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TricorBraun acquires Cal-West

TricorBraun has acquired Cal-West Tool & Mold, a custom designer and manufacturer of blow molds.

Jul 31, 2005

The acquisition, finalized on August 1, 2005, provides additional depth to TricorBraun’s services by broadening its range of in-house capabilities. TricorBraun Design Group has changed its name to TricorBraun Design & Engineering to better represent its acquired services.

TricorBraun

Packaging World Annual Outlook Report 2026

Packaging World Annual Outlook Report 2026

The packaging innovations from PACK EXPO worth your attention.

The packaging innovations from PACK EXPO worth your attention.

Discover Leading Suppliers

Discover Leading Suppliers

Machinery Basics

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A Look into the World of Cartoning Equipment

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A Look at Feeding and Inserting Equipment on the Packaging Line

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How Products are Loaded and Sealed into Pre-Made Bags and Pouches

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Learn About 4 Different Types of Wrapping Machines for Your Product

PET thermoforms, which include clamshells, trays, cups, and tubs commonly used for fresh produce and prepared foods. Food packaging accounted for approximately 79% of reported PET thermoform sales in 2024.

PET Thermoform Recovery Rises, but Circularity Gap Widens

NAPCOR reports record PET thermoform recovery in 2024, but declining recycled-content use exposes processing challenges and weak domestic demand.

Christine Bush of Schneider Electric proposed pairing traditional ROI calculations with a Plant Vitality Index that measures line condition, flexibility, workforce readiness, sustainability, and other strategic priorities.

Adding a Plant Vitality Score Could Strengthen Automation ROI

The shipper box represents Zavida Coffee Roasters' first entry into Keurig-compatible pods at Costco.

Zavida Coffee Roasters Bets On Digitally Printed Corrugated

A shopper scans a clamshell of Salinas Valley strawberries and sees where and when it was harvested, a suggested storage temperature, and a pairing idea. In Bonin's framing, the 2D barcode is where the supply chain's operational intelligence finally reaches the person in the aisle.

Walmart: FSMA 204 Compliance as the Floor, Not the Ceiling

(from l. to r.) Moderator Matt Reynolds, Packaging World; Sarah Pamplona Santos, Closed Loop Partners; Scott DeFife, Glass Packaging Institute; and Kenneth Laverdure, Estée Lauder Companies.

The Billion-Package Problem: Small-Format Recycling Solutions Emerge

Retail multipack suppliers, all in one place

25+ vetted systems for cups, tubs, and bottles — shrink, paperboard, banding, clip, and more. Free download.

Retail multipack suppliers, all in one place

Co-packers: the competitive gap is widening

Brands want more than low bids. See what automation, services, and sustainability mean for CM/CPs in 2026.

Co-packers: the competitive gap is widening

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Campbell's Revolution

Campbell Wrapper Debuts Updates to Revolution Flow Wrapper at PACK EXPO International 2026

At Booth S-1700, Campbell Wrapper will demonstrate the Revolution, which features a new 45-degree chicane feed system, updated Allen-Bradley controls, integrated vision inspection, and paper-film packaging capabilities.

Quest Showcases Robotic Technology in Flexible One Solution to Help Manufacturers Navigate Complex Packaging Environments

All-Fill Showcases Custom Packaging Systems at PACK EXPO International 2026

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