Controls & Machine Components

Chartwell relies on software to comply with track-and-trace deadlines

Scalable software helps pharma firm quickly serialize products from several bottling lines. New bottle labeler, camera and printer all contribute to a track-and-trace solution.

May 2, 2017

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Operational Excellence

3D printing applications could transform healthcare

Frost & Sullivan’s TechVision team says pharmacy distribution is expected to be disrupted by 3D printing that simplifies drug customization.

May 2, 2017

Sustainable Packaging

Snyders-Lance, Inc. & Smithfield Awarded Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing

OpX Leadership Network Honors CPGs who Improved Sustainability in Production Operations

May 2, 2017

E-commerce

PTIS celebrates its 17 year anniversary as an independently-owned consultancy

Operating in their 17th year, PTIS continues to create value across the global packaging value chain.

May 1, 2017

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Otto, automation, and the Great Retail Shift

German e-retailer Otto is using algorithmic business decision systems and a powerful treasure trove of customer data to understand customer experience.

May 1, 2017

E-commerce/D2C packaging

A trio of topics trending in packaging

As IoPP has interacted recently with thought leaders among our members about topics they see as “hot buttons,” three areas emerge:

May 1, 2017

Sustainable Packaging

Optimizing e-commerce packaging for sustainability

When it comes to e-commerce, how much is too much packaging? And, what is the cost of using too little? It’s this balance more than anything else that determines the sustainability of e-commerce packaging.

April 29, 2017

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Fit-to-size automated packing machine saves on shipping costs

E-tailer Mason Companies alleviates DIM weight costs, reduces labor, and optimizes shipping processes with a new box-making system that produces cases on-demand sized to fit each order.

April 29, 2017

Sustainability

Pantene bottle helps save water

P&G introduces a limited-edition shampoo bottle in Southern California that uses an innovative addition to its packaging to help remind consumers to spend less time in the shower.

April 27, 2017

Sustainable Packaging

Aseptic cartons provide sustainable packaging for organic canned tomatoes

Pacific Foods launches a line of organic tomatoes packaged in aseptic cartons.

April 27, 2017

Sustainability

Kleincepts, Inc.: Eco-innovation reduces waste from plastic water bottles

New multiple re-use Eco Connect Bottles® let consumers turn empties into practical items like tables, toys, storage cubes and trash bins.

April 25, 2017

Contract packaging

New Horizon supplements nutraceutical quality with metal detection

Equipment provides filling accuracy, easy changeovers, line uptime benefits for this custom blending and packaging services firm.

April 25, 2017

Sustainable Packaging

L’Oréal USA reports on sustainability goals

Company reports advancements in the areas of reduced carbon emissions, less waste and water usage, and improved packaging, among other successes.

April 24, 2017