Robotics

OTTO Motors and Significans Automation Partner to Bring Robotics to the Printing and Packaging Industry

OTTO Motors, the industrial division of Clearpath Robotics and a manufacturer of AMRs, signed a partnership agreement with Significans Automation Inc. to bring AMR material handling technology to the Printing and Packaging space in the Americas.

September 15, 2021

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Cartoning

Jeff Miller Appointed Regional Sales Manager, Central United States and Central Canada for Pharmaworks

Pharmaworks, a ProMach product brand

Miller will be responsible for bringing Pharmaworks’ blister machines, cartoners, and other packaging systems to pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, medical device and consumer goods manufacturers and contract packers throughout these regions.

September 15, 2021

Conveying & accumulation

Regal Beloit to Exhibit at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Regal Rexnord Corporation

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #SU-7262! Regal Beloit Corp. will showcase its Modsort® Trident three-way sortation system and System Plast® iCOF® condition monitoring device for food and beverage conveyor lines.

September 14, 2021

Sustainability

Deborah McRonald Appointed Chief Corporate Development Officer for Danimer Scientific

Danimer Scientific

In this newly created position, McRonald will lead the development of industry collaborations and joint ventures designed to grow global revenue, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities for Danimer.

September 14, 2021

Flexible packaging

Liquibox to Showcase Latest Bag-in-box Packaging Innovations at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Liquibox

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #SL-6131! Liquibox will showcase bag-in-box packaging, and its newest innovations, with a fresh perspective.

September 13, 2021

Sustainability

Berry Global Joins Polypropylene Recycling Coalition

Berry Global Group, Inc.

Berry Global Group joined The Recycling Partnership’s Polypropylene Recycling Coalition, which is aimed at increasing recycling access for polypropylene.

September 13, 2021

Flexible packaging

JBM Packaging Opens Manufacturing Facility

JBM Packaging

The plant will host additional production and new services while providing easier transportation options for Fair Chance team members.

September 9, 2021

Sustainability

Lifoam Industries Commercially Launches Sustainable Packaging Solution for Cold Chain Shipping

Lifoam

Lifoam Industries, LLC, a business segment and subsidiary of LifeMade Products LLC, announced the launch of its Envirocooler insulated shipper with Bioffex technology.

September 8, 2021

Flexible packaging

Mondi to Introduce Sustainable Innovations at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Mondi North America

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #Booth N9405! Mondi Consumer Flexibles in North America will showcase three new sustainability-driven packaging innovations: FlexiBag in Box, FlexiBag Recyclable, and FlexiBag Recycle Handle.

September 7, 2021

Sustainability

RRD to Introduce a Single-Source Folding Carton Service at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

RRD

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #N-8805! R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. (RRD) will introduce its end-to-end, single-source folding carton service designed to help brands design for sustainability.

September 7, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

BIC Transforms its Approach to Plastic Products & Packaging

New sustainability goals around its use of plastic drive BIC to look at new options for products and packaging, including a greater use of recycled materials, a move from plastic to paperboard, and refillable and reusable alternatives.

September 7, 2021

Sustainability

Reusable Deodorant Packaging Helps Keep Consumers Smelling Nice, More Sustainably

Personal care brands are introducing a range of refillable deodorant systems using a various materials and packaging systems to reduce the use of plastic. Watch this Take Five video to find out more.

September 3, 2021

Sustainability

Synerlink to Demonstrate SNAPCUT PET Cutting Technology at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Synerlink

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #C-1800! Synerlink will demonstrate its SNAPCUT cutting tool technology that cuts and pre-cuts PET, PP, and other recyclable and recycled plastics (PLA, rPET) at a thickness of 0.6mm.

September 3, 2021