Flexibles

Constantia Flexibles appoints new EVP of Pharma and acquires Australia's Pemara Labels Group

Pierre-Henri Bruchon was appointed Executive Vice President of Pharma Division and the company acquired Pemara Labels Group of Australia.

November 16, 2015

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Cartons and boxes

Art and science combine in multisensory tea pack

U.K.-based Quinteassential Fine Teas redesigns its packaging with all five senses in mind. Carton includes stunning artwork and a QR code that links to music selected for each blend.

November 16, 2015

Containers

Ketchup bottle with style

A barrier PP bottle for ketchup in Germany breaks out of the sea of sameness in a big way.

November 13, 2015

Converting equipment

Zanasi S.r.l. earns ISO 9001:2008 certification for ink-jet manufacturing

Zanasi’s certification applies to design and manufacturing as well as research, development, and production.

November 13, 2015

Plastics/resins

Skippy looks ‘outside the jar’ for packaging innovation

Two new snackable peanut butter products from Skippy get custom packaging that provides portability and signals innovation, while retaining the historic brand equity.

November 11, 2015

Material handling

Just-in-Time Global Logistics Program

QuickSTAT partners with Almac Group to develop a temperature-controlled packaging management system to strengthen their global supply chain.

November 10, 2015

Containers

Beck's label gets premium treatment for new launch

Anheuser-Busch InBev combines a sophisticated label design with high-end printing techniques to deliver a new line of premium beers under the Beck’s brand.

November 9, 2015

Containers

KLW Plastics celebrates 10th anniversary

The company has grown from a one-machine startup to a multi-plant industry leader.

November 7, 2015

Flexibles

DS Smith Plastics appoints Kevin Grogan CEO of Flexible Packaging division

Grogan will oversee all of the company’s Flexible Packaging operations worldwide.

November 6, 2015

Plastics/resins

Amcor Rigid Plastics purchases Eco-Groupe assets

The company acquires the manufacturing assets and the intellectual property of Eco-Groupe Inc.

November 5, 2015

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Yin-and-yang package supports theme of balanced snacking

A new snack pack from Sargento Foods uses a yin-and-yang shaped thermoform and round multipack sleeve to communicate the idea of healthy, yet tasty, snacking.

November 5, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

SATO establishes SpeciaLase technology in Asia-Pacific region

SATO brings the revolutionary laser coding and marking technology to Asia with an exclusive sales agreement.

November 4, 2015

Plastics/resins

Bottle gets the drop on fabric softener category

Ultra-concentrated fabric softener line from Unilever debuts in a droplet-shaped bottle with a vibrant full-body label that conveys the formula’s intense fragrance and freshness.

November 4, 2015