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Eco-Friendly Padded Mailers

Ranpak's naturemailer™ are made with a honeycomb paper material that offers reliable protection, curbside recycling, and brand customization options.

May 14, 2024

Nature Mailer V2 2826

Rhymetec

May 13, 2024

Controls & machine components

Industrial Circular Connectors

binder offers tailor-made industrial circular connectors for demanding applications, exceeding standard product limitations for medical, automation, and more.

May 13, 2024

Binder Pr May 2024 Custom Products

Controls & machine components

Laser Processing Integrator Packages

Novanta Photonics

Novanta's configurable CO2 laser and scan head sub-system simplifies integration.

May 10, 2024

Sub System No Background Hi Res

Controls & machine components

All-in-One U-Handle

Signaling and indicator lights, switches, buttons—the JW Winco cabinet U-handle EN 6284 integrates all these functions into a single, compact element while prioritizing safety.

May 10, 2024

2024 05 Compact Integrated Light Switch Handle

Sustainable Pack for Coffee

Private labeler Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee has added the Boardio pack format, an alternative to plastic, glass, and metal containers that it says delivers the same level of freshness and food safety with less waste.

May 10, 2024

A paper/foil lamination characterizes the pack. Rolls of laminated material are cut into four flat blanks that are sent to customers like Mother Parkers, and there at the customer’s plant the canisters are formed and filled.

UPM Raflatac Launches RafCycle™ Partner Program

UPM Adhesive Materials

New initiative transforms label release liner waste into new resources, reducing waste, boosting circularity, and empowering brands to meet sustainability targets.

May 9, 2024

Raf Raf Cycle 1703

Horizontal Flow Wrapping and Vertical Bagging in One Machine

ValTara's Breezy Wrapper is an all-in-one solution that provides versatility, auto-length detection, and easy operation for efficient packaging across industries.

May 9, 2024

Bagging & Pouching

Find Vertical Form Fill Seal Solutions with Matrix at EXPO PACK Mexico

Matrix Packaging Machinery

See why the MVI-280E and Pacraft TT-8D-N are cost-effective packaging solutions for a variety of applications in Booth 1702 at EXPO PACK Mexico, June 4-7 in Mexico City.

May 9, 2024

The Matrix MVI-280E

The Case for Chemical Recycling of Polyolefins

Plastic plays a vital role in protecting food products but chemical recycling is crucial for a long-term sustainable solution.

May 8, 2024

Top AI Applications in Packaging and Processing

Packaging and processing professionals are looking to leverage more AI in their operations, with the technology showing promise in areas from quality control to inventory management.

May 8, 2024

Executives at the 2024 Top to Top summit said they want to apply AI technology to areas like process optimization, predictive maintenance, and quality control.

Collaborative Robot for Palletizing

Designed for seamless human-machine collaboration, EndFlex's Z.ZAG Cobot provides a user-friendly and space-saving solution for improved productivity and worker safety.

May 8, 2024

Containers & Closures

Sustainable Preform Injection Molding System

Husky Technologies

Husky Technologies' HyPET®6e optimizes rPET processing, minimizes energy use, and simplifies operation for lower costs and a greener footprint.

May 8, 2024

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Contract Packaging

Premier Packaging Inc. Acquired by Tide Rock

Premier Packaging

Unleveraged buyout firm invests in Memphis contract packager, adding custom solutions and scalability to consumer goods supply chain expertise.

May 7, 2024

Tide Rock

May 7, 2024

Shurtape Technologies, LLC, Announces New Senior Vice President of Market

Shurtape Technologies

Mark Hodgins—who brings unique experience and expertise to lead Shurtape Technologies’ global marketing efforts—arrives as Bill Kahl retires after 40 years with the company.

May 7, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Eco-Friendly Adhesives

Henkel Adhesive Technologies

Henkel, Kraton, and Dow join forces to reduce emissions in adhesive products with TECHNOMELT® SUPRA 100 LE and 106M LE formulas designed with bio-based alternatives.

May 7, 2024

Henkel, Kraton, and Dow have achieved a reduction in product carbon footprint for two of Henkel’s North American flagship Technomelt products for end-of-line packaging.

Bulk handling/filling equipment

Pharmaceutical-Grade Filter Receiver

Flexicon Corporation

Designed for sensitive powders, Flexicon's PNEUMATI-CON® simplifies filter changes and allows for higher capacity.

May 7, 2024

PNEUMATI-CON® Pharmaceutical Grade Filter Receiver for vacuum and positive-pressure systems offers total dust containment and tool-free interior access.