Flexibles

New INNATE™ precision packaging resin grades for challenging packaging roles to debut at PACK EXPO

Dow’s newest INNATE™ resins address some of today's most challenging performance gaps and will debut at PACK EXPO 2016. Applications include liquid bag-in-box and low temperature packaging as well as medium performance sealant uses. Watch the video to learn how they help create lighter, stronger, more durable films for a variety of applications.

September 29, 2016

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Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Precise control of motion sets this bagger apart

This Canadian maker of vf/f/s machines strives to keep things simple, a philosophy it uses to develop some of the most advanced machines in the business.

September 27, 2016

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Bulk screw bagging upgrade

Automated batching system feeds, weighs, bags, and codes packages, boosting packaging speeds, cutting manual labor requirements, and muffling noise.

September 27, 2016

Flexibles

Existing MRF technologies can be used to sort flexible packaging

Industry collaborative completes research on the flow of flexible packaging materials through single-stream MRFs, determining their feasibility for film recovery.

September 26, 2016

Protective/transport packaging

Millennium Packaging: Inflatable packaging system

System mounts to wall or tabletop; reduces space needs, packing material costs, shipping expenses and breakage.

September 22, 2016

Flexibles

Whimsical animal adventurers set all-natural jerky packs apart

A backpacking cow, a kayaking pig, and a rock-climbing turkey pictured in U.S. national parks set all-natural Field Trip Jerky’s packaging apart from its competitors.

September 17, 2016

Flexibles

In Memoriam: Robert G. Koppe, Robert’s Packaging

Packaging World remembers Robert’s Packaging founder Robert G. Koppe as a pioneer in stand-up pouch machinery.

September 9, 2016

Flexibles

Berry Plastics acquires AEP Industries

Berry Plastics acquires all of the outstanding shares of AEP in a cash and stock transaction.

September 2, 2016

Flexibles

Barrier without PVdC

New packaging for well-known snack food maker Utz Quality Foods is an extrusion lamination of Torayfan® CBS2 BOPP film/clear PVdC-free flat sheet designed for use as an inside sealant web/coextruded BOPP print web.

September 1, 2016

Flexibles

First retail package for plant-based ‘energy balls’ conveys natural ingredients

Ragged Edge designs first retail package for food blogger’s plant-based recipes.

August 31, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Fisher Nuts realizes twofold benefit with automated case packing

A new robotic case packing line coupled with a new style retail-ready package save Fisher Nuts labor and material costs.

August 30, 2016

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Auto set-up comes to inexpensive vf/f/s machines

Equipping modestly priced vf/f/s baggers with servo motors that automate the task of adjusting mechanical axes of motion has been cost-prohibitive—until now.

August 29, 2016

Flexibles

Research evaluates the use of milk proteins for packaging film

A USDA research project investigates the potential for edible films made of milk proteins in an effort to help U.S. dairy and food industries improve their sustainability, productivity, and profitability.

August 25, 2016