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New Compact Floor Level Palletizer at PACK EXPO

The FLD2500 Floor Level infeed conventional palletizer runs faster at a smaller footprint.

October 6, 2023

This new machine strikes the perfect balance, being 40% smaller than its predecessor, the FL 3000, measuring at 13 feet eight inches long by seven feet wide.

Dan Schmidt Appointed Vice President and General Manager for ESS Technologies

ESS Technologies, Inc.

In his new role, Schmidt will lead the overall operations of ESS Technologies, a Pacteon Co., with a focus on delivering to the Pacteon Promise to Make it Right.

October 6, 2023

UN-Rated Tight-Head Container Made With 100% PCR

At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Mauser Packaging Solutions showed off its tight-head container made with 100% post-consumer resin.

October 5, 2023

Mauser's UN-rated tight-head container (center), on display at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, is made with 100% post-consumer resin.

Linerless Print & Apply Labelers Reduce Waste, Downtime

Collamat’s Linerfree thermal print-and-apply printers accommodate linerless labels and can customize label lengths with label cutting on-the-fly.

October 5, 2023

Collamat Linerfree labeler

Arika Stoecker Named Director of Business Development for Case Paper

In her new role, Stoecker will be responsible for driving marketing initiatives and working strategically with all levels of the company to ensure a unified approach in its pursuit of growth and development.

October 5, 2023

Case Paper

October 5, 2023

Bulk Depalletizer Improves Operator Ergonomics, Safety

The patent-pending design of the new Goldco Fortis bulk depalletizer from BW Packaging addresses issues in dunnage handling and layer pad curling, enhancing overall production and reliability.

October 5, 2023

BW Packaging Goldco Fortis bulk depalletizer

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

NJM Appoints Adam Ellicson Regional Sales Manager for the Midwestern United States

NJM Packaging, a ProMach product brand

NJM, a ProMach product brand, announces the appointment of Adam Ellicson to the position of regional sales manager for the Midwestern United States.

October 5, 2023

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Operational Excellence

Outsourcing Popular Among Dairy Producers

Most dairy processors are outsourcing technical aspects of their business, including machine installation, packaging, and data management.

October 5, 2023

Many dairy producers say they outsource several technical aspects of their business.

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