC machining center, and other additional equipment. Leverwood Knife Works, part of the EDGE Industrial Technologies group, has invested over $3 million into an expansion that features both increased space and new machinery…

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ACT Commodities Group Offers New Approach for Funding the Recycled Plastic Market Expansion

May 31, 2023

By selling Attributes of Recycled Content (ARC) Certificates to Veritiv, ACT Commodities Group has provided recyclers with a new revenue stream to expand processing capacity in North America. ACT, the leading global provider of market-based sustainability solutions, has helped design and develop the first plastic recycling project that generates Attributes of Recycled Content (ARC) certificates…

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New E-Commerce Software Aims to Disrupt the Packaging Industry

May 31, 2023

Trinity Packaging Supply (Trinity) launched its new e-commerce website, powered by SupplyStream, which aggregates hundreds of supplier catalogs into one main storefront. This online storefront offers packaging’s largest catalog of 80,000+ custom and stock products with next-day delivery and low pricing. Just as Airbnb and Uber changed the hospitality and transportation industries, this first-of-its-kind software is…

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Loftware NiceLabel Cloud Designer Enables Small Businesses to Design, Store, and Print Labels in Minutes

May 30, 2023

Secure cloud-based solution makes designing and printing professional labels easier, faster, and more efficient Loftware, a global leader in enterprise labeling and artwork management solutions, announced the general availability of Loftware NiceLabel Cloud Designer. This new release offers small businesses an easy-to-use and secure cloud-based solution that allows them to design, store, and print professional labels in…

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Brenton Appoints Nick Szczechowski as New Regional Sales Manager

May 30, 2023

Nick Szczechowski has been appointed as Regional Sales Manager covering the Midwest for Brenton. In his role, Szczechowski will be working with distributors, integrators, OEMs, and end-user customers to grow the company’s end-of-line packaging systems. Brenton is a global leader in designing and manufacturing integrated end-of-line case packaging systems and machines, specializing in case packing…

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METTLER TOLEDO to Host a Live Webinar: Hygienic Principles in the Food Industry

May 30, 2023

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection will host a live webinar – Hygienic Principles in the Food Industry – on June 20, 2023 at 2:00pm ET. Food contamination with microbiological contamination can have disastrous consequences for consumers. Harsh cleaning regimens are often standard in food production environments to minimize the risk of bacterial infection. This webinar will outline how…

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Matrix and ProMach Bring Efficient Packaging Solutions to Booth 2203 at Expo Pack Guadalajara in Mexico

May 25, 2023

Be sure to catch Matrix Packaging Machinery at Expo Pack Guadalajara to see why its proven packaging solutions are right for your next application! Matrix, a ProMach brand, will be exhibiting its new MVI-280E vertical form fill seal machine, and the Pacraft TT-8D-N pre-made pouch filler/Sealer in booth 2203 during Expo Pack Guadalajara, June 13-15, 2023, in…

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Stella Mccartney Beauty Teams Up With Chemical Industry to Create Refill Containers Made From Renewable Polymers

May 23, 2023

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has joined forces with Stella McCartney Beauty and three renowned French plastic converters (Texen, Leygatech and STTP Emballage) to create a set of innovative new skin and eye care refill containers produced with certified renewable polymers from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio. The containers, which have already been introduced…

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PBC Linear Announces Universal Robots+ Partner Certification for Its Applied Cobotics Cobot Feeder

May 22, 2023

PBC Linear (Pacific Bearing Company), a global leader in linear motion solutions, is pleased to announce that its Applied Cobotics Cobot Feeder, a CNC machine feeding application kit which delivers and stages parts to be placed into a machining process, has received Universal Robots+ (UR+) partner certification from Universal Robots (UR). PBC Linear’s Applied Cobotics Cobot Feeder includes a base storage…

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Bottle Switch Provides Smart Technology on Blowers for Ultra Efficient Changeovers and Optimum Production Performance

May 18, 2023

With a focus on maximizing production uptime and efficiency for the packaging industry, Sidel has leveraged the latest in automation technology to develop Bottle Switch- an innovative changeover solution. Bottle Switch solutions have been designed for the Sidel EvoBLOW range and can specifically be applied to gravimetric preform feeders, ovens and blowing wheels to support a quick…

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Dulce Vida Tequila Launches Introduces Sustainable Packaging

May 18, 2023

Summer-ready margaritas and paloma cocktails made with real fruit are now available in portable and sustainable cartons. Dulce Vida Tequila launched three new ready-to-drink cocktails in Tetra Brik® Aseptic 1000 Square cartons. Offering sustainability benefits at each stage of its life cycle, Tetra Pak® cartons are made primarily from paperboard, a renewable, plant-based material, and are recyclable, making them a…

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Industrial Physics Announces Acquisition by KKR

May 17, 2023

Industrial Physics, the leading packaging, product, and material test and inspection provider announced its acquisition by investment funds managed by KKR from Union Park Capital (UPC). With over 100 years of experience in the industry, Industrial Physics is a globally recognized specialist in testing and inspection equipment for manufacturers, production lines, and laboratories. With extensive…

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See How Dorner Can Expand Your Automation-Focused Conveyor Applications at Automate 2023 in Detroit

May 15, 2023

Dorner is displaying four of its major automated assembly conveyor platforms – the FlexMove Pallet System, Edge Roller Technology ERT®250 & ERT®150, and its Universal Robot Pallet Loop – in booth 2435 at Automate 2023, May 22-25, at the Huntington Place Convention Center in Detroit. Leading off the show is Dorner’s FlexMove Pallet System, a…

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FPA Announces 2023 Board of Directors

May 13, 2023

The Board assumed directorship on March 29, 2023 The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the election of its 2023 Board of Directors. William Jackson, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer, Amcor Flexibles, is the new Chair of the FPA Board of Directors.…

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Universal Robots (UR) Debuts the World’s First Cobot Spot Welder and New Cobot-Powered Palletizing and Machine Tending Cells at Automate 2023

May 13, 2023

The cobot pioneer will also celebrate its second representative to receive the Engelberger Robotics Award, the ‘Nobel Prize of Robotics,’ as Global Technical Compliance Officer Roberta Nelson Shea joins the company’s co-founder for this prestigious recognition Universal Robots (UR) is not only the most widely used collaborative robot arm in the manufacturing industry, the UR cobots…

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