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Sustainable Packaging

Colgate-Palmolive’s Sustainability Plan Spans Packaging Lifecycle

Cecilia Coates, Sustainability & Digital Transformation, Colgate-Palmolive, detailed her company’s plan for a 90% reduction in emissions by 2040 at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023. Packaging World was there to learn more.

October 5, 2023

PCR and Bio-based Closures for Circular Flexible Packaging

Partnership previews upcoming sustainable packaging to enable circular economy at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023.

October 5, 2023

New PCR Child Guard closure and bio-based closure to enable circular economy.

Sustainable Packaging

ALDI to Reduce Plastic Waste by 25 Percent

In the last four years, ALDI has reported a 12.2 percent reduction in plastic waste, equivalent to 5,500 tons of plastic removed from circulation.

October 5, 2023

Since 2019, Aldi has reported a 12.2 percent reduction in plastic waste.

Sustainable Packaging

Recycled Bottles Not the Answer for LEGOs

A LEGO spokesperson explained that after over three years of testing, recycled PET was not the toymaker's solution for reducing carbon emissions.

October 5, 2023

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Continuous Inkjet Printers

Videojet Technologies Inc.

Videojet Technologies introduces the Videojet 1880 +, 1880 UHS, and 1880 HR CIJ printers designed for high-speed performance and advanced digital connectivity while printing codes, dates, and other variable data on products and packaging

October 5, 2023

Videojet Cij Printers

Secondary Packaging

Robotics Brings Big Benefits to Bakery

Two identical monoblock cartoning/case packing systems produce a number of secondary and tertiary packaging formats, while robotic palletizing brings the automated line to a close.

October 4, 2023

For twin-pack cartons, the delta style robot picks bagged pans from the conveyor belt in the foreground, rotates them so that the ponytail is in the 12 o’clock position, and places them into a carton that is erected from a flat blank upstream.

Compostable Packaging: ‘A Solution, Not Every Solution’

At Clemson University’s FRESH 2023 conference, predictions of compostable packaging becoming the leading material over the next decade are tempered with a discussion of the obstacles to its widespread use.

October 4, 2023

Tellus Products Compostable Packaging

PouchMark

October 4, 2023

Flexible packaging

ProMach Acquires Lofton Label & Packaging

ProMach acquired Lofton Label & Packaging, a manufacturer of labels and printed flexible packaging materials. The addition of Lofton expands ProMach’s labeling and coding capabilities across North America.

October 4, 2023

Converting equipment

Adler Industrial Solutions Establishes New Subsidiary

Adler Industrial Solutions

Adler Industrial Solutions announce the establishment of its machining subsidiary, Adler Precision Components.

October 4, 2023

SOMIC Packaging Showcases Next-Gen Casepacker at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023

The SOMIC Packaging 434 casepacker features larger doors for easy operator access and automated changeovers with the help of stepper motors.

October 4, 2023

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BluePrint Automation Announces New CEO, Reaffirms Core Values

BluePrint Automation (BPA)

After more than three decades at BPA, including 23 years as CEO and 8 years as president of the U.S. division, Martin Prakken is stepping down as CEO, and effective October 2, Gijsbert Dezaire will assume the role of CEO .

October 4, 2023

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Digital Transformation

Specright, Trustwell Announce Partnership Enabling End-to-End Digitization for Food Nutritional Labeling

One-touch integration makes it seamless for food companies to manage ingredients, streamline formulations, and generate nutritional labels, increasing label accuracy and regulatory compliance.

October 4, 2023

Scanware Electronic Showcases New Vision Inspection System

At PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023, Scanware displayed its new vision inspection system with customizable mounting for retrofit and new machines.

October 4, 2023

The system has a customized mounting setup to be placed above vibratory rails or tracks and can be trained to recognize good product visual cues of the recipes created and added to the system’s repertoire.

Sustainable Packaging

Exploring the Sustainability of Glass Packaging

Discover the process of glass production, its qualities, and its environmental implications. We also explore the recyclability of glass, weigh its pros and cons, and examine the latest innovations in glass packaging.

October 4, 2023

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PulPac Appoints Nathalie Bödtker-Lund Head of Impact and Sustainability

In her new role, Bödtker-Lund will lead PulPac's strategic initiatives to enhance the company's commitment to sustainability further and drive positive impact across the industry.

October 4, 2023

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Sustainable Packaging

Shrimp-shell Based Bio-materials on the Horizon

A California-based company is making packaging material from discarded shrimp shells.

October 4, 2023

Chitin, a material found in shrimp shells, is biodegradable, easily compostable, and degrades quickly in a landfill.

Continuous Sterilizer Runs Wide Range of Primary Packaging

Surdry introduces its new continuous sterilizer to the North American market at PACK EXPO Las Vegas with the flexibility to run various product packaging with minimal changeover time.

October 3, 2023

The continuous sterilizer is an inline solution meant to ensure better quality with its capacity to sterilize over 800 pouches per minute, or half a ton of product every five minutes.