Flexible packaging

Michelman Joins the International Molded Fiber Association

Michelman joined the International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) to help advance fiber-based packaging in a circular economy.

April 19, 2021

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Converting equipment

Oryx Additive Launches scaWaterjet Cleaning Station

Oryx Additive

Oryx Additive announces the launch of its scaWaterjet water-pressure cleaning station designed to remove support material from multiple 3D printed models rapidly, with bulk and/or fine detail jetting options.

April 15, 2021

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Craft Brew—Using Digital Printing to Build Brand Loyalty and Drive Sales

Seasonal flavors in craft brewing are a key strategy for building brand loyalty and driving sales.

April 12, 2021

Digital Printing

As Digitally Printed Cans Develop, Craft Brewers Still Love Labels

The pandemic made craft brewers focus on retail packaging as kegs for foodservice, restaurants, and taprooms were diminished, and cans keep gaining momentum. In this "Take Five with Packaging World" video, we’ll look at how those cans are decorated.

April 9, 2021

Sustainability

INX Earns Gold Level Material Health Certificate

INX International Ink Co.

INX International is the first and only ink company in the metal decorating segment to receive this certification from the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII), in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Encouragement Agency.

April 7, 2021

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Craft Brew—Can Filling

One story heard time and time again from craft brewers is that when aluminum cans all of a sudden became a must-have format, the canning equipment they first installed to meet the sudden demand quickly proved inadequate.

April 1, 2021

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Shrink Sleeve Solution for Craft Brewery's Cans Lets Artist-Inspired Labels Shine

With a progression of differently decorated labels printed in succession on a roll, this customized shrink sleeve canning operation produces a range of unique, artistic labels during each run of craft beer.

March 26, 2021

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Case Coding Replaces Manual Operation

TruFood Manufacturing is a co-manufacturer specializing in protein bars and chocolate products. A recent installation automated case printing of key information such as best-by date, customer name, flavor, bar code, etc.

March 25, 2021

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

ActionPak, Inc. Completes Rooftop Solar Power Installation on New Jersey Facility

ActionPak

ActionPak, Inc. completed the196 kW rooftop solar installation on its new 175,000 sq ft, state-of-the-art packaging facility located in Camden, N.J.

March 22, 2021

Additives, coatings & inks

Spartech’s Oregon Facility Announces Organizational Changes

Spartech Corporation

Spartech announced the following organizational changes to its McMinnville, Ore. location.

March 18, 2021

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Craft Brew—Laser Coding Beer

A laser coder is providing a craft beer start-up in Scotland with an enhanced coding and marking solution to support its growth.

March 16, 2021

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Utah Distillery Opts for Bottling Upgrade

From hand filling and labeling to a fully enclosed rinse/fill/cork solution with a ‘de-dusting’ component, High West Distillery is making its mark in the whisky category.

March 15, 2021

Labels

Primera Technology to Offer Laser Marking System

Primera Technology

Primera Technology announces the prelaunch of the Catalyst Laser Marking System designed to print onto high-durability, pre-laminated label substrates. It will begin shipping in Q2 2021.

March 15, 2021