Material handling

Modest market demand for corrugated in U.S.

E-commerce and retail-ready applications will drive growth for corrugated boxes; folding carton demand to be sustained by the foodservice carryout and pharmaceutical markets.

April 27, 2016

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Flexibles

Constantia Flexibles expands film capacity in Germany

Constantia invests upwards of four million euro into its burgeoning Weiden, Germany, film manufacturing site.

April 26, 2016

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Patients the Ultimate Winners in HCPC’s Compliance Packages of the Year Competition

Clear dosing instructions, package design and color coding contribute to winning packs for Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Merck and MannKind; MSU student wins scholarship.

April 26, 2016

Flexibles

Flexible Packaging Association launches new website

The new flexpack.org website is more streamlined, more user-friendly, and contains a wealth of useful information.

April 26, 2016

Containers

Consumer convenience is key for new fuel treatment bottle

Lube-Tech launches a new package design for its fuel treatment line that addresses ease of product dosing, product contamination, recyclability, and differentiation on shelf.

April 25, 2016

Sustainability

JUST water bottle now includes plant-based materials

JUST water takes its hybrid bottle carton to the next level of environmental friendliness by creating a bottle with a plant-based shoulder and cap, for 82% renewable resource content.

April 24, 2016

Flexibles

Toppan opens barrier film plant in Georgia

In early April 2016, Toppan USA, Inc. cut the ribbon on a new 104,000-sq-ft plant in Griffin, GA.

April 22, 2016

Additives, coatings & inks

Domino Open House to feature 38 tabletop exhibits

The Digital Printing Spectrum 2016 event will present educational presentations and equipment demonstrations.

April 21, 2016

Additives, coatings & inks

X-Rite announces partnership with HAVI Global Solutions

PantoneLIVE now available to all HGS ColorSentry customers for improved digital color communication between brand owners and packaging converters.

April 20, 2016

Containers

Coca-Cola reveals new One Brand packaging

Mexico is the first market to adopt the graphics, which feature Coca-Cola’s iconic Red Disc prominently across all of the company’s trademark products.

April 19, 2016

Protective/transport packaging

Akro-Mils opens new warehouse in Ohio

Akro-Mils, a leader in storage, organization, and transport products, opens its new warehouse facility in Wadsworth, OH.

April 19, 2016

Flexibles

MonoSol opens new film production plant in Indiana

MonoSol expands production capacity 15% with the opening of its DuneLand Facility in Portage, IN.

April 18, 2016

Cartons and boxes

Real ingredients are the focus of Nonni’s new biscotti packaging

The new design highlights Nonni’s quality ingredients with vibrant imagery and transparent windows that let consumers see the crunchy biscotti treats inside.

April 18, 2016