Gretchen EdelbrockHomeAmcor Rigid Plastics opens on-site bottle manufacturing operation in Mountain Top, PAAmcor Rigid Plastics, a leading producer of rigid plastic packaging, has opened a new on-site bottle manufacturing operation at PepsiCo’s Gatorade production facility--able to produce 650 million hot fillable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles a year.June 25, 2012Protective/transport packagingPregis Corporation: Custom protective packagingPregisDesigned for e-commerce fulfillment and distribution centers, Pregis’ customized protective packaging solutions include both air pillow and hybrid cushioning alternatives with custom delivery systems that are designed around customer needs and packing area configuration.June 22, 2012Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materialsMeadwestvaco: Medication packaging for patients, pharmacistsSmurfit WestrockMeadWestvaco’s Shellpak Renew, a new package designed to meet patient and pharmacist needs, features a tear-resistant, recyclable outer carton, an easy-slide blister and an integrated calendar for patients to easily track their medications.June 21, 2012Secondary PackagingEPSON Robots: SCARA robotsEPSON RobotsFeaturing fast cycle times, compact footprints and low cost, EPSON Robots’ new LS6 SCARA robots expand the LS-Series SCARA lineup, making the robots available in arm lengths of 400mm (LS3) and now 600mm (LS6).June 20, 2012Secondary PackagingDelkor Systems, Inc: Robotic loaderDelkor SystemsDelkor’s new robotic loader is capable of loading 400 bars/min. when loading products such as nutritional bars into tri-seal cartons.June 19, 2012HomeBill Riley promoted to president, MWV Home & GardenBill Riley has been promoted to the position of president, MWV Home & Garden, a full-service global platform of dispensing solutions--including sprayers, pumps and dispensing closures--that incorporates unique performance characteristics to communicate usability and ergonomics.June 18, 2012Controls & Machine ComponentsAtlantic Zeiser GmbH: Track and trace/anti-counterfeiting softwareA flexible security concept that meets the most stringent industry standards, the new scalable PMP (Personalization Management Platform) Track & Trace software from Atlantic Zeiser controls the entire production, identification and dispatch process of packages for pharmaceutical products.June 18, 2012Controls & Machine ComponentsOriental Motor USA: DC axial flow fansOriental Motor’s MDA Series DC Axial Flow Fans are now available with a low speed alarm output.June 15, 2012HomeAutomationDirect: Pressure transmittersAutomationDirect has added stainless steel and air differential pressure transmitters to its ProSense series.June 15, 2012Controls & Machine ComponentsBanner Engineering Corp.: Easy-touch operator lightThe EZ-Light K50 Touch from Banner is a rugged, cost-effective lighted operator device designed for easy and efficient pick-to-light and lean manufacturing processes.June 15, 2012Previous PagePage 169 of 241Next PageTop StoriesRecyclingFrom Room Service to Recycling: Hotels, Resorts Switch to Aluminum BottlesPremium water brand Kopu is helping hotels and resorts reduce waste and meet sustainability goals with premium aluminum bottles and a turnkey recycling program designed for luxury hospitality settings.Sustainable PackagingAldi Adopts ‘World’s First’ Aluminum-free Full Barrier Aseptic CartonsPackage DesignAbsolut Vodka Adds Glow Effect for Festival-Themed BottlesPMMI NewsPMMI Foundation Donates $100,000 to Michigan State’s School of PackagingSponsor ContentAXTRA: Engineering efficient bottling & packaging lines
