Containers & Closures

Sonoco Opens Metal Packaging Tech Center in Ohio

New multi-million-dollar facility in Columbus to support Sonoco customers with design, engineering, and development of sustainable metal packaging solutions.

June 11, 2024

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Containers & Closures

Glass Packaging Institute Accepting Entries for 2025 Clear Choice Awards

Glass Packaging Institute

Contenders will vie for top slot in product categories as well as Sustainability & Innovation and Global Member Container.

June 6, 2024

Containers & Closures

Change Parts Names New Regional Sales Manager

Change Parts, Inc.

Sally Dingman will cover the Midwest territories for the manufacturer of bottle and cap handling solutions.

June 6, 2024

Containers & Closures

Kraft Heinz Transitions to 100% rPET for Mayo, Miracle Whip Bottles

The change will eliminate 14 million lb of virgin plastic, once the full range of Kraft Real Mayo and Miracle Whip sizes have switched to 100% rPET.

June 6, 2024

Recycling

L’Occitane Cosmetics Bottle Uses 100% Enzymatically Recycled Content

European companies collaborate to produce a fully circular, 100% rPET shower oil bottle made from enzymatically recycled materials that reduce CO2 emissions by 57% versus virgin PET.

June 5, 2024

Containers & Closures

Breakthrough in Recyclable Coffee Packaging

Having successfully commercialized compostable single-serve coffee packaging, Club Coffee continues its sustainability journey with AromaPak® paper-based canisters featuring Boardio® technology for whole bean and ground coffee.

May 28, 2024

Containers & Closures

An Exemplary Model of Niche Business Capabilities

James Alexander has devoted itself to providing the best service in glass and plastic ampoules and a positive work environment.

May 17, 2024

Containers & Closures

TricorBraun Doubles Down on ANZ Packaging Market with Strategic Acquisitions

TricorBraun

Packaging provider TricorBraun bolsters its presence in Australia and New Zealand by acquiring UniquePak (spirits packaging) and Alplas Products (industrial packaging).

May 17, 2024

Recycling

NPE 2024: First Day’s Focus on Automation, Education, and Plastics Circularity

Returning after a six-year hiatus caused by COVID, NPE: The Plastics Show highlights the changes that have taken place in the intervening years.

May 6, 2024

Reusable/Returnable

Novolex Invests in Reusable Packaging Provider OZZI, Accelerating Growth in Closed-Loop Systems

Novolex

Partnership with Eco-Products to boost OZZI's reusable containers and tracking technology for campuses, hospitals, and more.

May 2, 2024

Recycling

Hotel Amenity Bottle Uses 100% Ocean-Bound Plastic

Natural personal care brand LATHER sources certified ocean-bound HDPE for a bottle for its new Landscapes Collection of amenities for hotels and resorts.

April 30, 2024

Rigid

3D-Printed Molds Speed New Unilever Bottle Designs to Market

For Unilever, bottles that are stretch blow molded with a 3D printed tool are nearly indistinguishable from the final product produced through traditional metal tooling processes, and get product to market more quickly.

April 18, 2024

Package design

CANsultants Close Up Shop, But Scott Biondich Charts New Course in Packaging Design

Packaging Innovation & Design

While John Adams retires, Biondich launches Packaging Design & Innovation LLC., a new firm offering packaging consulting to brands and companies.

April 10, 2024