Conveying & accumulation

Video: robots for rainbow packs

To improve profits on variety packs, new robots automate the re-packing process.

March 19, 2009

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Beverage

Polypack provides shrink bundling solutions for both distribution and retail

Eliminate packaging waste with a Polypack!

March 4, 2009

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Edson Packaging adopts global business model

At automation forum for CPGs, Edson and Schneider Electric demonstrate partnership to develop and support global packaging solutions.

March 2, 2009

Controls & Machine Components

Data, data, everywhere

Like most Irishmen of her generation, my grandma had countless snatches of poetry tucked away that she’d unleash on us kids if she felt the occasion called for it.

March 1, 2009

Flexibles

MSU presents holistic approach: announces new industry 'think tank'

The approximate 100-person attendee list for Michigan State University's second annual Packaging Executives Forum read like a who's who of consumer packaged goods companies and packaging suppliers.

March 1, 2009

Sustainable Packaging

MSU to establish Center for Packaging Innovation and Sustainability

$400,000 from The Coca-Cola Co. will help create think tank center.

March 1, 2009

Flexibles

Premixed cereal/milk combo is ready-to-eat

Proprietary cooking and filling technology from Kozy Shack keeps premixed cereal and milk fresh for on-the-go eating.

March 1, 2009

Controls & Machine Components

Packagers seek progress through machine standards

From Procter & Gamble to Frito-Lay to the pharmaceutical sector, packagers are pinning their hopes on broader acceptance of common programming structures.

March 1, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Jim Beam achieves 'softer', more flexible case packing

High-speed, low-breakage packing of glass bottles is a must.

February 28, 2009

Sustainable Packaging

Greener in Europe: Cadbury's 'eco-eggs'

Cadbury in the U.K. realized a reduction of more than 75% plastic and 65% paperboard.

February 26, 2009

Closures

Eco-spirits' use industry-first 100% PCR PET content

360 Vodka paves the way for sustainable liquor packaging, with a 100% PCR PET bottle.

February 23, 2009

Beverage

RAMP debuts at Pack Expo International

Remote Access Management Program lets a packaging machine communicate its requirements automatically over a wireless connection.

February 1, 2009

Recycling

Glass container recycling Rate Climbs in U.S./California

New U.S. EPA data shows the glass recycling rate jumped to 28.1% in 2007, up three percentage points from 2006 (25.3%). An estimated 3.2 million tons were recovered compared to 2.9 million in 2006.

January 30, 2009