Flexible packaging

LasX, Karlville Launch Configure-to-order Equipment for Flexible Packaging Converters

To help flexible packaging converters respond quickly to changing consumer demands and customer requirements, LasX developed FreshFocus, a configure-to-order, laser-based system for creating easy-open and breathable features in packaging films.

May 10, 2022

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Digital Printing

PCMC Hosts Ribbon-cutting Event for its Packaging Innovation Center

Paper Converting Machine Co.

On April 26, Paper Converting Machine Co. (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, welcomed 70-plus customers, suppliers, and area supporters to its new Packaging Innovation Center for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tour, and overview presentation.

May 6, 2022

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Sidel Receives Certification for its Vocational Training Programs

Sidel Group

Sidel received French Qualiopi Certification for its global training methodology, reinforcing its commitment to provide additional value to customers through long-term support programs.

May 5, 2022

Sustainability

Creation Reprographics Signs Agreement to Supply Fujifilm’s Flenex FW Flexo Plates

Fujifilm

Creation Reprographics, a dedicated prepress partner to packaging and label printers, signed a four-year deal to supply Fujifilm’s Flenex FW sustainably focused water-washable flexo plates.

May 5, 2022

Flexibles

Scrumptiously Printed ‘Box Pouch’ Expands Distribution, Consumer Convenience for Gourmet Popcorn

To expand merchandising options for its tube-packed gourmet popcorn, Popcornopolis introduces a resealable, stand-up box pouch decorated with images of the iconic tubes.

March 24, 2022

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

New Blow/fill Line for Israel’s Tempo Beverages

A new one-way PET line for Israeli beverage producer Tempo Beverages combines a latest-generation stretch blow molding technology with a new filler.

March 9, 2022

Flexible packaging

Glenroy to Increase Adhesive Lamination Capacity

Glenroy, Inc.

To address increase in demand for sustainable flexible packaging, Glenroy is investing in additional adhesive lamination capacity.

March 8, 2022

Flexible packaging

Overnight Labels Installs New Digital Flexible Packaging Press

Overnight Labels, Inc.

New digital flexible packaging options poised to shakeup the packaged goods industry.

February 14, 2022

Coding, Printing & Labeling

B2+ Digital Inkjet Press Brings New Opportunities

Plenty of commercial printing companies have expanded into the packaging market in recent years, and many times they do so by way of digital printing technology. Spectrum Printing Co. of Tucson, Ariz., is a good example.

January 10, 2022

Digital Printing

PCMC Opens Packaging Innovation Center

Paper Converting Machine Co.

Paper Converting Machine Co. (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, opened a new Packaging Innovation Center, at its headquarters in Green Bay. It will serve as a hub for demonstrations, training, education, industry trials, and research and development.

December 1, 2021

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Amazon Invests in Fit-to-Size Boxmaking Equipment Company

Amazon expects that the technology could reduce the cubic volume for each box by 24% on average and reduce the use of approximately 1 billion plastic air pillows by the end of 2022.

November 8, 2021

Retail display packaging

Rohrer Corp. Acquires Coburn Carton Solutions

Rohrer Corporation

Rohrer Corp., a retail-packaging designer and manufacturer, acquired Coburn Carton Solutions, a printer and folding carton converter.

October 5, 2021

Plastics/resins

R&D/Leverage, with its Injection Molds, Blow Molds, and IP for Sale, to Exhibit at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

R&D/Leverage

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #SU-8455! R&D/Leverage USA will highlight its injection mold manufacturing capabilities.

September 21, 2021