HomeSupplier news: Domestic acquisitions, agreementsPretium Packaging (St. Louis, MO) has acquired Western Container (Corona, CA).Oct 31st, 1998Controls & automationBosch Rexroth Reinvents AutomationThe automation supplier went back to the drawing board to create ctrlX Automation, a software-driven open automation platform that provides flexibility and scalability through app-based functionality.E-commerceOpinion: As COVID-19 Precipitates Big Consumer Shift, Omnichannel AdaptsIn the wake of COVID-19, expect a new landscape to emerge that reveals a shift in the balance between the channels that constitute 'omnichannel.' An as-of-yet unknown portion of the increased reliance on e-comm is likely to be permanent.PMMI newsPACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO Rakes in Industry AcclaimTrade Show News Network and Trade Show Executive each place biennial event among top trade shows in 2019.SustainabilityReusable Packaging State of the Industry 2020With increased interest in sustainability, brands and their supply chain partners are taking a holistic view of greener processes, products, packages and distribution practices. Reusable transport packaging industry expects growth.SustainabilityLoop to Launch E-Comm Platform NationwideLoop products in returnable packaging are scheduled for launch nationwide this month, while retail partners in the U.S., France, and Japan plan to offer Loop in their stores later this year.E-commercePackaging Carries Heavy Load for E-Comm Brand ExtensionE-commerce retailer Truman’s optimizes packaging to serve the sometimes competing purposes of securing product, making a good first impression, and staying sustainable.SustainabilityMonolayer Label Shrinks Dasani’s FootprintDasani replaced a multilayer label with a thinner, monolayer film made from BOPP, resulting in increased sustainability, enhanced operational efficiency, and cost savings opportunities.E-commerceAutomated Material Flow System for E-comm CenterA fully automated and remotely monitored material flow system is part of a modern, 6,000-square-meter distribution center of Cookplus in Hadimköy near Istanbul, Turkey.Controls & automationPosition Indicators Speed ChangeoverThree packaging machines handling powdered milk formula rely on monitored size changeover using electronic position indicators with IO-Link interface.HomeOEM COVID-19 #11 - State of the Packaging & Processing IndustryPMMI's Jorge Izquierdo predicts promising times ahead for packaging and processing despite current COVID-19 climateHomeTechnology Steps Forward for Social DistancingAs more manufacturers are allowed to resume production amid the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping their workers distanced will be key to keeping them healthy. Here are some innovations to help achieve that.Secondary/end-of-lineMultipacking OptimizedTop quality natural mineral water and an exclusive bottle design are the trademarks of the Badoit brand, and now their multipacks are also consistently first class.HomeSustainability in Secondary Packaging LinesSecondary packaging lines need greater precision when handling materials with variances in content and weight, according to a new report by PMMI Business Intelligence.Package DesignBumble Bee Tuna Package Redesign Retires Mascot, Focuses on FlavorBumble Bee Tuna’s iconic brand got a modern design update last month. Notably, the longstanding cartoon bumble bee mascot, Horatio, is no longer part of the design architecture.Primary packagingNew Filler for BeerPyraser Landbrauerei, founded in 1868 in the Franconia region of Germany, recently invested in a KHS Innofill Glass DRS filler.SustainabilityNestlé Pilots Reusable and Refillable Dispensers in SwitzerlandNestlé pilots digitally-integrated refillable dispensers for its Purina pet food and Nescafé soluble coffee products to reduce single-use packaging and food waste.IssuesPackaging Post-PandemicNobody can measure with any real accuracy what impact Covid-19 will have on packaging. But what packaging professional wouldn’t value a glimpse into how things might look post-pandemic, especially if that glimpse comes from an experienced veteran?SustainabilityLooking Ahead to New Packaging Material InnovationPackaging engineers and product developers must work together to create new sustainable initiatives in packaging material innovation.Package DesignFunction-Focused Rebrand for Wellness ShotsOrganic energy shot company Ethan’s redesigns the labels for its 2-oz shots to clearly convey the occasion of use for each as well as emphasize the flavor and ingredient profiles.Package DesignLittle Red Box Gets First Redesign in DecadesA brand refresh for Sun-Maid’s raisin and other whole-fruit products includes changes that aim to appeal to millennial shoppers looking for healthy snacks for their families.
