Robotics

Soft Robotics Divests its Gripping Business to The Schmalz Group, Reforms as Oxipital AI

Oxipital AI will focus on powerful visual AI solutions for manufacturing process optimization and automation.

August 8, 2024

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Logistics/Supply Chain

Barry-Wehmiller Appoints Doug Neal to Drive Continuous Improvement

Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc

Industry veteran brings three decades of operations and continuous improvement experience to new role as Vice President of Continuous Improvement.

August 8, 2024

Sustainability

Mettler-Toledo Earns Carbon Neutrality ... Again

METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection achieves carbon neutral status for fifth consecutive year and advances towards zero waste to landfill goal.

August 8, 2024

Packaging line integration

Mexico’s Packaged Food Demand Grows, Packaging Machinery Follows

Growing consumer purchasing power and U.S. imports are fueling an uptick in Mexico’s packaging machinery demand.

August 7, 2024

Package Design

Fiber-based L’Oreal Garnier Pack Earns Top AmeriStar Honors

Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)

The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) unveiled the 2024 AmeriStar Award recipients today. After rigorous evaluation by a panel of judges from diverse packaging industry segments, 18 companies emerged as this this year's professional winners.

August 7, 2024

Workforce

Tracie Wilson, Senior Principal Scientist - Packaging Innovation, McCormick

McCormick

Tracie Wilson offers insights into the unique challenges and opportunities women face while working in packaging and processing.

August 5, 2024

Workforce

Patty Andersen, Vice President of Human Resources & After Market Services and co-owner of Delkor

Delkor Systems

Patty Andersen is PMMI's first female chairperson. Learn more about her career and her advice for those in the industry.

August 5, 2024

Recycling

LRS Named Recycling Facility of the Year for Its State-of-the-Art MRF

National Waste and Recycling Association

LRS’ Exchange materials recovery facility outside Chicago is honored by the National Waste & Recycling Association in its 2024 Recycling Awards.

August 7, 2024

Package Design

First-in-a-decade 7UP Refresh Aligns Varieties with Modern Twists

The central question when refreshing an iconic, longstanding brand design is, 'how much of the baby do we throw out with the bathwater?' Keruig Dr Pepper brand 7UP answered 'none,' instead applying subtle, modern updates to retain a familiar feel.

August 7, 2024

Coding & Marking

INX International Ink Co. Appoints Blair Welch Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand

INX International Ink Co.

Industry veteran to lead expansion and strengthen partnerships in Australasia region.

August 7, 2024

Cartoning

Candy Cartoning Gets a Big Boost

Three new cartoning systems bring a whole new level of throughput to Just Born’s headquarters, while corrugated tray packing also gets a makeover.

August 6, 2024

Case/Tray Packing

Econocorp Looks to Next Generation with Promotion of Sam Goldberg to COO

Econocorp Inc.

Goldberg, who started at Econocorp as a high school intern in 2015, will lead day-to-day operations and drive future growth.

August 6, 2024

Recycling

Nescafé, Mandatory Spirit Co, and Aldi Introduce Recyclable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations from Nescafé, Mandatory Spirit Co, and Aldi from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

August 5, 2024