Gretchen EdelbrockHomeSealed Air Corporation and Ecovative Design LLC accelerate the production, sales and distribution of Ecovative’s EcoCradle Mushroom PackagingSealed Air Corporation and Ecovative Design LLC are pleased to announce that they will work together to accelerate the production, sales and distribution of Ecovative’s EcoCradle Mushroom Packaging, a new technology for environmentally responsible packaging materials made from agricultural byproducts and mycelium, or “mushroom roots.”January 30, 2012Secondary PackagingDouglas Machine Inc: Bottom-load case packerDouglas Machine Inc.The Ascend bottom load case packer from Douglas Machine is a compact, fully-automated machine designed for products such as gable top and tuck-lid cartons, bottles and tubs.January 30, 2012HomeThe MATLET Group hires Ed WiegandCalling it one of the most significant hires in company history, The MATLET Group has announced that Ed Wiegand is its new Executive Vice President.January 27, 2012Additives, coatings & inksInternational Paper: Wax alternative for poultryInternational PaperAn alternative to petroleum-based wax, International Paper’s ClimaShield poultry product provides strong moisture barriers and is fully recyclable.January 27, 2012Coding, Printing & LabelingFoxJet, An ITW Company: Continuous inkjet coderFoxJet, An ITW CompanyFoxJet has added the Linx CJ400 continuous inkjet coder to their family of products.January 26, 2012HomeALLIEDFLEX Technologies, Inc: Fill/seal system for small-scale pouch packagingALLIEDFLEX Technologies, Inc.The FLX mini fill/seal system from ALLIEDFLEX is a low-cost, low-speed system designed for start-up companies, pilot plants and packaging labs, and growing packaging businesses.January 25, 2012HomeIntelligrated hires Howard Hammer sales manager, southern operations teamIntelligrated has announced the appointment of Howard Hammer to the position of sales manager, Intelligrated Southern Operations based in Alpharetta, GA.January 25, 2012Controls & Machine ComponentsRockwell Automation: On-machine motor controllersThe Allen-Bradley ArmorStart LT distributed on-machine motor controllers from Rockwell Automation provide simplified installation and space savings for machine builders.January 24, 2012HomeEPI Labelers promotes Matt McLean to engineering managerThe team at EPI Labelers congratulates Matt McLean on his promotion to the role of Engineering Manager.January 24, 2012HomePolypack, Inc. welcomes Randy Spahr as new National Sales DirectorPolypack, Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of Randy Spahr as the company’s National Sales Director: Spahr will focus on new Business Development as well as Sales and Marketing for the Food industry business segment.January 23, 2012Previous PagePage 197 of 241Next PageTop StoriesSustainabilitySurvey: Cost Tops List of Biggest Barriers to Sustainable PackagingAccording to Packaging World’s inaugural Annual Outlook Report survey, cost is the biggest challenge to adopting more sustainable packaging, followed by limited access to materials — with respondents also citing material reduction as a top design priority.Reusable/ReturnableLisbon Introduces City-Wide Reusable Cup ProgramFlexiblesNew CPG Brand-led Initiative Aims to Recycle Flexible Packaging at ScalePMMI NewsPACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025: The Premier Destination for Industry Networking and ConnectionsSponsor ContentThe Small CPG Brand’s Guide to Co-Manufacturing and Co-Packing