E-commerce

Right-Size Package Design for E-Comm Shippers

International Paper’s eBos service uses modeling software to analyze a brand’s mix of products along with in-depth design services to create optimized shippers for e-commerce.

November 10, 2020

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Protective/transport packaging

Rondo-Pak Expands Capacity at Two Facilities

Rondo-Pak

Rondo-Pak expanded the capacity at its primary facilities in Camden, N.J. and San Juan, Puerto Rico, with the addition of die-cutting and folder-gluer machinery.

November 9, 2020

Cartons and boxes

Butcher-Paper Pack Reenvisioned for Retail

Plant-based meat company No Evil Foods replicates the experience of unwrapping a butcher paper-packed product with an origami-style carton decorated with whimsical, approachable graphics.

November 2, 2020

Sustainability

Cascades to Launch Packaging Solutions at PACK EXPO Connects

Cascades Inc.

Cascades will introduce four new eco-friendly packaging solution brands at PACK EXPO Connects.

October 19, 2020

Cartons and boxes

Celestial Seasonings Goes Bold for Gen Z

Understanding that Gen Z is less likely to respond to text-heavy packaging, the company introduces a new functional line and updates core varieties with iconic, attention-grabbing graphics.

October 5, 2020

Cartons and boxes

E-Shaped Carton Calls Out Environmentally Friendly Position

Simple and direct, new packaging in the shape of an 'E' for E-Cloth reusable microfiber cleaning cloths cuts through the clutter of cleaning products, offering a chemically-free way to clean.

September 23, 2020

Protective/transport packaging

Gertex Solutions Acquires Impak Packaging Systems

Gertex Solutions Inc.

Gertex Solutions Inc. announced the acquisition of Toronto-based Impak Packaging Systems Inc.

September 11, 2020

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Laundry Pod Pioneer Advances Sustainability with Move to E-Commerce

The first company to launch liquid laundry detergent pods in 2005, Dropps moves from retail to D2C to strengthen its responsiveness to consumers and advance its sustainable packaging efforts.

September 10, 2020

Sustainability

Planet-Focused Companies Band Together for Coastal Cleanup Month

Boxed Water Is Better

As plastic waste surges in the pandemic era, eco-friendly brands are joining Boxed Water in bringing awareness back to the environment and offering a planet-focused giveaway in the process.

September 3, 2020

Sustainability

Luxury and Sustainability Coexist in Fashion Mystery Box

Sustainable e-commerce fashion brand Heat gets a sophisticated, luxury shipper with a metal closure that can be removed for recycling.

August 31, 2020

Workforce

Colbert Packaging Makes a Difference Employing and Mentoring Youth

Colbert Packaging Corp.

Seven plus years ago, Tim Price, Vice President/General Manager of Colbert Packaging offered Kyle Kamerer Jr. a job performing general manufacturing labor. Today, he’s supervising a department at Colbert.

August 25, 2020

Workforce

WestRock Announces MPS Leadership Change

Smurfit Westrock

Marc Shore, president of WestRock’s Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS) business, decided to leave WestRock, effective August 17, 2020. Patrick Kivits has assumed the role of president, MPS since Shore’s departure.

August 20, 2020

Secondary Packaging

Multipacker Helps Historic Brewery Juggle Multiplying SKUs

There’s a lot more than bock beer in Shiner, Texas. A new automated secondary packaging system allowed Spoetzl Brewery to expand its range of formats, automate variety packs, and ultimately, reach all new cohorts of beer drinkers.

August 12, 2020