Sacmi: 100% biodegradable cap

A 100% biodegradable mineral water bottle cap from API and SACMI is made from an APINAT BIO compound that can easily be processed using widely available technology including Sacmi’s cap-making compression technology.

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The bottle cap is not only functional and biodegradable, but also compostable.

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INX representatives Bryce Kristo, Michelle Pack, Dayna Campobasso and John Hrdlick ready the supply of water being shipped to Texas to help with relief efforts.

INX International and CannedWater4Kids Send Drinking Water to Texas

INX International Ink Co. and CannedWater4Kids (CW4K) teamed up to send a rush delivery of CW4K premium drinking water packed in 16-oz aluminum bottles. The truckload of 33,600 units will arrive this week at the Montgomery County Food Bank near Houston.

Recyclable Film for Frozen Food

ProAmpac introduces ProActive Recyclable R-2000F designed for use in frozen food packaging. It is available in pre-made pouches or film for high-speed vf/f/s or hf/f/s lines.

Profol Americas Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Profol Americas, Inc. was granted ISO 9001:2015 certification as designated by Verisys Registrars due to its implementation of a quality management system in its cast film manufacturing processes.

Ardagh Metal Packaging to Combine with Gores Holdings V

Ardagh Group S.A. and Gores Holdings V entered into a definitive business agreement under which Gores Holdings V will combine with Ardagh’s metal packaging business that will be held by Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. to create an independent public company.

Faca Packaging Celebrates 50th Anniversary

In 2020, Faca Packaging, a manufacturer of acrylic packaging, celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots

Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots

Looking for automation solutions for packaging and palletizing? This is your destination for all things cobot. Whether it’s webinars, video case studies or product information, you’ll find it all in this one spot.

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INX International and VerifyMe Sign Supply Agreement

INX International Ink Co. and VerifyMe, Inc. signed a supply agreement that builds on the strategic partnership they formed in January 2019.

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Stretch Wrap

TAB Industries introduces a line of stretch wrap film designed specifically for use with the its TAB Wrapper Tornado line orbital wrapping machines.

Sidnee’s Homemade Lemonade, is a preservative-free beverage made from organic fruits, alkaline water, and cane sugar.

Two Better-for-You Brands Get Free Closures for a Year

Sidnee’s Homemade Lemonade and Simply Soupreme are the lucky start-ups awarded with free bottle closures and insights into their businesses in this second annual competition.

Miko Pac 250ml Reusable Eco Core Cup With Iml And Pp Lid

Miko Pac and Bockatech Announce Licencing Agreement

Miko Pac and Bockatech announced an agreement where Miko Pac will manufacture low-cost reusable and recyclable PP cups for food service providers using Bockatech's EcoCore foamtech.

Recyclable Bag-in-Box Film

Liquibox introduces Liquipure ultra a recyclable bag-in-box film specially designed for medium to high barrier applications.

Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots

Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots

Looking for automation solutions for packaging and palletizing? This is your destination for all things cobot. Whether it’s webinars, video case studies or product information, you’ll find it all in this one spot.

Oxy Star Recyclable Oxygen Barrier Material

Barrier Material Keeps Food Fresher Longer for Increased Product Shelf Life

Helps create closed-loop PET recycling streams

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Packadore Collective Rethinks Packaging Closures

SGK Anthem, Vrijdag Premium Printing, Generous Minds, Neurensics, Kurz, Merck, and Haval joined forces under the name Packadore Collective to design a reusable packaging closure—Cap Off.

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Paperboard Spoon

Greiner Packaging and Cardbox Packaging designed a 100% recyclable fold-out paperboard spoon for use in convenience products packaging.

Wooden Closures

Quadpack’s Woodacity closures are constructed from a single piece of sustainably-sourced wood and designed for use in beauty packaging solutions.

The Syringe-Closure-Wrap label for prefilled syringes irreversibly indicates any first opening and thus enhances user certainty and patient safety.

Schreiner MediPharm: First-Opening Indication Label for Pre-Filled Syringes

Mark Ewing, Shurtape, Passes Away

Mark Ewing, Packaging Sales Professional at Shurtape, passed away on January 19, 2021.

Gel-based Inks for Flexible Packaging

INX International Ink introduces GelFlex-EB gel-based inks for flexo printing of flexible packaging that eliminates the need for a lamination layer, reducing costs and total package weight.

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Corrugated Bottle Carrier

Blue Box Partners launches ECOGRIP, a corrugated alternative to shrink wrap for multi-packing a wide range of bottles.

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Recycled-Content Paper Bagstock

Inland Empire Paper Co. launches new paper grades EMPIRE bagstock and ARC (All-Recycled Content) Natural.

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Colored by INX Can Design Contest Call for Entries

INX International Ink Co. is now accepting entries for the second annual Colored by INX Can Design Contest through April 30.

TricorBraun To Be Acquired by Ares Management and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board

TricorBraun entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement with funds managed by Ares Management Corp.’s Private Equity Group and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board. Ares and Ontario Teachers’ will acquire a majority interest in the company.

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Foamer for Self-Tanning Product is Metal-Free, Recyclable

Australian brand Bondi Sands’ new Pure product line incorporates a foaming dispenser made from 100% plastic that is recyclable in PP waste streams and is 52% lighter than traditional foamers.

Selig Group Acquires Performance Systematix

Selig Group, owned by CC Industries, completed the acquisition of Performance Systematix (PSI) a supplier of container and packaging venting solutions.

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INX International Enhances Technical Services to Commercial and Package Printers

INX International Ink Co. enhances its technical services, including training and education, improvement in pressroom productivity, and more for commercial and package printing customers.

Counting Down the Top Four Dow Awards: #4 Economical Inner Barrier Film Deposition Process for PET Bottles

This award winner represent the most innovative packaging breakthroughs in categories ranging from food and beverage to personal care, with a strong focus on sustainability and the circular economy.

Protein Juice Hits Shelves in Custom PET Bottle

This protein-infused juice application uses a custom PET bottle that the company says is both sustainable and able to withstand the rigors of a hot-fill process.

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Paper Bottles Gaining Momentum for New Liquid Product Rollouts

Paper bottles as a practical, commercialized reality, by Packaging World’s Editor Emeritus, Pat Reynolds.

Caption: Primal Kitchen’s new line of bowls and skillets, launched in April 2020, are available D2C via Thrive Market, or in leading retailers like Walmart, Whole Foods, Wegmans and more.

Sustainable Bio-Based Tray Made in the USA

Ancestral health brand Primal Kitchen, part of Kraft Heinz, is the first to commercialize a new, dual-ovenable molded fiber tray based on U.S.-grown sugarcane.

INX do Brasil Merger Paves Way for Expansion in South America

INX International Ink Co. announced that all its South American business has officially merged with parent corporation INX do Brasil.

Tufpak Secura'T engineering plastic bags.

Spartech Acquires Tufpak, Inc.

Spartech announces the acquisition of Tufpak, Inc., a manufacturer of custom and stock engineered plastic films designed for biohazard bags, medical devices, and biopharma packaging.