Packaging Technology Thought Leadership

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Packaging Technology Today Thought Leadership Interview: Mettler-Toledo

Jordan Davis, a metal detection product line manager at Mettler-Toledo, discusses how metal detectors protect consumers, enhance brand reputations and maximize productivity.

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PACK EXPO International 2024 Offers Robust Sustainability Education Programs

Companies like Dow, Amazon, Clorox, Nestle, Dr. Bronner’s, WestRock, and Conagra will share best practices at the new Sustainability Central exhibit.


Peak Technologies Introduces Supply Chain AI and Image Recognition Analytics Platform for High-Volume Logistics

Peak Analytics, a no-code, plug-and-play system that enables complete supply chain visibility across the entire distribution lifecycle, will be demonstrated at ProMat 2023.

New Recycling Kiosk at ShopRite Lets Customers Recycle Flexible-Film Plastic Packaging for Pet Food, Snacks, Garden Products and More

ShopRite and TerraCycle are piloting a  recycling program for flexible-film plastic packaging at five ShopRite stores in New Jersey. 

Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland Launches “TapeScape: International Tape Station” with Shurtape Technologies

Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland recently launched its newest exhibit,  TapeScape: International Tape Station. 


Moonshot Founder Matt Scarlett Launches Twyst in Partnership with ErthCycle, Pioneering Sustainable Innovation in Functional Beverages

With around 15 years of experience within the beverage industry, including the creation of the successful Bread & Butter Wines, Moonshot Wine Company founder Matt Scarlett is set to revolutionize the market once again.

Featured in the July Issue of Packaging Technology Today

Check out the latest digital edition of Packaging Technology Today: the most comprehensive packaging publication produced. Read it here.

Unwrapping a Safe Food Supply Chain

Safe food delivery hinges on agility and resilience.

A Heat-seeking Solution for Food Safety

Preparing for the Food Safety Modernization Act.

Four Packaging Design Strategies for the Digital Shelf

Online grocery shoppers are influencing packaging design.

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Food Manufacturing Safer Amid Key Processing Equipment Advancements

Auto-Pulse Bag Dump Station innovations boost food processing safety, cleanliness and efficiency.

Cannabis Packaging Addresses Market Trends

Many forces are driving growth in the cannabis industry: legalization in more areas of the world, interest in edibles/drinkables and medicinal benefits, and introduction of innovative products.

Countdown to Conveyor Launch for Food Packaging

How to start up on time with confidence.

New & Featured Products

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The Adjustable Height Conveyor 

Well, this is something you just don’t see every day. Multi-Conveyor recently built a genuine conveyor concept to elevate or lower the “common top of case flap” reference point for empty erected cases feeding into one stationary height case packer. See how they’re changing the game: Watch Video.

KHK USA Inc. Announces Extensive Line of Metric Internal Ring Gears

KHK USA Inc., a factory-owned distributor of the market leading KHK® brand of metric gears, announced an extensive line of metric internal ring gears. KHK’s large selection of internal ring gears are designed for use in planetary gear trains and are suitable wherever high-speed reduction is required. Learn more.

Epson Introduces Next Generation ColorWorks On-Demand Label Printer for Demanding, High-Volume Environments

New ColorWorks CW-C8000 high-speed, 4-inch label  printer delivers fast, high-quality color labels.

Sustainability Forum

Experts share information about sustainable packaging solutions here.


Life Sciences Industry Strives to Become More Sustainable

Environmental responsibility is now a business imperative.


A Packaging Perspective: Why Biodegradable Packaging?

Packaging is essential to keep our food and other goods safe from contamination and damage while in transit, and plastic is very often the best material for the job — and with the best life cycle assessments (LCA).


Consumers Want to Go Green, But High Costs and Quality Issues Stand in the Way According to New ALPLA Survey

Survey reveals consumer willingness and barriers to adopt reusable products, highlighting market opportunities.

Upcoming Events

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September 10-12: LABELEXPO Americas 2024 in Chicago

Join package printing experts at LABELEXPO Americas to see the latest advancements in flexible packaging, automation, RFID technology and sustainability.


September 17-19: FlexForward Conference in Charlotte

Flexible Packaging Association (FPA)’s FlexForward Conference will focus on sustainability.

November 3-6: PACK EXPO International in Chicago

PACK EXPO is the largest and most comprehensive packaging and processing show worldwide in 2024.

Buyer's Guide Highlights 

The 2024 Buyers' Guide is a comprehensive resource listing leading suppliers for packaging materials, equipment, supplies and services. Find leading suppliers for packaging materials, equipment and services online and in print. Interested in learning more or listing your company? Contact Liz Bailey at lizb@rdgmedia.net.

Bakery Machinery and Engineering offers a wide variety of industrial bakery machinery to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. Their team of experts is highly trained to provide personalized advice to each customer. Bakery Machinery and Engineering takes the time to listen to their needs and goals so that the company can offer them the machinery that best suits their needs and budget.

Bomac Carts is a US manufacturer of quality material handling carts used in many different industries across the United States. The company has evolved to meet the needs of the Recycling, Warehousing and Distribution, Janitorial, Retail, Grocery and Postal Markets.

With a manufacturing facility and company HQ based in Monaghan, Ireland, Combilift exports its ever-growing range of handling solutions to over 85 countries. Established in 1998, Combilift offers the most extensive range of multidirectional and specialist customized handling solutions on offer from any one single manufacture and is now acknowledged as the global leader in the supply of innovative and award winning solutions for handling long and bulky loads, oversized products as well as palletized goods.

Nobelus distributes a variety of specialty laminates and films along with the highest quality thermal laminating systems in the market. We provide industry-leading service and support to a wide range of clients across the print and packaging industry. Our finishes range from economical gloss and matte to soft-touch, rough-touch, scratch-resistant, and eco-friendly options.

Matthews Marking Systems, a global leader in providing top-notch marking machinery solutions for a wide range of product identification, branding, and traceability needs. Our customers trust us to help them achieve increased productivity and efficiency while driving bottom line improvement with reliable inkjet marking systems, inks and print and apply labelers for any application.

Dispense Works is a full-service manufacturer specializing in robotic capping, filling, dispensing, and assembly automation. We provide high-quality filling and capping machines for the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and general manufacturing industries. Our team designs, builds, and supports customized solutions for filling and capping needs, from unscrambling caps and bottles to the final stages of filling and capping.

Since 1973, Do-It Corporation has been designing and making hang tabs for the packaging and merchandising display industries.  Do-It also manufacturers merchandising display strips, printed hang tabs, carry handles, on-product instantly redeemable coupons (IRCs), shelf wobblers, and promotional bottle neck tabs.  All Do-It products are designed to get your products noticed in the retail environment and increase sales.

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