Robotics

ABB Opens Global Innovation and Training Campus for Machine Automation at B&R in Austria

The campus will serve as ABB’s global R&D center for machine and factory automation, AI, and software solutions. It was expanded significantly to host machine builders, manufacturers, start-ups, research, and educational institutions.

July 12, 2022

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Sustainability

How Do Recycled Materials Fit with Healthcare Packaging?

Despite more stringent packaging waste regulations coming out of Europe, life sciences brand owners maintain some leeway. Experts offer examples of where recycled content has potential.

July 8, 2022

Sustainability

Wax-Free Cases: Mountaire Farms’ Win is Landfills’ Loss

Poultry processor’s switch to recyclable, food contact-safe cases prevents 87,000+ wax-coated cases from ending up in landfill in first year.

July 7, 2022

Sustainability

Lightweight Tube Innovation, Procter & Gamble's Air-Capsule Package, and a Limestone-Based Plastic Alternative

ThePackHub

See a few examples of package material and construction innovations from ThePackHub’s June Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

July 6, 2022

E-commerce/D2C packaging

'Ships in Own Container' Trend Aims for Simple and Sustainable E-Commerce Packaging

Companies are pushing toward simpler and more sustainable e-commerce packaging with 'Ships in Own Container' boxes. Packaging World's Matt Reynolds and U.K. sustainable packaging expert Paul Jenkins of ThePackHub discuss a few SIOC examples.

July 6, 2022

Sustainability

Package Design Innovating to Match New Consumer Trends

Consumer trends have shifted in the past few years, and many businesses are adapting their product packaging to meet these new priorities.

July 5, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Refillable Personal Care Products a Boon for Boutique Hotel

Fitting both the aesthetics and the eco-friendly vibe of boutique hotel Hero Beach Club, Public Goods personal care products in reusable, bio-based packaging adorn each room of the premium establishment.

July 5, 2022

Sustainability

Green Bay Packaging Acquires Interstate Packaging Corp.

Green Bay Packaging Inc.

Green Bay Packaging Inc. (GBP), acquired Interstate Packaging Corp. located in Albert Lea, Minn. The acquisition is effective June 30, 2022.

July 5, 2022

Sustainability

Insights from Circularity 22 and E-Pack Europe

After a two-year COVID hiatus, Circularity and E-Pack Europe conferences go live, with content on advanced recycling and sustainable packaging for e-commerce, respectively.

July 1, 2022

Palletizing/depalletizing

Toyota Material Handling Hires Daniel Schumacher as Director of Information Technology

Toyota Material Handling

Schumacher joins Toyota from Komatsu, where he served as Global Director of IT Applications and Digital Innovation.

June 30, 2022

Sustainability

Ball Corp. Launches Low Carbon Footprint Aluminum Aerosol Can

Ball Corporation

The sustainable aluminum aerosol can is made with up to 50% recycled content and will be available to customers around the world.

June 29, 2022

Sustainability

Silgan Dispensing Launches Fine Mist, Pump Solutions

Silgan Dispensing

The range of new products offer beauty and personal care brands additional sustainable alternatives without sacrificing performance or prestige.

June 29, 2022

Sustainability

Companies Find Innovative and Sustainable Ways to Protect and Preserve Products

ThePackHub

See a few examples of product protection and preservation innovations from ThePackHub’s June Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

June 29, 2022