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Supplier news: Domestic acquisitions, agreements

Captive Plastics, Inc. (Piscataway, NJ) has acquired Thoroughbred Plastics Corp. (Jeffersontown, KY).

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Captive Plastics

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Machinery Basics

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A Video Overview of Liquid Filling Machines

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What Can You Package on a Vertical Form/Fill/Seal Machine?

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Quality Control Masters: The Ultimate Guide to Packaging Inspection Equipment

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A Look into the World of Cartoning Equipment

Both 12-oz (shown) and 21-oz bottles are filled on the line, and body labels in both cases promote the “Brewed in the USA” message.

'Born in Japan, Brewed in Wisconsin'

Asahi invests in localizing the brewing of its fast-growing Super Dry lager by acquiring Octopi Brewing in Wisconsin and installing a brand new 20,000 bpm bottling line.

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End of the Line Video Series: How Packaging Plays into Public Health Preparedness, a Glimpse into Cybersecurity, and Navigating Multiple SKUs in the Supply Chain

Five bottles of Taylor's Port Wine varieties including 10, 20, 30, and Gold labels with ornate crests

Taylor's Port, Zamora Company, and Bullards Spirits Reduce Packaging

Harry's D2C mailer, left, opened like a gift but gave a store nothing to work with, with no peg hook and no clear view of the razor. The retail version, right, moves to a paper-based carton with bold product photography, a hang tab, and a molded orange tray that puts the razor on display.

Live at E-comm Pkg & Label Expo: How Harry's & Glossier Moved from D2C to Retail

ATEX and HazLoc: The High Stakes of Non-Compliance in Hazardous Areas

ATEX and HazLoc: The High Stakes of Non-Compliance in Hazardous Areas

Co-packers: the competitive gap is widening

Brands want more than low bids. See what automation, services, and sustainability mean for CM/CPs in 2026.

Co-packers: the competitive gap is widening

Retail multipack suppliers, all in one place

25+ vetted systems for cups, tubs, and bottles — shrink, paperboard, banding, clip, and more. Free download.

Retail multipack suppliers, all in one place

Products

igus Brings Motion and Automation Solutions to PACK EXPO

igus will showcase dryspin lubrication-free lead screw technology, RBTX robotic palletizing solutions, and FGBU maintenance-free food-grade bearing units in Booth N-6142.

Robotic Roll Handling Solutions for Converting Industry Applications

Shurtape Technologies, LLC, to Highlight Packaging Performance and Sustainability Solutions at PACK EXPO International 2026

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