Sustainability

Together for Sustainability: pester pac automation and Solutum Offer Eco-Friendly Packaging Solution

Solutum’s film functions like traditional plastic wrapping film, but at its end of life, it can be composted or will fully biodegrade in soil or water, leaving no environmental impact.

October 28, 2024

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Filling, Capping & Closing

Robots Fill, Mix, and Cap Personalized Skincare Bottles in Mass Customization Play

Cosmetics and nutraceuticals, like this skincare line, are at the leading edge of hyper-personalization and batch-size-one packaging. SmartSKN is an interesting example using AI-driven data and inventory management to achieve mass packaging customization.

October 28, 2024

Cartoning

Gift Box for Skin Care is Lightweight Yet Luxurious

Developed for Finnish cosmetics brand HejBuddy, the box is 50% lighter than a traditional rigid box and features an outer sleeve that can be customized for seasonal promotions.

October 26, 2024

Weighing/combination scales

Harpak-ULMA and Cabinplant Team to Eliminate Millions in Product Giveaway from Food Packaging Operations Driving Efficiency and Reducing Waste

Harpak-ULMA Packaging, LLC.

New partnership enhances North American access to innovative fixed-weight packaging, boosting profits and reducing labor costs for food producers.

October 25, 2024

Palletizing/depalletizing

Columbia PSI, LLC hires General Manager

Columbia Machine, Inc.

Columbia Machine, Inc. announces that Jeremy Dwyer has been hired as general manager of Columbia PSI, LLC, to lead product growth in factory automation solutions.

October 25, 2024

Bagging & Pouching

ProAmpac to Present Innovative Moisture Adsorbing Film Technology at PACK EXPO

ProAmpac

Visit Booth S-3583 to discover ProAmpac's solutions, and hear Robert Flaherty present on the Moisture Protect film series at the Innovation Stage.

October 25, 2024

Recycling

Video: MRF LRS Improves Aluminum, HDPE Recovery with CMI-Funded AI Robot

EverestLabs’ RecycleOS AI-based sortation algorithm & robot helps LRS catch mis-sorted aluminum, valuable material can leak into landfill. Revenue generated from the extra capture supports Can Manufacturers Institute can-capture efforts.

October 25, 2024

Contract Packaging

Co-Mans and Co-Packs See Bottlenecks Across Packaging and Processing Lines

From processing to inspection and quality assurance, contract manufacturers and packagers are finding problems across several aspects of production.

October 24, 2024

Sustainability

PACK EXPO International 2024 Shines Spotlight on Sustainability

Exhibitors and educational sessions present latest innovations and best practices.

October 24, 2024

Recycling

Capri-Sun, Hyke, and Marks & Spencer Introduce Recyclable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations from Capri-Sun, Hyke, and Marks & Spencer from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

October 24, 2024

Recycling

TerraCycle Acquires North Coast Services

TerraCycle Inc.

The acquisition expands TerraCycle's universal waste recycling operations in New England and the U.S. and strengthens its commitment to sustainable waste management.

October 24, 2024

Case/Tray Packing

SOMIC Group Founder and Packaging Visionary Manfred Bonetsmuller Has Passed

SOMIC Packaging, Inc.

Bonetsmuller, the founder and managing director of the SOMIC group and a pioneer in packaging automation, passes away after a distinguished career that spanned decades.

October 23, 2024

Labeling

MCC Acquires Smart Labels Solutions Provider Starport Technologies

Multi-Color Corporation (MCC)

Multi-Color Corporation acquires Starport Technologies to expand its RFID capabilities and intelligent packaging solutions.

October 23, 2024