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The Monterrey plant is a pioneer in Mexico, being the first in the beverage production sector to use this Valco Melton technology.

Topo Chico Innovates in Case Gluing and Sealing with Valco Melton’s EcoStitch

At its Monterrey plant, Topo Chico has reduced adhesive consumption by nearly 55% in the hot-melt gluing of boxes for its mineral water bottles, thanks to Valco Melton’s technology.

September 15, 2025

Adhesive application

Adhesive application

Coca-Cola's Topo Chico Innovates in Case Gluing and Sealing

At its Monterrey, Mexico plant, Topo Chico reduced adhesive consumption by nearly 55% in the hot-melt gluing of boxes for its mineral water bottles.

September 11, 2025

The adhesive volume is now electronically controlled with the new equipment using 24V signals to activate the electric valves, instead of adjusting the volume using nozzles and pneumatic pressure.

Case/Tray Packing

Cyklop Italy Earns Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards Certification for Food Packaging Materials

The certification validates Cyklop's adherence to global standards for product safety, quality, and operational criteria in food-contact packaging.

July 30, 2025

Secondary Packaging

Cost-Effective Adhesive Melter in a Compact Footprint

Graco's new InvisiPac HM10 reduces material costs through on-demand usage and efficient resource application.

September 13, 2023

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E-commerce/D2C packaging

Right-sized Cases Spell Efficiency for Crutchfield’s D2C Operations

For e-comm and D2C operations like Crutchfield, an audio/visual and consumer electronics specialist, right-sized cases ensure material savings, DIM weight optimization, and consumer satisfaction.

July 19, 2023

Cases are essentially formed from rollstock of contiguous corrugated, with four different fanfold widths being infed into the system.

Nordson Corporation

We are the global leader in hot melt adhesive dispensing solutions. For over 70 years, we have partnered with consumer product good producers and packaging OEMs. With global operations in over 35 countries, Nordson can deliver on customer promises.

11475 Lakefield Drive

Duluth, GA 30097

Pw 46815 Nordson

Robatech AG

Robatech designs and manufactures sustainable solutions for gluing processes that are reliable, safe, and economical. Robatech's experienced teams get gluing projects up and running and ensure smooth operation of adhesive systems around the globe.

1005 Alderman Drive Ste 207

Alpharetta, GA 30005

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Valco Melton

High-performance adhesive dispensing equipment & quality assurance systems for end-of-line packaging. Fully compatible with other industry-standard equipment for easy integration into new, or existing lines, without additional investment. Unsurpassed direct service support.

497 Circle Freeway Drive

Ste 490

Cincinnati, OH 45246

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A Peek at PACK EXPO

It’s been four years since PACK EXPO International graced the halls of Chicago’s McCormick Place with its dynamic presence, and what a return it was.

November 30, 2022

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Chicago Tag & Label Rolls Out Multiplex Labeling Solution

Time-saving Multiplex expedites critical shipping labels and documents for e-commerce.

November 3, 2022

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Secondary Packaging

Automation and Flexibility in EOL Equipment Needed for Expanding SKUs

As the trend of more variety, more sizes, more choices, and ultimately more SKUs increases, end of line machinery is keeping up by including more robots, cobots, and modularity.

February 24, 2022

Automation's expected growth in the EOL space

Secondary Packaging

Report: Innovative New Cartoning Machinery at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

PMMI Media Group editors fanned out across the many booths at PACK EXPO Las Vegas to bring you this Innovations Report. Here’s what they saw in the cartoning category.

February 14, 2022

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Langguth's new wet glue technology for pre-cut labels

Langguth has developed recently a new wet glue technology for pre-cut labels which marks a new reference point in savings, cleanability and sustainability. This is reflected in up to 50% savings in glue consumption when compared to conventional methods

December 21, 2021

With GLU|ECO® it is possible to periodically rid the glue roller of excess glue by making small adjustments, obtaining a much thinner and uniform glue film over labels. This efficiency means savings of up to 50% in glue consumption.

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Products

Graco's QUANTM Electric Diaphragm Pumps

Graco to Showcase the QUANTM Electric Diaphragm Pump + InvisiPac Hot Melt Delivery System at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025

In Graco's Booth N-8410, discover how the QUANTM Electric Diaphragm Pump reduces energy consumption by up to 80% compared to pneumatic pumps, and see the InvisiPac Hot Melt Delivery System, a cost-effective case-sealing solution.

Energy Efficient Adhesive Melter

Adhesive Melter