Sustainability

Changing Science, Markets, Economics Fuel Sustainability Course Corrections

Explore the evolving landscape of plastic packaging sustainability, including challenges and progress made by industry leaders like Unilever, Mars, and Colgate-Palmolive.

August 20, 2024

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Labeling

FOX IV to Launch Entry-Level Label Print and Apply at PACK EXPO International 2024

FOX IV Technologies

Discover FOX IV Technologies' 6312 Label Printer-Applicator—a simple, affordable, automated labeling system—at PACK EXPO International in Chicago at Booth #4936.

August 19, 2024

Coding & Marking

Stationery Company Cracks RFID Coding to Meet Walmart Mandate

Paper converter Paris Corp. develops a comprehensive RFID program that includes custom-designed inlay encoding and label printing and application equipment and custom encoding software to meet Walmart’s RFID tagging mandates.

August 19, 2024

Digital Transformation

AIPIA Congress to Convene Brands, Tech Suppliers to Explore Smart Packaging

AWA Alexander Watson Associates

Themes at the AIPIA World Congress, Nov. 18-19 in Amsterdam, include smart sustainability and collection and use of data through smart and active packaging technologies.

August 19, 2024

Workforce

FANUC America Establishes $1M Scholarship Fund with SME Education Foundation to Elevate Advanced Manufacturing Skills

FANUC America

FANUC America’s Automation Endowed Scholarship Fund provides $50K each year to support North American manufacturing careers.

August 19, 2024

Flexible packaging

Matrix Brings its Full Complement of Flexible Packaging Machines to PACK EXPO International

Matrix Packaging Machinery

From vertical form fill seal, sachets and stickpacks, to pre-made pouch machines, Matrix in Booth S-3620 has it all—and is a must-see destination at PACK EXPO, Nov. 3-6, in Chicago.

August 16, 2024

Bio-based

Better Earth Develops Compost Drop-Off Database

Better Earth

Better Earth's Compost Drop Off Database connects consumers with local drop-off locations to make composting more accessible as the U.S. tackles food waste and climate change.

August 15, 2024

Inspect/detect/checkweigh/x-ray

Mettler-Toledo Unveils Pet Food Inspection eGuide

METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has created a free eGuide for pet food manufacturers to increase product safety. Learn about it in Booth S-2939 at PACK EXPO International 2024!

August 15, 2024

Cartoning

Zotefoams Partners with Censco to Manufacture Microcellular Foaming Equipment

Zotefoams

Zotefoams maintains focus on ReZorce® mono-material barrier packaging while benefitting from Censco’s ability to increase capacity and reduce lead times for critical equipment.

August 15, 2024

Labeling

WLS to Unveil VR-72 Labeler for Spirit and Liquor Bottles at PACK EXPO International 2024

WLS, a ProMach product brand

Visit Booth S-3548 to see the WLS VR-72—a high-speed, modular labeler designed for precise application of wrap-around and front-and-back labels on spirit and liquor bottles.

August 15, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

U.S. Makes Major Policy Shift in Support of Reducing Global Plastic Production

Sources tell Reuters that the U.S. will reverse course and now support a global treaty to reduce the production of new plastic.

August 15, 2024

Containers & Closures

Aluminum Bottle Selected for Ocean-Friendly Supplement

Differentiating its new omega supplement by making it with plants rather than fish, youtheory complements the product with an aluminum bottle that eliminates ocean-polluting plastic.

August 15, 2024

Contract Packaging

CCB Packaging Founder Dave Canfield Has Passed

CCB Packaging

David “Dave” Alyn Canfield, who spent more than a half of a century involved in packaging, leaves a lasting impact on the industry.

August 14, 2024