Flexible packaging

Automatic bagger for baby diapers cuts labor in half

Vietnamese nonwovens company replaces semi-automatic bagger with fully automatic one to increase line capacity while cutting labor in half.

August 11, 2019

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Sustainable Packaging

​Recyclable toothpaste tube brings style to hygiene

Premium toothpaste manufacturer Twice’s signature product, called The Duo, uses the packaging itself to explicitly illustrate the importance of brushing teeth twice daily.

August 8, 2019

Sustainability

Natural Cosmetics Company Spruces up its Packaging

German company biana switches from a PE tube to one made from spruce wood and sugarcane for its line of four natural skin cream products made with grape seed oil.

August 3, 2019

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Kimberly-Clark, Huggies' diaper packs designed for omnichannel

These plant-based diapers, packed in strikingly decorated corrugated or paperboard, are equally SIOC- and shelf-ready.

August 1, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Colgate’s new recyclable tube first to be recognized by Association of Plastic Recyclers

Colgate finalized the design of a first-of-its kind recyclable toothpaste tube that sets a new standard in the industry.

June 14, 2019

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Chemical copacker cuts out inkjet maintenance, supervision

For certain SKUs at Mill-Chem, the switch from continuous to thermal inkjet meant simplicity alongside reduced babysitting and cleanup.

June 13, 2019

Sustainability

Mindfulness pervades packaging for mineral-based sunscreen

The introduction of a new reef-safe SPF 50 sunscreen product from Goddess Garden prompts the selection of recyclable packaging and updated graphics that reflect the brand’s authenticity.

June 12, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Olay to test refillable moisturizer packaging

A three-month pilot by P&G will test consumers’ acceptance of Olay Regenerist Whip moisturizer sold with a refillable pod, designed to significantly reduce plastic waste.

June 5, 2019

Converting equipment

Colgate-Palmolive’s digital printing success

Among the keynoters at day one of the June 4-5 Digital Print for Packaging US 2019 was Colgate-Palmolive’s Luis Arevalo, Design & Packaging Director Latin-America.

June 4, 2019

Containers

Dispenser for personal care product is a delight to (be)hold

An airless dispenser for Italian personal care brand Bionike delivers fast and convenient product access for the consumer, while providing enhanced marketing for the brand.

May 7, 2019

Cosmetics/Personal care

Colgate-Palmolive Mexico talks digital print

Digital Print for Packaging US runs June 4-5 in Orlando, and among the keynote speakers on Day One is Luis Arevalo, Packaging Engineering Director for the Latin America Business Oral Care at Colgate-Palmolive.

April 26, 2019

Additives, coatings & inks

MetaShield: Nanotechnology-based coating

MetaShield LLC launches MetaShieldCLEAN a transparent, nanotechnology-based coating designed to repel stains, dust, and dirt that accumulate on consumer packaging during ordinary use.

March 27, 2019

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Listerine on the go

An innovative 8-count, thermoformed, push-through blister pack with heat-sealed foil lidding for Listerine Ready! Tabs has some intriguing features to it.

March 21, 2019