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Daren Roberts Named Plant Manager for Kendall Packaging

Roberts is responsible for overseeing plant activities to meet business objectives and is accountable for all aspects of Kendall's Pittsburgh, Kan. plant performance.

Robatech to Offer Events on Adhesive Application Solutions in E-commerce

From March 15-17, 2022, Robatech will focus on sustainable adhesive application solutions for e-commerce packaging at two events: Live at CCE International in Munich and virtually in the Robatech Solutions Showcase.

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Naturally Done: Plant-Based Take Out Containers and Compostable Innovations

See a few examples of plant-based and compostable packaging innovations from ThePackHub’s January Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

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Ryan Schuelke Promoted to Chief Sales Officer for Enercon Industries

In this newly created position, Schuelke will be responsible for leading Enercon’s Cap Sealing, Object Treating & Web Treating Sales teams, as well as Parts & Customer Support Teams.

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Eastman Investing up to $1 Billion to Accelerate Circular Economy

The company is building world’s largest material-to-material molecular plastics recycling facility, which is projected to handle up to 160,000 metric tonnes of hard-to-recycle waste annually.

Pack Green Coalition Launches

The new sustainable packaging initiative will seek to replace unnecessary plastic from the food and beverage and packaging supply chains.

The four areas of focus for the programs within KiiP are: The Last 100 Yards, Aseptic Handling, Speeding Things Up, and Sustainability.

Kilmer Innovations in Packaging Tackles 'Wicked Problems' in Med Device Sterility

KiiP is an industry initiative ‘solving wicked problems in healthcare packaging.’ They’re gathering passionate team members to tackle nebulous topics, ultimately improving patient safety.

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Learn Why Manufacturers Should Target Cobots

Upcoming PMMI Business Intelligence webinar focuses on The Evolution of Components Used in Industrial Robots.

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TIPA, Printpack, Digimarc Create Digital Watermark for Compostable Packaging

TIPA partnered with Printpack and Digimarc Corp. to create the first digital watermark for compostable packaging.

When is a Retrofit Appropriate for Packaging Machinery?

Retrofits of existing packaging machinery can result in substantial cost savings, and enable an incremental approach to Industry 4.0 initiatives. But they may not always be the right choice.

Michelle Bryson Appointed Global Sustainable Packaging Leader for BW Packaging Systems

Bryson will lead the development of sustainable solutions for BW Packaging and collaborate with team members and customers on the usage of responsible materials, recyclability, packaging design, waste, carbon footprint reduction, and more.

Beverage manufacturers can find the right solutions for these challenges at PACK EXPO East (March 21-23, Philadelphia).

Four Drivers Changing the Beverage Industry

PACK EXPO East offers CPG solutions to the packaging and processing beverage challenges of functionality, sustainability, consumer health consciousness and convenience.

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Solving Packaging Format Challenges: Communication is Key

When CPGs and OEMs discussed challenges surrounding packaging formats, designs, and materials, most said improving industry partnerships is the solution.

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Leaders In Packaging 2022: A Thank You from the Publisher

'Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.'– Henry Ford

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Alexandria Tech Students Earn PMMI, PMG Packaging Scholarship

This Minnesota State system school boasts a strong Applied Mechatronics program located right in the center of a well-known, thriving packaging machinery building region in and around Alexandria, Minnesota.

New Balance Team Sports switched to a reusable, returnable pack design to improve branding and reduce waste in a sampling and sizing program that previously shipped product in traditional kraft corrugated.

Durable, Reusable Sampling Packs Reduce Waste, Improve Brand Experience

New Balance Team Sports made the leap from traditional corrugated in D2C sampling and sizing returns to a durable, reusable PET fabric pack. It’s branding makes a nice impression and distinguishes it from other shippers, while being more sustainable.

Printpack Invests in Nexus Circular

Printpack's investment, part of a larger round of private funding, supports the commercial scale up of Nexus Circular's proprietary advanced recycling process.

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Garrett Guinn Joins SOMIC Packaging as Western Regional Sales Manager

Guinn, a decorated U.S. Army veteran and executive recruiter who switched careers, has spent the last 15 years in business development, sales. and marketing. Based in Spokane, Wash., he will report to CEO Peter Fox.

Sustainability Secrets from Tetra Pak & Compass Group USA

Tetra Pak and Compass Group Talk Sustainability

Listen as global packaging and processing heavyweights break down how brands develop on-pack messaging that appeals to consumers.

Sustainability Success Must Address the Entire Storybook

Over the past few years, the topic of sustainability as it relates to packaging has been expanding, developing, and becoming increasingly important.

The company opted for HERMA Basic applicators for nine packaging lines, applying 300mm-long top labels for product identification and tamper evidence, as well as a label on the side of the kit’s box.

Korea-Based Biotech Co. Outfits Nine COVID-19 Test Kit Lines with New Labelers

Bioneer is meeting test kit needs with applicators that apply 300mm-long top labels for product identification and tamper evidence.

Global Minute: Packaging and Machinery Updates from the UK, Iraq, Spain, and Mexico

Packaging updates from around the globe; retailer-led sustainable packaging material directives, high-speed automated solutions, and paper can package design.