Filling, Capping & Closing

Mary Kay Hits the Sweet Spot on Speed with Mascara Packaging Line

To boost mascara and other tube production at Mary Kay’s Lewisville, Texas facility, it turned out that intermediate speeds and intermittent motion were the right mix of speed, sophistication, and throughput.

July 26, 2024

Business Drivers/Specialty

Recycling

Aldi, Paulig, and Scan Sverige Introduce Recyclable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations from Aldi, Paulig, and Scan Sverige from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

July 24, 2024

Recycling

Revolution Appoints New President and CEO

Revolution Sustainable Solutions

Scott Coleman takes reins to accelerate growth in sustainable materials and recycling.

July 23, 2024

Logistics/Supply Chain

Bastian Solutions Breaks Ground on New Campus in Noblesville, Indiana

Bastian Solutions

Toyota-backed logistics company invests $165 million in manufacturing and corporate headquarters, creating jobs and boosting local economy.

July 22, 2024

Flexible packaging

Volpak and Lecta Join Forces to Create Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Volpak

Partnership aims to develop and test eco-friendly papers for flexible packaging, addressing growing consumer demand for sustainable products.

July 22, 2024

Recycling

From Trash to Treasure: New Facility Turns Used Cartons into Sustainable Building Materials

Market demand drives innovative partnerships that will recycle 750 tons of cartons a month.

July 22, 2024

Contract Packaging

Romark Logistics Named a Top 100 Third Party Logistics Provider for Seventh Consecutive Year

Romark Logistics

Supply chain solutions provider recognized for flexibility, scalability, and sustainability.

July 22, 2024

Digital Transformation

Packaging Predictions from Years Past Prove True Today

Over the years, PW columnists have gone out on limbs, some sturdier than others, to make bold predictions on packaging trends. Their accuracy and hit rate is worth noting.

July 19, 2024

Reusable/Returnable

Craft Naturals, Abel & Cole, and Everdrop Introduce Refillable and Reusable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of refillable and reusable packaging innovations from Craft Naturals, Abel & Cole, and Everdrop from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

July 16, 2024

Additives, coatings & inks

Nike Uses Algae-Based Ink to Decorate Footwear Box

Nike uses a carbon-negative black pigment-based ink made from renewable algae waste to decorate a footwear box for sub-brand ISPA.

July 15, 2024

Recycling

U.S. Plastics Pact Appoints New CEO

U.S. Plastics Pact

Industry veteran Jonathan Quinn will build on the foundation laid by outgoing leader Emily Tipaldo as he spearheads the organization's renewed vision for a plastics circular economy.

July 12, 2024

Bio-based

Finland's R&D Center Develops a ‘Better Cellophane’

Dr. Vinay Kumar of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland shares details on VTT’s work on cellulose-based film and coating materials produced using an environmentally friendly process.

July 12, 2024

Consumer packaged goods

Starbucks, Pringles, and Ybarra Introduce Packaging Material Reduction Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging material reduction innovations from Starbucks, Pringles, and Ybarra from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

July 11, 2024