Recycling

Nestlé Purina PetCare, Amcor, and A'Peel Design Packaging for Recyclability

See a few examples of packaging designed for recyclability from Nestlé Purina PetCare, Amcor, and A'Peel from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

June 19, 2025

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 118

Robotics

Survey: Automation and Robotics Makes Its Way to Secondary & End-of-Line

According to a Packaging World survey, of respondents who participate in automation and robotics, a combined 70% are looking to add secondary packaging or end-of-line capabilities. It stands to reason that primary was acquired first.

June 19, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Automation and Robotics Annual Outlook Report

How do issues in the workforce connect to automation? With 65% of companies planning to invest in automation within the next year, the driving force behind this shift is clear: labor shortages and cost efficiency.

June 17, 2025

Cartons and boxes

ICPF and Project Learning Tree’s Newly Developed “Thinking Outside the Box” Now Available

ICPF (International Corrugated Packaging Foundation)

The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation and PLT launch this activity collection designed to educate K-12 students about the sustainable career opportunities within the corrugated packaging industry.

June 16, 2025

Bio-based

Braskem Siam and Mitr Phol Bio Fuel Sign Letter of Intent for Ethanol Supply for Bio-ethylene Plant in Thailand

Braskem

Secure supply of bio-ethanol is a critical pillar to reach a stable and full project realization while commercially integrating Thai sectors supplying sugarcane to more sustainable chemicals.

June 16, 2025

Robotics

Governor Evers and WEDC join Yaskawa America, Inc. Leadership to Announce Expansion and North American Headquarters Relocation

Yaskawa America, Inc.

Company to add over 700 new jobs and invest at least $180 million in Franklin, Wisconsin.

June 13, 2025

Adhesives/tape

UPM Raflatac is Now UPM Adhesive Materials

UPM Adhesive Materials

The rebrand reflects UPM's expansion beyond label materials into graphics solutions and specialty tapes, while "Raflatac" will remain a product brand for label materials.

June 13, 2025

Logistics/Supply Chain

Live at GS1: Coca-Cola’s Topo Chico Shows Packaging’s Frontline Role in 2D Barcode Ascendency

At GS1 Connect, Coca-Cola’s Ryan Vann and Schnucks’ Mike Wait shared lessons from piloting 2D barcodes on Topo Chico, revealing why the shift from 1D to 2D is a careful evolution—not a quick flip—for even the biggest brands.

June 13, 2025

Workforce

CASSEL Inspection Welcomes New Team Members to its US Division

CASSEL Inspection

CASSEL Inspection US hires Bryan Minor as Product and Application Support Manager and expands Jill Shearer's role while strengthening its collaboration with ALPS Inspection.

June 13, 2025

Controls & machine components

Weidmuller USA Announces Grand Opening of Engineering & Production Facility at Richmond HQ

Weidmuller USA

Expansion event is coupled with celebration of 50^th anniversary in Richmond.

June 13, 2025

Logistics/Supply Chain

Live at GS1: Wegmans On Board with 2D Barcodes; Kenvue Will be Ready

At GS1 Connect, Wegmans’ Paul Wawrzyniak revealed a supplier letter is coming on 2D barcode adoption, while Kenvue’s Prakash Christopher detailed how packaging is adapting now—signaling Sunrise 2027 is no longer distant, it’s underway.

June 12, 2025

Workforce

NACD Appoints Gary Saltz as President

National Association of Container Distributors (NACD)

Saltz will focus on expanding membership and enhancing educational programs for the National Association of Container Distributors.

June 12, 2025

Workforce

Formost Fuji Appoints Todd Gatti as VP of Sales

Formost Fuji Corporation

Gatti brings nearly 30 years of experience to Formost Fuji, where he has been tasked with driving growth and strategic expansion as vice president of sales.

June 12, 2025