HomeSupplier news: Domestic acquisitions, agreementsAPI Group (Cheshire, England) has acquired Astor Universal (Lawrence, KS).Aug 31st, 1998Package DesignRefill RevolutionRefillable and reusable packaging continues to come through the innovation funnel. See a few examples from ThePackHub’s September Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.PMMI newsThe Return of PACK EXPO Las Vegas is Less Than a Week AwayPackaging and processing community ready to reconvene in Las Vegas for first time in over 18 months.Package DesignPelee’s Aluminum Wine Bottles BlossomPelee Island Winery expands its packaging options with a 250-mL aluminum bottle for its Lola series that mimics the grace and beauty of its glass bottle counterpart.Take FiveConference Report: Maturing Craft Brew Industry Faces Channel & Generational ShiftsTake Five Video: In a maturing market, craft brewers are dealing with change on two fronts: the drastic, immediate impacts of pandemic-related channel shocks; and the slow, imperceptible tectonic landscape shift of generational, demographic change.PMMI newsExhibitors Primed and Ready for Return of PACK EXPO Las Vegas & Healthcare Packaging EXPOThe excitement for the show is building for the industry to reconnect in Las Vegas next week. Hear what these solution suppliers are doing to welcome the industry back.SponsoredZambelli, simple yet specialA streamlined flow of packaging material and an efficient environment for your operators. Do you want to know how? Read about Zambelli's solution.SustainabilityCircular Label System Assists Baker with Zero-Waste GoalsAs a way to help meet its ambitious zero-waste commitments, FGF Brands joins a label liner recycling program that collects and recycles waste liner for incorporation into new label facestock.Package DesignJones Soda Bottles Come to Life with AR LabelsReflecting on the fact that its labels are the original user-generated content, for its 25th anniversary, Jones Soda relies on content creators to take its labels to the next level with augmented reality.RoboticsRobotics in the Digital Age of Secondary Packaging: Future TrendsRobots and cobots are expected to expand to 95% of all secondary packaging lines within ten years, according to a report by PMMI Business Intelligence.SustainabilityGrove Collaborative is First with Plastic-Free Refillable Deodorant PackCompany expands its Peach line of clean, vegan personal care products with deodorant and body lotion packaged in a 100% aluminum ‘forever case’ with refills in 100% aluminum cartridges.PELV 2021Back to PACK EXPO Las Vegas: Industry Comes Together to Unleash Pent-up InnovationPMMI’s PACK EXPO Las Vegas comes roaring back in 2021 with new features, exhibits, and programs in a hygienic, safety-minded space.SponsoredZambelli, simple yet specialA streamlined flow of packaging material and an efficient environment for your operators. Do you want to know how? Read about Zambelli's solution.Materials & containersLabel Precision is Paramount for Fire Extinguisher ProductsEven though consumers hope they never have to use Amerex's products, if needed, the company’s fire extinguishers must be ready to go, with durable labels that provide clear instructions and certification that the product meets critical UL standards.Take FiveHold on Marty McFly, We’re Going PACK to the FutureThe much-anticipated PACK to the Future exhibit tracks the history of packaging from antiquity, through the industrial revolution, to the current Industry 4.0. Learn where we went and where we’re headed on today's Take Five video.Business intelligenceLive at Craft Brew Conference: Small, Independent Brewers Face TransitionIn a maturing market, craft brewers are dealing with change on two fronts: the drastic, immediate impacts of pandemic-related channel shocks; and the slow, imperceptible tectonic landscape shift of generational, demographic change.Business intelligenceGlobal Economy Passes Pre-COVID GDP as Business Investments Pick Up; Risks RemainAfter a 3.5% contraction in 2020, global real GDP is projected to increase 6% in 2021, its strongest advance since 1973, but there are still potential risks.SustainabilityBIC Transforms its Approach to Plastic Products & PackagingNew sustainability goals around its use of plastic drive BIC to look at new options for products and packaging, including a greater use of recycled materials, a move from plastic to paperboard, and refillable and reusable alternatives.Take FiveReusable Deodorant Packaging Helps Keep Consumers Smelling Nice, More SustainablyPersonal care brands are introducing a range of refillable deodorant systems using a various materials and packaging systems to reduce the use of plastic. Watch this Take Five video to find out more.HomePartners Provide Unmatched Expertise at PACK EXPO Las VegasAssociations line up to participate at and support PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO.Package DesignBudgeting Bliss: Package Designs Students Prepare EstimatesA successful package is more than just a snazzy design, a whole lot more, but even the best design won’t make it to the shelf if it costs too much to make.
