Around the industry

Aug 13th, 2009
Pw 5022 Kcp 200
Kraken Automation has introduced the KCP-200 semiautomatic, high-speed case-packing system with dual- or single-pack stations. The case-packer is suitable for manual-pack applications requiring multiproduct flexibility and portability in a small footprint (200 or more ppm).
Sovereign implemented serialization and aggregation on all three configurations of packaging lines at once.
CDMO Speeds its Line with Open-Source L4 Serialization System
With the serialization deadline approaching, Sovereign Pharmaceuticals implemented open-source software that allows the company to make their own changes and improve packaging efficiency.
Jan 16th, 2020
A Chicago-based partnership of businesses, economic developers, service providers, and municipalities is offering a food co-packing expansion opportunity.
Co-Pack Opportunity in Chicago’s South Suburbs
A Chicago-based partnership of businesses, economic developers, service providers, and municipalities is offering a food co-packing expansion opportunity.
Dec 12th, 2019
A new study from Technavio estimates the global contract packaging market will grow 8% through 2022.
Global Co-Packing Market Expected to Grow 8% Through 2022
New market research attributes growth in rapid growth of the global consumer goods manufacturing market in both developed and developing countries.
Dec 12th, 2019
Anne Marie Mohan, Editor, Contract Packaging
Plastic Bans: A Threat or an Opportunity for Contract Packagers?
As the war on single-use plastics heats up, are you ready to help your contract packaging customers find new and innovative options?
Nov 6th, 2019
The CPA has named a new president of the association.
A Changing of the Guard at CPA
Tim Koers, Immediate Past President of CPA, The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers, turns over the reins of the organization to former CPA Vice President, Mark O’Malley.
Nov 4th, 2019
Industry award to honor packaging and processing professionals
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Industry award to honor packaging and processing professionals
Beginning March 3, PMMI will accept nominations for the Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame. Since 1971, this prestigious award has recognized some of the most distinguished contributors to industry. Learn more »
Dec 11th, 2019
There are 60 members of the European Co-Packers Association
European Co-Packing Market is Growing
Market report from the European Co-Packers Association depicts a healthy industry, but new requirements from CPGs for quality management and turnkey services present challenges.
Aug 26th, 2019
Together, Friendship Industries and Able Solutions employ 154 workers.
Social mission underpins contract packaging business
Commercial non-profit Friendship Industries balances its mission with margins, as it provides jobs and work skills training for disabled persons and for those with barriers to employment.
Jul 29th, 2019
Survey: contract packagers evaluating e-commerce opportunities
New survey shows the majority of CP/CMs are dabbling their toes in the e-commerce waters, concentrating their efforts on improving their warehouse processes and operational efficiency.
Jul 17th, 2019
CPA Managing Director Ron Puvak
PMMI Roadshow: 6 trends driving the need for packaging innovation
CPA Managing Director Ron Puvak details the market forces, consumer trends, and radical technologies that are driving new packaging solutions.
Jun 28th, 2019
Eric Wilhelm, Founder & CEO, Coregistics
Live from PMMI Roadshow: Co-packer shows off ‘Stranger Things’
A tour of Coregistics headquarters reveals some ‘Stranger Things,’ as well as a very complex labeling line for Coca-Cola, both of which demonstrate the co-packer’s belief that ‘no customer job is impossible.’
Jun 5th, 2019
Tim Koers, COO, The Visual Pak Companies
‘Unseasonably hot’ annual meeting
The CPA Annual Meeting in Tampa features hot topics, including automation and e-commerce.
Apr 8th, 2019
At CPA’s Sourcing Center, visitors learned more about contract packagers/manufacturing services from industry experts.
CPA grows and evolves
The Contract Packaging Association holds successful events and rolls out an improved website.
Apr 6th, 2019
At the meeting, CPA presented a dozen dynamic sessions.
‘Riding the Wave – Adapting to the New World of Outsourcing’
As the Consumer Packaged Goods industry undergoes veritable tsunami of change, contract packagers/contract manufacturers need to position themselves to ride the waves to growth.
Apr 5th, 2019
One of four new metal detectors at Phoenix Formulations ensures product quality and safety.
Nutraceutical provider has quality in the bag (and bottle)
New metal detectors, X-ray systems, and checkweighers for eight packaging lines ensure final product quality and safety, and detect under- and overweight packages.
Apr 4th, 2019
New report from PMMI looks at co-packers' automation challenges.
Co-packers challenged to leverage automation
A new report from PMMI, “Vision 2025,” enumerates those challenges that contract packagers face when automating and offers suggestions on overcoming these hurdles.
Apr 3rd, 2019
Anne Marie Mohan, Editor, Contract Packaging
Automation becomes viable
In the contract packaging environment, automation traditionally has not been an option. But as cobots become more affordable and easier to program, they offer a new opportunities.
Apr 2nd, 2019
Impact Zone
Contract Packaging - the new frontier for brand innovations
There is a “perfect storm” of market forces turning food and CPG manufacturers to CP/CM partners for product, process and external innovations. Consumer trends, sustainability, and new technologies are also drivers of this “new frontier.”
Mar 28th, 2019
Auto injector assembly is among the functions carried out by PCI for its global biopharmaceutical clients.
PCI joins the fight on opioid abuse
PCI addresses opioid abuse by advocating for limited medication doses and using adherence-prompting unit-dose packs. Meanwhile, it’s closely watching Amazon and e-commerce for potential impact on Rx and OTC package design.
Mar 21st, 2019
Stay Fresh Foods runs fruit and vegetables juices, lemonades, cold-brew coffees, probiotic waters, and more.
HPP paired with bottle filling proves to be a powerful combination
Stay Fresh Foods finds success in the rapidly expanding High Pressure Processing market, then adds bottling services to provide healthy-beverage customers with a one-stop shop.
Mar 3rd, 2019
More in Contract packaging
Reverse logistics
Live at CPA: Contract packagers must offer (and advertise) reverse logistics capabilities
Dave Mabon of Ongoing Value thinks the many contract packagers that are capable of reverse logistics services, often simply by virtue of their software, are leaving money on the table by not advertising it as part of their value proposition.
Feb 22nd, 2019
Generations
Live at CPA: Address differences between generations in your marketing
Generations are formed by economic, technological, and historical events that happen during formative years, and they create like-thinking cohorts. Awareness of the differences and similarities between them can inform how narrowly (or widely) you target with packaging design and messaging.
Feb 21st, 2019
CPA to participate in 2019 ProFood Tech Partner Program
CPA to participate in 2019 ProFood Tech Partner Program
CPA’s Sourcing Center booth will provide information to attendees on CPA members’ packaging and manufacturing services and how to engage these service providers.
Feb 13th, 2019
Foley Family Wine’s Guenoc wine in a 275-mL can is an ‘adventure seeker’s brand.’
Co-packer, brand owners toast success of wine in a can
Canned wine takes off for co-packer Free Flow Wines after it adds a canning line. Also getting a boost are customers Essentially Geared and Foley Family Wines.
Jan 23rd, 2019
An on-demand webinar, “Rise of the Planet of the CoBots,” is available on the association website.
Contract Packaging Association update
CPA offers an abundance of educational and industry intelligence resources
Nov 14th, 2018
The need to create specialized packaging for pharmaceuticals has boosted contract manufacturing and packaging.
Key insights from new global contract packaging market report
A new research report from Mordor Intelligence looks at growth, trends, and forecasts for the global contract packaging market.
Nov 14th, 2018
Tim Koers, CPA President
New management brings new opportunities
The new partnership with PMMI for management support of the Contract Packaging Association is going well, with the group already realizing several member benefits.
Nov 14th, 2018
Anne Marie Mohan, Editor, Contract Packaging
A passion for packaging
There are some people in the packaging industry who make an indelible impression due to their passion for packaging.
Nov 14th, 2018
Supply chain
Tackling supply chain complexities
The September 12 Evolution of Excellence conference was organized as a way of exploring supply chain collaboration in a disruptive retail and e-commerce environment. Here are two highlights.
Nov 5th, 2018
A handful of POP displays provides examples of some of the company’s previous projects.
From concept to store floor: ‘Whatever it takes’
All women-led Canadian design firm and contract packager/3PL Repack Canada does ‘whatever it takes’ to help its clients build stronger, better brands.
Nov 5th, 2018
CPA Releases Next Edition of Landmark Industry Research Report
CPA releases next edition of landmark industry research report
Expands on 2017 research forecasting further into the industry’s future
Sep 27th, 2018
Capacity LLC's Jeff Kaiden at Frain Integration's Evolution of Excellence summit.
CPGs: embrace direct-to-consumer e-commerce
The opening keynoter at the September 12 Evolution of Excellence conference had this advice on e-commerce for today’s CPG companies: Selling through Amazon is not the only way.
Sep 12th, 2018