HomeJeanne SchwederAutomation World Contributing WriterPrimary packagingNew Blender Upgrade Boosts Entire Soda Filling OperationBy adopting Bevcorp’s new MicrO2 system, Admiral Beverage simplified deaeration, optimized blending, and sped up both filling and changeovers.HomePrice and Returnability Increased Focus in Latin American Beer and Carbonate PackagingPET is still growing in the bottled water and carbonate markets, as is metal cans for beer and carbonates, but large size returnable glass bottles are also a popular beverage pack type in Latin America.HomeMaturing Consumers Pose Untapped Packaging MarketPharmaceutical companies who react quickest to the packaging needs of an aging population have a unique opportunity to attract long-term brand loyalty, according to PMMI infographic and accompanying white paper.HomeCould OEMs Become Co-Manufacturers?CPGs are asking machine builders for help as they seek ways to become more agile in the face of e-commerceSecondary/end-of-lineChallenging cheese products packed efficiently with new robotic cartonerInconsistently sized blisters of sliced cheese present a challenge when it comes to placing the same number of packs in a carton. New robotic system provides the solution.Materials & containersTwo Exceptional Brands Each Gifted with 0.5M Free ClosuresA medical food for chemo/radiation patients and a low-sugar, carb, and calorie cold-pressed almond juice impress judges of Silgan Closures’ first Free Closures for a Year competition.Business intelligenceThree Trends Driving the Growth of Glass Packaging for Cosmetics, PerfumesTrends include increased consumer spending on beauty treatments, the premiumization of packaging for these markets, and the rising penetration of cosmetics and perfume in developing countries.HomeWinning Awards at Clemson in 2019From Clemson University comes news about two Fall 2019 awards. Mason Massey won the Robert Testin Outstanding Packaging Science Senior Award, while Josh Jones took home the Packaging World Outstanding Senior Award.HomeNorth American Manufacturers Head to ColombiaNorth American packaging and processing machinery manufacturers are poised to showcase their latest innovations at Andina Pack (Nov. 19-22, 2019, Corferias Bogotá, Colombia).HomeE-Com Expanding Convenience, Compliance and Customized Healthcare Packaging for SeniorsThe convenience of online ordering, delivery and personalized packaging has the added benefit of increasing senior compliance with medications.HomeMedical Tray Sealing: PC-Based Control Systems and New Belt Actuator Offer PrecisionPush-to-start medical tray sealer from Belco Packaging Systems, Inc. minimizes material waste, maximizes package quality and improves operator safety.HomePMMI Media Group’s redesigned websites offer an enhanced UX and behind-the-scenes efficienciesPMMI Media Group launched newly designed websites for all of their business-to-business titles this year.HomeCVS and UPS Complete Their First Prescription Drone Delivery to CustomersThe Nov. 1 flights included a delivery to a patient with limited mobility. Will the service boost much-needed healthcare access for rural communities?Flexible packagingPaper-based lidding for tortillasPaulig, based in Helsinki, Finland, and owner of the Santa Maria brand, actively strives to reduce its environmental impact and has worked for some time now to develop packaging that protects product while minimizing environmental impact.SustainabilityWalmart Updates Recycling PlaybookInnovation Summit serves as forum for the launch of Walmart’s updated Recycling Playbook, designed as a supplemental resource for companies setting recyclable packaging and recycled content goalsSustainabilityLawmakers Propose Radical Legislation to Address Global Plastic WasteLegislation would make plastic producers responsible for collection and recycling of materials, put a moratorium on new plastic facilities, and require nationwide container deposits.HomeEducation on Social Engineering Key to CybersecurityA panel of small, medium, and large OEMs swapped cybersecurity best practices today at PMMI's Annual Meeting. A common threat that might involve brand owners, phishing, was once considered just a nuisance. But it's getting more sophisticated by the day.HomeFind Your Future Workforce Through Community PartnershipsNancy Wilson, CEO, Morrison Container Handling Solutions, Edward Dernulc, Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, and Stephan Girard, Senior Director, Workforce Development, PMMI, acted as community involvement evangelists at the PMMI Annual Meeting.HomeEastern Europe Beverage Market Growth ProjectionsConsumer demand for carbonated beverages was flat from 2013-2018, but will see some growth into 2023, along with continued growth of water and beer markets.HomePMMI Announces Second Annual On the Rise Award WinnersLeadership Award Recognizes 12 Young Professionals to Watch in Packaging and Processing
