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Coding, Printing & Labeling

HERMA US to Showcase Trifecta of Advanced Labeling Equipment at PACK EXPO East

Machines feature multifaceted set of efficient, user-friendly, and precision label application capabilities.

March 15, 2024

HERMA 652C Top & Bottom Labeler

Controls & Machine Components

Web Server Module

Siemens introduces Sinamics V20 Smart Access, a web server module unique to the drives and motion control industry for basic drive applications on various machine types.

March 15, 2024

Sinamics V20 Smart Access Pr Photo

NAPCOR Research Indicates Plastic Bottle Ban at S.F. Airport Causes Greater Environmental Damage Than Recycling

National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR)

The National Association for PET Container Resources' Life Cycle Analysis shows recycling, not banning, PET plastic bottles in large venues is the best choice for the environment.

March 15, 2024

Contract Packaging

CPGs: Find a Contract Partner Who Rides Against the Current

Read what Reynolds Consumer Products says are the qualities to look for in a contract manufacturer or packager.

March 15, 2024

Doug Powell, vice president of global commercialization at Reynolds Consumer Products emphasizes a great contract partner survives and grows through failures.

Reynolds Consumer Products

March 15, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Stella Artois, Pringles, and World of Zing Introduce Paper Packaging Innovations

See a few examples of paper packaging innovations by Stella Artois, Pringles, and World of Zing from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

March 14, 2024

Stella Artois' new bottle case features perforation to allow the pack to split into a tray.

Lazy Magnolia Blooms After Automation Influx

Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company’s recent front-of-line automation investments are supporting in-house and contract packing growth, with plans for secondary packaging investment to further quicken operations.

March 14, 2024

Fully Sustainable Paper Cups for Beverages

Made with Foopak Bio Natura paperboard, IMEX Vision's Adama cups are PFAS-free, curbside recyclable, compostable, and available in various sizes and configurations.

March 14, 2024

PACK EXPO East Brings the Latest Packaging and Processing Technologies to Philadelphia

Over 7,000 attendees will gather to see the latest solutions for sustainability, automation, and remote access on production and packaging lines

March 13, 2024

ABB Opens Refitted U.S. Robotics Facility

ABB Robotics' new factory serves as a U.S. hub for developing and manufacturing AI-enabled robot technology to tackle labor shortages, global uncertainty, and sustainability.

March 13, 2024

ABB's Marc Segura, John Bubnikovich, and Sami Atiya cut the ribbon at the grand opening of ABB Robotics' renovated facility.

Secondary Packaging

Allpax Names Names New Director of Software Engineering

Allpax Products

ProMach brand Allpax promotes Adam Pichoff from Software Engineering Manager to his new role, in which he will train and mentor the team of software engineers.

March 13, 2024

Secondary Packaging

Pacteon Group to Showcase End-of-Line Solutions at PACK EXPO East

Visit Booth 1145 to experience Schneider Packaging Equipment Co.'s compact Robox palletizer, ESS Technologies and Phoenix Wrappers' FANUC CRX-25iA collaborative robot, and Phoenix Wrappers' Model PLPA-2150 stretch wrapper.

March 13, 2024

Schneider Packaging Equipment Co.'s Robox palletizer

PepsiCo’s Rockstar Brand Visually Aligns On-Pack Designs Across Portfolio

Learn which well-known energy drink employed a new visual identity system that prioritizes constancy across the portfolio.

March 13, 2024

The fresh, more consistent and unified look will extend across all international Rockstar Energy flavors in multi-touchpoint campaigns, and anywhere else you find Rockstar in 2024.

Paxiom to Showcase Weighing, Bagging, and Wrapping Machines at PACK EXPO East

Visit Booth #1801 at PACK EXPO East to learn more about the VersaPak, the VF 1200, the Swifty Bagger 3600, and the Sleek F65.

March 13, 2024

First-in-Nation Maine EPR for Packaging Law Close to Reality

Once implemented, the law could provide a template for other states exploring extended producer responsibility for packaging laws.

March 13, 2024

First In Nation Maine Epr For Packaging Law Close To Reality

Flexible packaging

Automated Mailer

Pregis' EverTec™ is a curbside recyclable mailer that integrates with Sharp™ bagging machines for efficient, eco-friendly, e-commerce fulfillment.

March 13, 2024

Pregis Max Pro18 Ever Tec Paper Pr

Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff USA Expands California Operations with New L.A. Office

The Beckhoff office in El Segundo will enhance sales, support, and training opportunities on the West Coast.

March 12, 2024

Beckhoff La Office Web

Secondary Packaging

Horizontal Flow Wrapper

Harpak-ULMA Packaging, LLC.

Harpak-ULMA's FR 400 TWIN Flow Wrapper is a compact, high-output horizontal wrapper that delivers exceptional throughput.

March 12, 2024

Harpak Fr400 Twin Flow Wrapper