Containers

Jennifer Abella named vice president, people for global packaging solutions firm

BW Container Systems named Jennifer Abella vice president of people. She will continue to lead the company’s Culture and People Development department.

August 22, 2016

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Containers

Thea’s Tea gets refreshing redesign

As part of an effort to expand Thea’s English Standard Tea’s product distribution, product labeling is redesigned to reflect the tea’s natural flavors.

August 22, 2016

Sustainability

Report examines use-phase GHGs for aluminum vs. glass, plastic

The greenhouse gas emissions from the refrigeration and transportation of beverages in aluminum cans versus glass and plastic packages are compared.

August 19, 2016

Material handling

Stemedica’s Clinical Trial Using Cryoport Logistics

Companies expand agreement as biotech firm Stemedica uses Cryoport shippers and monitoring systems for a new Phase II clinical trial to assess a stem cell therapy for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

August 16, 2016

Containers

Super-premium tequila bottle embodies ‘The Noble Pursuit’

Casa Noble Tequila undergoes a rebranding that uses the family history of the brand as the basis for authentic, sophisticated new labels that connect to the ‘Spirit of Mexico.’

August 16, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Efficient repacking of pet food made possible through automation

Automated equipment at a new secondary packaging plant for Mackle Petfoods allows the company to create mixed-product multipacks in a range of sizes and formats.

August 15, 2016

Plastics/resins

Convenience, smaller portions to boost cup and lid demand

Freedonia study projects cup and lid market demand to expand 3.9% annually to reach $10.6 billion by 2020.

August 9, 2016

Containers

Limited edition Jägermeister bottle

Herbal liqueur brand owner Jagermeister of Wolfenbüttel, Germany, and print/coating specialist PSL Hehlen have launched a limited-edition range for the iconic 0.7-L Jagermeister square bottle.

August 8, 2016

Sustainability

Plastic cans are not recyclable, advises APR

Association responds to claims by plastic can manufacturers regarding the can’s recyclability, advising that these packages contaminate the recycling stream.

July 25, 2016

Flexibles

Intuitive PETG thermoformed package shines for NorthStar

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes’ Radiogenix™ Isotope Separation System’s product packaging is convenient, intuitive, creative and unconventional.

July 22, 2016

Containers

Widget can creates foamy, frothy head for nitro beer

Samuel Adams introduces a new nitrogenated beer line under its Nitro Project that uses an aluminum can with integrated widget technology to produce a thick, creamy head and smooth mouthfeel.

July 19, 2016

Material handling

Portable Transport Bag Protects Insulin on Cross-Continent Bicycle Journey

Bicyclists travel from Italy to Singapore to help raise diabetes awareness. Temperature-controlled shipper protects insulin for diabetic cyclist during the trip.

July 18, 2016

Conveying & accumulation

Dual-lane checkweigher provides Rx for Teligent

Customized checkweigher matches specialty generic pharmaceutical company’s dual-lane filler, ensuring product quality and providing data to improve yields.

July 14, 2016