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Nestable Pallets
Cabka’s new NestRack nestable pallets, available in HDPE and ACM, are suitable for high-bay racking, double stacking, and roller conveyors. They are available with an open or closed deck.
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Custom Printed Tape
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Dover to Acquire Systech International, a Leading Provider of Serialization, Traceability and Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions
Protective/transport packaging
Tri-Seal: Embossed induction seal closure liners
Protective/transport packaging
Wax Replacement Protective Packaging
Protective/transport packaging
Jenny Craig Trims the Excess from its Meal Delivery Packaging
New delivery option allows consumers to receive one-week shipments of food in a 30% smaller package fitted with compostable insulation panels made from corn.
Materials & containers
Greif: Barrier protection technology
The GCube Shield technology from Greif is an advanced barrier protection technology used in its intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) to reduce the permeation of gases through the polyethylene.
Protective/transport packaging
Tri-Seal: Coextruded foamed closure liners
Tri-Seal, a Tekni-Plex business adds F-224, F-419M, and F-830 coextruded foamed closure liners to its existing line.
Primary packaging
New stabilizing solution for Cargill Malt palletizing issues
Slippery malt bags and heavy totes were causing issues with load instability and product damage. A new combination of adhesive and stretch film solved these issues with an added cost savings for the company.
Protective/transport packaging
Compostable, water-soluble shipping materials used by meat delivery service
E-commerce meat company Crowd Cow ditches the EPS insulation for a shipping material that is home-compostable and meltable, and can be safely disintegrated in water.
Protective/transport packaging
Meal kit company tackles sustainable packaging
San Francisco-based Sun Basket only uses packaging that is 100% recyclable or compostable for the 1.5 to 2 million certified-organic meals it produces each month.
Materials & containers
Closure Liners Provide Differentiation
TriSeal/TekniPlex business showcased Sniff Seal technology that allows consumers to experience a scent/aroma at retail.
Protective/transport packaging
Selig: Foam liner
Selig announces an advanced three-ply LDPE foam lining material initially being offered in thickness of 0.030, 0.035, and 0.040 in., with a density of 25 lb/ft³ (0.40 g/cm³), an 8 in. core size with a 32 in. maximum roll diameter. It is designed for food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and other industries that supply their goods in rigid containers.
Protective/transport packaging
Pregis: Paper void fill system
Pregis introduced Easypack® Quantum™ XTW, a paper void fill system designed for high volume operations. Unit uses 29.5 inch-wide bundles of fan-folded, 100% recycled kraft paper to produce compressed paper that is used for void fill.
Protective/transport packaging
Baby-food meal kits strive to make the world better
From its plant-based, flash-frozen meals that minimize food waste to its use of a new molded pulp shipper with starch-based insulation, Raised Real works to preserve resources for the next generation.
Protective/transport packaging
Melon 1 expands its watermelon pallet program
Nearly 20-year partnership with CHEP, which involves shared pallets that have reduced emissions and reduced landfill waste, now includes on-site pallet storage and international shipments.
Protective/transport packaging
Grimmway Farms gains economic, environmental benefits
By switching from wood to ‘pooled’ pallets, the global produce company reduces solid waste, carbon emissions, and travel costs.
Protective/transport packaging
Meal kits get insulated, curbside-recyclable box liner
San Francisco-based healthy meal kit delivery service Sun Basket switches to a 100% recyclable box liner that is also 1-in. thinner than its previous material and reduces box size by 25%.
Protective/transport packaging
Conitex Sonoco: Barrier bag
Multi-layer laminated film packaging provides puncture-resistant barrier against UV light, moisture, and oxygen.
Protective/transport packaging
Tri-Seal: Embossed induction seal liner
Luxe seal is applied via an induction seal, which secures the liner onto the PE, PP, or PET container rim, which makes the liner tamper-evident.
Primary packaging
Pregis/Sharp: Protective packaging/bagging equipment
Combined packaging machinery offerings at PACK EXPO Las Vegas represent the first joint exhibit since Pregis acquired Sharp.
Protective/transport packaging
Orbis: Fire-retardant plastic pallets
FDA-compliant Proliant meets Factory Mutual Insurance standards for commodity classification of idle plastic pallets and NFPA 13/2000 requirements.
Materials & containers
Locked4Kids carton earns AmeriStar ‘Best of Show’ Award
IoPP reveals the winners of the 2017 AmeriStar Package Awards Competition, with the top award going to a child-resistant, senior-friendly reclosable pharmaceutical package.
Protective/transport packaging
Elkhart Plastics: Reusable plastic pallets offer long life expectancy
Available with and without steel reinforcements, Elkhart Plastics offers customizable designs from the utilization of food-safe resins and recycled content to the inclusion of a raised lip or flat top and a variety of colors.
Protective/transport packaging
Storopack: Cost-effective, air cushion protective packaging
Storopack launches the AIRmove² air cushion system for a diverse range of air cushions.
Protective/transport packaging
Shrink label film blocks light, extending shelf and protecting contents’ flavor profile
Klöckner Pentaplast’s new Pentalabel® eklipse™ shrink label film, aimed at the dairy market and beyond, introduces maximum light blocking properties into the film process and satisfies a long-standing market need.
Primary packaging
Millennium Packaging: Inflatable packaging system
System mounts to wall or tabletop; reduces space needs, packing material costs, shipping expenses and breakage.
