Plastics/resins

Bottle gets the drop on fabric softener category

Ultra-concentrated fabric softener line from Unilever debuts in a droplet-shaped bottle with a vibrant full-body label that conveys the formula’s intense fragrance and freshness.

November 4, 2015

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Cartons and boxes

Package brings to life tech toy possibilities

Package design firm captures the excitement of the Makey Makey computer invention kit by creating an engaging and visual interactive experience for consumers.

October 30, 2015

Contract Packaging

Nulogy enhances scheduling integration, data visibility

Tighter co-pack scheduling integration and interactive reporting functions are the latest enhancements to the developer’s cloud-based platform.

October 30, 2015

Consumer packaged goods

The Brawny Man now featured on paper towel packaging

Updated design features graphics that demonstrate the brand’s values of toughness and strength, drawing inspiration from classic comic book heroes.

September 16, 2015

Labels

Paint moves from metal to plastic

Leading Ukrainian paint producer Meffert Ganza Farben is creating product differentiation in the DIY sector with the re-launch of its paint in the Paintainer® plastic pail.

September 8, 2015

Flexible packaging

Pouching hard-to-handle pet treats

As global demand for its pet foods has risen, World Pet needed more capacity in the standup pouch machine category, but the equipment had to be good at odd shapes.

August 26, 2015

Labels

Labels drive cross marketing

Extended-text labels have established a strong foothold in pharmaceutical applications because they provide ample space for the sometimes lengthy regulatory information that is common in the pharma space.

August 24, 2015

Sustainable Packaging

School/office supply products divert 300,000+ PET bottles from landfill

A new line of school and office supplies in Canada, R3VOLVED uses 100% recycled materials for its products, packaging, and POS materials.

August 21, 2015

Sustainability

P&G to increase PCR content in 230M laundry care bottles annually

Representing enough plastic to go from North to South Pole, 230M bottles annually of some of P&G’s flagship laundry care brands will soon comprise up to 50% PCR material.

August 7, 2015

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Nonprofit co-packer adds new rotary sealer

SubCon Industries employs 200 with disabilities, expands with new blister sealer.

July 29, 2015

Containers

‘D’-shaped bottle differentiates custom motor oils

Packaging for Driven Racing Oil’s custom motor oil formulated for race cars and vintage autos gets a makeover with a custom, D-shaped bottle that differentiates it on-shelf.

July 10, 2015

Protective/transport packaging

Brilliant move to mushroom packaging

Lighting manufacturer switches to protective packaging made from mushroom ‘roots’ for its wall sconces, enabling faster packing, damage-free shipping, and a more sustainable packaging solution.

June 30, 2015

Detergents/cleaners

Off The Shelf: Loading up on laundry packaging innovation

New Purex PowerShot package provides auto dosing of super-concentrated liquid laundry detergent through its “PowerShot engine” integrated dosing/measuring cap, while Puretergent “better for you” detergent comes in a 50-oz flexible pouch with attached dispensing tap and measuring cup.

June 5, 2015