Flexibles

Mars Food is First to Launch Recyclable, Microwavable Rice Pouch

Offering the same functionality as multilayer flexible packaging, the monolayer PP stand-up pouch will be introduced in limited European markets in 2021 for brands that include Ben’s Original and Seeds of Change.

December 11, 2020

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Sustainability

Kemira Announces Partnership with Danimer Scientific

Kemira

Kemira, a manufacturer of sustainable chemical solutions for water intensive industries, and Danimer Scientific, a manufacturer of biodegradable materials, will develop biodegradable aqueous barrier coatings for more sustainable paper and board products.

December 10, 2020

Flexibles

HF/F/S Machine Offers Automatic Changeover, 140 pouches/min

The CMR II from Cloud, part of its CMR line of continuous-motion hf/f/s machines, completes changeover in just 15 minutes and requires just one tooling post for all bag sizes.

November 13, 2020

Flexible packaging

Label/Flex-Pack Printer Rolls Out New Digital and Silk-Screen Capabilities

Overnight Labels adds an HP digital press with HP Mosaic, capable of generating thousands of unique graphics from one label design, and installs a new rotary silk-screen print unit.

November 12, 2020

Flexibles

Online Tool Speeds Flexible Packaging Prototyping

New app-like virtual design configurator puts control of pouch prototype design in the customer’s hands, reducing design time by up to a week and stimulating new ideas in package design.

November 11, 2020

Flexibles

Shrink Wrap Side Sealers Handle Variable Pack Sizes

That was the Clamco 6800CS automatic side sealer, a highly efficient all-electric side sealer that combines a hot-knife end seal with an adjustable seal and trim knife.

November 11, 2020

Plastics/resins

Cap Sterilization and Industry 4.0 HMI for Liquid Filling/Capping

Serac President & CEO Dino Chece shares his thoughts on the company’s new technologies, featured in its PACK EXPO Showroom.

November 11, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

PlastiCorr, the Brown Box Replacement, at PACK EXPO Connects

Sustainable box system is moisture resistant, improves safety and ergonomics, and has no extra thickness.

November 11, 2020

Flexible packaging

PE and BOPP High-Barrier Films for Mono-Material Packaging

Toppan USA announces full-scale availability of its transparent, vapor-deposited PE- and BOPP-based mono-material barrier films in the U.S. and Europe.

November 11, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Packaging Recyclability and Flexible Packaging

The Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR) wants to ensure the health and economic success of the plastics recycling industry by providing critical guidance. The challenges of flexible packaging are pushing new innovations.

November 10, 2020

Plastics/resins

Recyclable Shrink-Film Family Approved for Store Drop-Off

New recyclable Clysar EVO all-purpose film and Clysar EVOX high-strength, high-speed film are prequalified for the Store Drop-Off label by the How2Recycle program.

November 10, 2020

Beverage

Flip-top Plastic Cap

The PACK EXPO Connects focus at IPL Inc. was on flip-top plastic caps, which consumers love because they are so great for convenience and portability.

November 10, 2020

Flexible packaging

Portfolio of Recycle-Ready PE Films

Amcor’s AmPrima films are available in a range of ultra-clear and heat-resistant versions, pre-qualified for the How2Recycle Store Drop-Off label.

November 9, 2020