Sustainable Packaging

LOGOPLASTE Joins PA Consulting and PulPac in the Bottle Collective

PA and PulPac welcome LOGOPLASTE investment into the initiative to accelerate production of recyclable, dry molded fiber bottles.

March 21, 2024

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Package Design

Craft Producers Investing in Label Premiumization

As craft producers explore label premiumization strategies like tactile and smart features, OEMs should be ready to successfully accommodate such changes.

March 21, 2024

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Range of Multilayer Refill Pouches Expands to Monomaterial PE

Zacros used PACK EXPO Las Vegas to introduce its Mono Solutions line of monomaterial refill pouches with integral spout. These consist of three layers of PE, plus EVOH in a sufficiently small quantity to still qualify for recycling via in-store drop-off.

March 20, 2024

Sustainability

LyondellBasell Invests in Technology for Masterbatch Solutions

LyondellBasell

With the KARO® 5.0 laboratory stretching machine, LYB will be able to accelerate research and development, improve product matching, and bring solutions to market faster.

March 20, 2024

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Manual-load Flow-wrapper is Easy to Clean and Operate

BW Flexible Systems

This hand-fed flow wrapper provides a simple and user-friendly experience for operators, with innovative features that allow for easy changeovers and automated adjustments to maximize uptime.

March 19, 2024

Sustainability

Stahl Strengthens Sustainable Packaging Coatings Offering With Barriertec License Agreement

R. Stahl

Agreement brings repulpable barrier coatings to market, aiding recyclability and reducing waste in paper packaging.

March 19, 2024

Containers & Closures

Hoffmann Neopac AG CEO Decides to Depart

Hoffmann Neopac AG

After 13 years with the packaging company, Mark Aegler will leave his post in June.

March 19, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

PLASTICS Alliance to Boost Flexible Film Recycling

The Plastics Industry Association launches the Flexible Film Recycling Alliance to improve recycling rates, access, and education in the United States.

March 19, 2024

Flexible packaging

ProAmpac Acquires Gelpac from Investor Group

ProAmpac

Move broadens product portfolio and strengthens presence in key markets for flexible packaging in North America.

March 18, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Cosmetic Industry Sustainability Driven by TotalEnergies Corbion and Sulapac

TotalEnergies Corbion

Partnership offers recycled, biodegradable biopolymers for high-performance, eco-friendly cosmetic packaging.

March 18, 2024

Sustainability

Amcor Capsules and Scott Laboratories Renew Partnership for Sustainable Wine Packaging

Amcor Capsules

Long-term contract renewal ensures continued supply of premium tin capsules and STELVIN screwcaps in North America.

March 18, 2024

Cartons and boxes

Colbert Packaging Promotes Ryan Hart to Sales and Marketing Vice President

Colbert Packaging Corp.

Hart takes on the role previously held by Lon Johnson, who transitions to Senior VP Sales.

March 18, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

KDP Unveils Plant-based, Compostable, Single-Serve Coffee Pod Concept

Plastic- and aluminum-free single-serve coffee pods use an alginate-based primary package material with some barrier properties. The system will employ recyclable secondary packaging with additional barrier. Many packaging details remain to be sorted.

March 15, 2024