Controls & Machine Components

EtherCAT Terminals

Beckhoff has updated its EL14xx and EL24xx EtherCAT Terminals, which are digital I/O modules that now feature flexible logic configuration and adjustable input filters, enhancing their use in industrial automation systems.

July 17, 2025

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Containers & Closures

Sonoco Achieves Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) Accreditation

Sonoco

The accreditation recognizes its efforts in providing sustainable packaging solutions and fostering environmental and social responsibility within the pet industry.

July 17, 2025

Labeling

Identiv Partners with Narravero to Accelerate Digital Product Passport Adoption and Compliance

Identiv

The partnership will offer integrated solutions for EU-compliant Digital Product Passports (DPPs), combining Identiv's NFC technology with Narravero's data management platform.

July 17, 2025

Workforce

ICPF and Arden Donate Software to Indiana State University

ICPF (International Corrugated Packaging Foundation)

Arden Software donates 50 licenses of its Impact Designer Professional software to the ICPF for use at Indiana State University, providing students in the Packaging Engineering Technology program with hands-on experience in industry-leading design tools.

July 17, 2025

Sustainability

Schwan Cosmetics

Schwan Cosmetics awarded EcoVadis Platinum, introduces styrene and ABS-free packaging to help beauty brands exceed tightening legislation requirements years ahead of deadline.

July 16, 2025

Recycling

Community Poll: AI's Role in Waste Management

Learn where your peers stand on AI's capabilities for waste management.

July 16, 2025

Operational Excellence

Colbert Packaging Announces WBENC Recognition

Colbert Packaging Corp.

Long-time independent, woman-owned business achieves certification as a Women's Business Enterprise.

July 16, 2025

Workforce

Premier Tech Introduces Innovative Technical Training Programs to Address Labor Challenges in the Manufacturing Industry

Premier Tech Systems and Automation

Premier Tech Systems and Automation offers flexible training programs to help manufacturers combat high labor turnover and skill gaps by enhancing employee engagement and efficiency.

July 16, 2025

Recycling

Where to Focus Packaging Decarbonization Efforts

Packaging is emerging as a key player in companies’ decarbonization efforts, with emissions reductions possible through material choices, design changes, transportation efficiencies, and end-of-life strategies.

July 16, 2025

Bio-based

Europe’s Fight Against Plastic Pollution gets Boost as EIB Backs PulPac

PulPac

EIB's €20 million venture debt loan to PulPac, will advance its patented Dry Molded Fiber technology for producing rigid fiber-based packaging as an alternative to single-use plastics.

July 15, 2025

Bio-based

Investment of £15 million announced at Futamura

Futamura Group

The investment will enhance sustainability and performance, including a project to reduce emissions and generate 15% of the site's energy from waste gases.

July 15, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Palm-Sized Carton Delivers 180 Doses of Skin Care

How can skincare and beauty packaging be more sustainable? Nwär Skin’s Seid skin care products are encapsulated in tiny, dissolvable strips packaged in a paperboard carton.

July 15, 2025

Recycling

Xela Pack Recognized as Sustainability Pioneer

Xela Pack

The company has received the award for its PaperBottle, which is made from sustainably sourced, certified fibers and is recyclable in both the European Union and the U.S.

July 11, 2025