PMMI News

Packaging Machinery Market Likely to See Slowest Growth Since 2020

The U.S. packaging machinery market is expected to see a short-lived dip in growth in 2024 but pick up speed in the years ahead.

October 11, 2024

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Package Printing

Infinite Reality Acquires Zappar, Strengthening Its Immersive Technology Suite

Infinite Reality (iR)

Zappar’s Extended Reality (XR) tools will provide Infinite Reality customers with even more capabilities to design and monetize engaging, 3D immersive experiences.

October 11, 2024

Containers & Closures

Plastipak Announces Transition of Global Leader and Ceo William C. Young

Plastipak Packaging

The industry trailblazer’s 56-year tenure will conclude in October with Edward V. Morgan assuming the role of CEO and President.

October 11, 2024

Recycling

A Pizza Hut Box’s Trip from Table, to Recycling, to Table Again

A collaborative initiative between Pizza Hut and Smurfit WestRock aims to enhance pizza box recyclability, addressing challenges and promoting sustainable practices across diverse U.S. municipalities.

October 10, 2024

Bio-based

Starbucks, McDonald's, and 4 RE Introduce Bio-Based and Compostable Packaging Solutions

ThePackHub

See a few examples of bio-based and compostable packaging innovations from Starbucks, McDonald's, and 4 RE from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

October 10, 2024

Recycling

Coca-Cola Creates Closed-Loop Stadium Recycling System

Partnering with closed-loop venues as well as MRFs and reclaimers, Coca-Cola is ensuring recycled bottles and cans end up back in its packaging.

October 10, 2024

Recycling

New Film Recycling Directory, Validated Data, Breathe Life into Store Drop-Off

At SPC Advance a panel of General Mills, RRS, PLASTICS, & GreenBlue's How2Recycle claimed accelerating progress behind flexible film recycling, store drop-off, and wider film recycling thanks to the newly formed Flexible Film Recycling Alliance (FFRA)

October 9, 2024

Inspect/detect/checkweigh/x-ray

Loma Appoints Its First Global Marketing Director

Loma Systems, An ITW Company

Loma Systems has named Samantha Neves as its first-ever global marketing director to strengthen its marketing presence and drive customer-focused innovation.

October 9, 2024

Workforce

Innovative Beauty Group Participates in Its First World Cleanup Day

Innovative Beauty Group

Global effort unites IBG employees across all offices in a day of environmental action.

October 9, 2024

Bagging & Pouching

ProMach Acquires HMC Products

ProMach

In acquiring the manufacturer of HFFS machines, ProMach expands its flexible packaging solutions and its capabilities in machine manufacturing, refurbishment, and servicing.

October 9, 2024

Package design

Machine Solutions Inc. Acquires Alpine Laser LLC

Machine Solutions Inc.

Partnership enhances the premier one-stop manufacturing solutions provider for medical device manufacturers worldwide.

October 9, 2024

Controls & machine components

NETZSCH to Highlight Wide Range of Sanitary Pumps at PACK EXPO International 2024

NETZSCH Pumps USA

Visit Booth LU-7012 to learn about NETZSCH pumps for the gentle, sanitary product handling and cleanability requirements of the food & personal care products industries.

October 9, 2024

Cartons and boxes

SupplyOne Expands Southeastern Region with Acquisition of Gulf Packaging, Inc.

SupplyOne

The newest addition to the SupplyOne portfolio is a premier converter and supplier of custom corrugated boxes and displays.

October 9, 2024