Sustainability

Pregis, Henkel Join Forces to Develop Sustainable Protective Packaging Solutions

Together, they will help advance the development of sustainable protective packaging solutions that meet environmental goals and address future packaging requirements.

September 22, 2021

Protective/transport packaging: Page 9

Protective/transport packaging

Clearlake Capital to Acquire Mold-Rite

MRP Solutions

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. signed a definitive agreement to acquire Mold-Rite Plastics, LLC from Irving Place Capital.

September 15, 2021

Sustainability

Lifoam Industries Commercially Launches Sustainable Packaging Solution for Cold Chain Shipping

Lifoam

Lifoam Industries, LLC, a business segment and subsidiary of LifeMade Products LLC, announced the launch of its Envirocooler insulated shipper with Bioffex technology.

September 8, 2021

Flexible packaging

Pregis Invests Additional $32 Million in Michigan Facility

Pregis

The latest investment will be used to expand the current Grand Rapids blown film extrusion facility by adding an additional 55,000 sq ft for manufacturing, warehousing, and office space.

September 8, 2021

Flexible packaging

Pregis Joins the Flexible Packaging Association

Pregis

Pregis, a manufacturer of protective and flexible packaging solutions, joined the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA).

August 18, 2021

Flexible packaging

Pregis Announces New Commercial Leadership Roles

Pregis

David Timm, president of Pregis’ performance flexible operations, established several pivotal roles for the expanded blown film operations.

August 3, 2021

Protective/transport packaging

Ranpak Announces the North American Launch of its Automated Packaging Solution

Ranpak

AutoFill is a high-speed, fully automated, end-of-line packaging system that optimizes void fill dispensing and maximizes throughput.

August 3, 2021

Flexible packaging

Georgia-Pacific Expands Manufacturing of Curbside Recyclable Paper Padded Mailers for E-Commerce

Georgia-Pacific Packaging

Georgia-Pacific’s new facilities will support the growing demand for more sustainable shipping envelopes.

July 28, 2021

Sustainability

Pregis Receives Industrial Compostable Certification

Pregis

Pregis received the industrial compostable certification for its Flo-Pak Bio product line of loose fill products—The Bio One (green, using natural food coloring) and The Clean Bio One (white) chips.

July 28, 2021

Protective/transport packaging

Pinnacle Packaging CEO Nicole DeJoris Receives Daily Herald Business Ledger’s 2021 C-Suite Award

Pinnacle Packaging

DeJoris was one of 20 suburban business leaders who received the award that honors C-level executives for the leadership, business, and civic contributions they have made to their organizations and to the suburban Chicago community.

July 27, 2021

Protective/transport packaging

Creative Packaging Co. to Open New Manufacturing Facility

Creative Packaging Co.

Creative Packaging Co. a manufacturing of refrigerant gel packs used for temperature-controlled cold chain shipping, will open a manufacturing facility in Chicago, Ill.

July 26, 2021

Sustainability

Ranpak Announces Investment in Pickle Robot Co.

Ranpak

Ranpak Holdings Corp. announced its investment in Pickle Robot Co., a manufacturer of robots designed for automated sorting, loading, and unloading of packaged goods within logistical lines.

July 9, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Views on Produce Packaging

Kingsville, Ont.-based Red Sun Farms is the largest fully integrated high-tech greenhouse company in North America. Director of Marketing and Packaging Leona Neill discusses the firm’s use of more sustainable packaging, including molded fiber.

June 29, 2021