Gretchen EdelbrockSustainable PackagingDordan: Thermoformed colored algae-plasticDordan Mfg. Co. Inc.See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Pack Expo Booth #6606! Dordan has been working with ALGIX, an aquatic biomass technology company in partnership with Kimberly-Clark, on thermoforming the latest generation of its algae plastic that utilizes algae waste from aquaculture.August 12, 2013Protective/transport packagingLaminations: Corner protection for palletable productsLaminationsQuikCorner PalletTop from Laminations, part of Great Northern Corporation, is an easy-to-assemble corner protection packaging solution that provides manufacturers of large and heavy palletable products with cost-effective, improved protection–including weather resistance–that can be used during shipping, handling, and storage.August 9, 2013HomeBrecoflex: Polyurethane timing beltsBrecoflex Co., L.L.C.Polyurethane timing belts with advanced steel tension members from BRECOflex provide high efficiency, quality strength/flex characteristics, high bonding strength and accuracy, and reliability, compact design, fatigue reduction, balanced tension-straight running, and long service life.August 8, 2013Coding, Printing & LabelingPro Mach’s ID Technology division acquires Winco IDStrengthening North America-wide customer support with a sixth regional label converting facility ID Technology aims to provide more access to high-quality labeling, coding, and marking products and services; New Hampshire-based Winco ID provides regional base to enhance service and support for Northeast customers.August 8, 2013HomeMocon adds Rich Barrett as new regional manager for North and South AmericaTo increase its emphasis on its package testing business Mocon has added Rich Barrett as new regional manager for North and South America; h3 will be responsible for spearheading sales activities for the company’s Mocon and Dansensor-branded package testing solutions in the Americas.August 8, 2013HomeSidel: Modular PET bottling equipmentSidel GroupProviding performance, flexibility, cost savings, and sustainability, Sidel’s Matrix modular PET bottling equipment system is an upgradeable system that includes blowers, fillers, Combi, and labelers and also ensures product safety and quality with a very high standard of hygiene.August 7, 2013HomeTurck: Overmolded valve plug cordsetsDesigned for rugged connectivity in harsh environments, Turck’s overmolded valve plug cordsets feature a translucent molding material with embedded, and bright that provide visibility for power indication from any angle with black, grey, yellow, and clear coloring options to accommodate diverse applications.August 7, 2013HomeFesto: Cylinder/drive combinationFesto’s EPCO electric cylinder and CMMO-ST closed loop servo drive combination is designed to quickly assist in machine changeover, while delivering low total lifecycle costs through minimum energy consumption, and streamlined selecting, commissioning, and installing.August 7, 2013HomeAutomationDirect: Enclosure air conditionerAutomationDirect’s expanded Stratus line of enclosure air conditioners now includes 480V 2,000 to 8,000 BTU/H models: closed-loop cooling systems recommended for harsh environments, or when there are washdown requirements, heavy dust and debris, or airborne chemicals present.August 7, 2013HomeMitsubishi: Motion controllerOffering easy upgrade to its MR-J3 and MR-J4 servo platforms, Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s Q170MCPU-EIP motion controller allows end users to operate their existint third-party control systems that incorporate Add-On-Instructions (AOI).August 7, 2013Previous PagePage 90 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 ContentStutz Packing: How a Co-Packer Rolled Out ERP — Without the Chaos
