Workforce

Harpak-ULMA Names New Chairman of the Board

Kevin Roach to lead company into future of smart manufacturing as founder Charlie Harlfinger retires.

July 25, 2024

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Case/Tray Packing

Sugar Producer Emphasizes Flexibility in End-of-Line Solution

British Sugar replaces a 38-year-old end-of-line system with two tray packers and seven automatic palletizers with robotic layer preparation to handle a wide array of product formats and sizes.

July 25, 2024

Recycling

Aldi, Paulig, and Scan Sverige Introduce Recyclable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations from Aldi, Paulig, and Scan Sverige from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

July 24, 2024

Controls & Machine Components

Slideways Features Standard and Custom Plastic Components at PACK EXPO International

Slideways, Inc.

Manufacturer of packaging machinery components to exhibit UHMW profiles, guide rails, and roller guides at PACK EXPO International in Chicago at Booth N 5015.

July 23, 2024

Inspect/detect/checkweigh/x-ray

Domino Celebrates Production of 1000th R-Series Machine Vision Inspection System

Domino Printing Sciences

Relationship with Lake Image System reinforces Domino Printing Sciences' capability to deliver complete variable data printing solutions.

July 23, 2024

Recycling

Revolution Appoints New President and CEO

Revolution Sustainable Solutions

Scott Coleman takes reins to accelerate growth in sustainable materials and recycling.

July 23, 2024

Bagging & Pouching

Stonyfield is First with All-PE Spouted Pouch

The package, for Stonyfield’s YoBaby refrigerated yogurt, is a mono-material PE structure with PE cap that is recycle-ready per APR design guidelines when the infrastructure becomes available.

July 23, 2024

Logistics/Supply Chain

Bastian Solutions Breaks Ground on New Campus in Noblesville, Indiana

Bastian Solutions

Toyota-backed logistics company invests $165 million in manufacturing and corporate headquarters, creating jobs and boosting local economy.

July 22, 2024

Inspect/detect/checkweigh/x-ray

Star Quality: See Fortress Technology's Icon X-Ray AT PACK EXPO International 2024

Fortress Technology Inc.

Visit Booth S-1758, where Fortress will have its biggest equipment presentation ever, including the Icon X-ray inspection system, which increases efficiency in food inspection.

July 22, 2024

Flexible packaging

Volpak and Lecta Join Forces to Create Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Volpak

Partnership aims to develop and test eco-friendly papers for flexible packaging, addressing growing consumer demand for sustainable products.

July 22, 2024

Recycling

From Trash to Treasure: New Facility Turns Used Cartons into Sustainable Building Materials

Market demand drives innovative partnerships that will recycle 750 tons of cartons a month.

July 22, 2024

Contract Packaging

Romark Logistics Named a Top 100 Third Party Logistics Provider for Seventh Consecutive Year

Romark Logistics

Supply chain solutions provider recognized for flexibility, scalability, and sustainability.

July 22, 2024

Digital Transformation

Packaging Predictions from Years Past Prove True Today

Over the years, PW columnists have gone out on limbs, some sturdier than others, to make bold predictions on packaging trends. Their accuracy and hit rate is worth noting.

July 19, 2024