Plastics/resins

Pretium Packaging Invests in EBM Equipment

Pretium Packaging, a manufacturer of plastic containers and closures, made a $3 million dollar investment in new HDPE extrusion blow molding equipment and infrastructure for its Leipsic, Ohio manufacturing plant.

February 27, 2020

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Plastics/resins

CNG’s Lindenmeyr Munroe Division Acquired Wilcox Paper

Central National Gottesman Inc. (CNG)

Central National Gottesman Inc. (CNG) announced that its Lindenmeyr Munroe division acquired the business of Wilcox Paper.

February 26, 2020

Thermoform/fill/seal

Thermoformed Skin Packs Catch Attention, Hook Consumers

To accommodate retailers’ and consumers’ growing demand for case-ready skin packs of fresh fish, this seafood processor and packager turned to flexible, high-speed thermoforming equipment that makes sanitation easy.

February 21, 2020

Sustainability

Avery Dennison Launches rPET Liner

Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison announces the launch of its rPET content liner, becoming the first rPET liner in North America designed for FSC®-certified semi-gloss paper facestock.

February 13, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Dairy is First in South Africa to Use Bio-Based Closure

A new package for Woodland Dairy’s extended shelf-life milk is made from 80% renewable materials and uses a closure partly made from bio-based material, making it 100% recyclable.

February 12, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Regional Coke Labels Sacrifice Branding for Recycling Education

With Coca-Cola set to roll out its new range of plastic bottles made entirely from rPET in Sweden, the beverage giant is unveiling new labels that sacrifice its iconic red and white-cursive branding for a powerful recycling message.

February 6, 2020

Operational Excellence

Unconventional Strategic Partnership Helps Global Juice Brand Expand

Marketed with great success in Europe and Asia as Sonatural, this Portuguese juice maker co-locates with high pressure processor in Pennsylvania forming a unique partnership.

February 5, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Live from TPC: NAPCOR Rolls Out ‘Positively PET’ Campaign

February 5, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Live from TPC: Every Bottle Back Seeks to Close the Loop on PET

Katherine Lugar, President & CEO of the American Beverage Assn., shares how beverage industry initiative involves educational campaign regarding PET bottles' 100% recyclability, on-pack messaging, and investment in recycling infrastructure.

February 4, 2020

Plastics/resins

Tray Sealer/Conveyor Meet Produce Company’s Need for Speed and Space

A tray sealer and integrated conveyor provide Hawthorne Produce with greater throughput and ample production line space for packing, allowing it to meet increased customer demand.

January 30, 2020

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Catapult Print Enhances Onsite Capabilities

Catapult Print

Catapult Print added a third Nilpeter FA press and an Advanced Vision Technology (AVT) inspection system to its printing presses and finishing equipment to enhance its onsite capabilities.

January 23, 2020

Flexibles

ePac Flexible Packaging’s Boston Plant Receives SQF Certification

ePac Flexible Packaging

ePac Flexible Packaging announced that its Boston-based manufacturing facility received the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program Certification.

January 22, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Static Bottle Recycling Rate is Insufficient to Meet CPG Demands for rPET

A new report shows a U.S. recycling rate for PET and HDPE bottles of 28.9% in 2018, far below the volume needed to meet CPG’s upcoming goals around the use of recycled content.

January 17, 2020