Closures

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Grants PulPac Patents for Its Dry Mold Fiber

One is related to the basic process of dry molded fiber, the second is related specifically to bottle forming, and the third concerns the layering of the cellulose web in the dry molded fiber process.

June 13, 2023

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Sustainability

Absolut Commercializes First-ever Single-mold Paper Bottles at Tesco

Absolut Vodka says it’s the first global spirits brand to sell single-mold paper-based bottles commercially in the UK, part of its journey to create a fully bio-based bottle.

June 13, 2023

Sustainability

Gloss Reduction Additive for PE

Ampacet Corp.

Ampacet’s Muted Matte PE colorless additive is a cost-effective and sustainable solution for gloss reduction in HDPE and PP multi-layer applications.

June 12, 2023

Flexible packaging

TIPA Compostable Packaging, Ispak, Partner to Expand Compostable Packaging Products

TIPA Compostable Packaging

TIPA will be the sole partner of Ispak for compostable packaging solutions in the Turkish market and will enhance Ispak's offering globally.

June 8, 2023

Digital Printing

PM Corporate Group, Inc, Acquires AMP Printing + Graphics

PM Corporate Group

The acquisition strengthens PM Packaging’s position as a leader in high graphic manufacturing and retail space in Sacramento, Tijuana, and China.

June 8, 2023

Digital Printing

Gallus Group Celebrates 100 years in Business

Gallus

On June 19th, the Gallus Group, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG will celebrate its 100 years of business with the official opening of a new industry hub, the Gallus Experience Centre.

June 8, 2023

Sustainability

Glass Imaginings: Small, Modular Plants; Biodegradable/Biorecyclable Containers

Arguably the oldest packaging material, glass is exuding youthful vigor in its recent explorations of new (some would say revolutionary) manufacturing technologies, formats, material characteristics, and product applications.

June 7, 2023

Closures

Silgan University-College of Closures Offers Hands-On Virtual Learning

Silgan Closures

Silgan University-College of Closures' online Learning Management System (LMS) is a learn-at-your-own-pace educational platform that allows students to complete three closure courses from their home or office.

June 7, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

6 O'Clock Gin, Veuve du Vernay, and The Gin Way Announce Sustainable Material Changes for Alcoholic Beverages

ThePackHub

See a few examples of sustainable material changes for alcoholic beverage packaging from 6 O'Clock Gin, Veuve du Vernay, and The Gin Way from ThePackHub’s April Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

June 6, 2023

Operational Excellence

Column: Two interpack Takeaways

There was a lot to see and learn at the first interpack in six years. Here are two highlights.

June 5, 2023

Flexible packaging

Selig Group Launches New Website

Selig Group

The new website consolidates Selig’s container sealing and venting technologies as well as its flexible packaging solutions. A new feature is an all-inclusive Solutions Guide.

June 5, 2023

Flexibles

Kasie Fairbarn Elected Co-Chair of FPA’s Emerging Leadership Council (ELC)

Flexible Packaging Association

Fairbarn is Product Sales Manager – Extrusion Systems for Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corp.

June 2, 2023

Sustainability

Indorama Ventures, Carbios Partner to Build PET Biorecycling Plant in France

Indorama Ventures

Indorama Ventures Public Co. and Carbios signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form a joint venture for the construction of the world’s first PET biorecycling plant in France.

June 2, 2023