Contract packaging

State of New Jersey boosts co-manufacturer/packer visibility

James Alexander Corp. chosen for third time in annual 'Made in New Jersey Day' economic development showcase

June 17, 2015

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Plastics/resins

New squeeze bottle launches beverage additive into supplements market

Electrolyte replacement beverage Suero Oral goes to market in a new, concentrated version packaged in a squeezable, 2-oz bottle to capture a new market.

June 16, 2015

Plastics/resins

TricorBraun promotes Suzanne Fenton to V.P.

Fenton expands her marketing responsibilities as Vice President, Brand Marketing.

June 15, 2015

Cartons and boxes

Colbert Packaging achieves G7 Master Qualification

Colbert becomes certified in the G7 international standard for calibrating printing presses and proofing systems.

June 12, 2015

Labels

Heritage and wit combine in Snapple refresh

With a hand-drawn New York City skyline that reflects its brand’s roots and delightful new variety names, Snapple updates its graphics to expand its U.S. and global growth.

June 11, 2015

Cartons and boxes

PaperWorks to acquire CanAmPac

PaperWorks Industries’ acquisition includes key subsidiary suppliers of the Canadian company.

June 11, 2015

Sustainability

Essentra: Inserts

Plurium Booklet and ComboPack leaflets offer a cost-effective, flexible option for healthcare packagers.

June 10, 2015

Containers

Berlin Packaging launches Quality Service Division

New offering helps customers optimize operations to drive incremental profits, expanding company’s comprehensive portfolio of value-added services.

June 9, 2015

Flexibles

Amcor Flexibles acquires Chinese packaging company

Amcor has officially completed the acquisition of Zhongshan Tiancai Packaging Company.

June 5, 2015

Sustainability

Coke’s 100% plant-based bottle exhibited at Expo Milano

The package represents the first demonstration scale production of a PET bottle made entirely from plant-based material.

June 3, 2015

Flexibles

Ecolean opens regional headquarters in Kuala Lumpur

Ecolean expands Asia presence on top of its recent production capacity increase in China.

June 3, 2015

Closures

Rocker cap speeds handwash dispensing

Mechanics and DIYers will appreciate the new disc-top rocker closure used for Fast Orange waterless hand cleaner that allows for one-hand opening and dispensing.

June 1, 2015

Flexible packaging

Single-source line for pouch packaging

When the Ute Tribe’s agricultural enterprise launched a new line of corn meal for retail sale, having a single source for most of the packaging equipment proved helpful.

June 1, 2015