Cartons and boxes

Function meets fashion in new hair styling tools

A new hair dryer line under the Rampage clothing brand gets packaging that showcases the appliance’s hi-tech functionality while bringing the fashion-forward style Rampage is known for.

September 4, 2015

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Flexible packaging

Clear Lam and Triangle announce licensing agreement for PrimaPak

Clear Lam Packaging Inc. and Triangle Package Machinery Co. offer high-speed, continuous-motion vertical bagging machines featuring PrimaPak equipment interface.

September 3, 2015

Sustainability

Cans come out on top in new consumer preference study

When it comes to choosing a beverage, consumers say aluminum cans provide greater sustainability, a better taste experience, and enhanced shelf appeal, says CMI study.

September 2, 2015

Flexibles

Glenroy Inc. named one of America’s healthiest companies

The Wellness Council of America recognizes Glenroy’s wellness programs with a Gold Well Workplace Award.

September 1, 2015

Sustainability

Spring water uses more than just a bottle

Spring water company JUST Beverages selects a hybrid package that offers the environmental benefits of a paper carton along with the functionality of a plastic bottle.

September 1, 2015

Material handling

Assessing trends in temperature-sensitive biologic shipments

Mike Rice, President & CEO, BioLife Solutions, Inc., discusses the role of a smart shipping container and a related cloud-hosted ‘cold chain’ management app.

August 31, 2015

Material handling

Assessing trends in temperature-sensitive biologic shipments

Mike Rice, President & CEO, BioLife Solutions, Inc., discusses the role of a smart shipping container and a related cloud-hosted ‘cold chain’ management app.

August 31, 2015

Secondary Packaging

PaperWorks announces $9 million investment

PaperWorks will invest $9 million-plus in equipment over the next 12 months in its Boehmer Box facility.

August 28, 2015

Flexibles

Coffee club improves packaging for enhanced member experience

Online subscription service Moustache Coffee Club rolls out a new stand-up pouch with playful graphics for an enhanced experience that also saves the company time and money.

August 28, 2015

Labels

Chemicals maker meets GHS compliance, improves productivity

Cleaning products company Multi-Clean overhauls its label printing and application processes while redesigning its labels for GHS compliance, improving overall productivity by 250%.

August 27, 2015

Flexibles

‘No-B.S.’ approach to protein bar extends to packaging

A redesign of RXBAR’s protein bar packaging emphasizes the company’s commitment to whole foods by listing only the ingredients on the front of the pack.

August 26, 2015

Flexible packaging

Pouching hard-to-handle pet treats

As global demand for its pet foods has risen, World Pet needed more capacity in the standup pouch machine category, but the equipment had to be good at odd shapes.

August 26, 2015

Containers

'Nano'-sized wine bottle brings quality and class

A new single-serve wine option is clamoring for its share of the market in an increasingly robust category. Sileni Nano, from New Zealand winery Sileni Estates, not only capitalizes on the trend of small-size wine packages, but also on the exploding popularity of New Zealand wine in the U.S.—especially its Sauvignon Blanc.

August 26, 2015