PMMI News

Chris Calabrese of Fallas Automation Has Passed

Please join us in celebrating and memorializing the life of Chris Calabrese of Fallas Automation, who touched so many lives.

May 14, 2024

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Containers & Closures

Q-tips Moves into its Second Century with Brand Refresh

Iconic cotton swab brand gets a facelift following its 100th birthday that balances brand equity with modernity and showcases the many ways Q-tips can be used.

May 14, 2024

Robotics

OSARO Achieves SOC 2 Type II Compliance, Prioritizing Customer Data Security

OSARO

Industry-first attestation demonstrates OSARO’s commitment to developing and maintaining secure robotics solutions for its industrial customers.

May 14, 2024

Recycling

Sustainable Pack for Coffee

Private labeler Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee has added the Boardio pack format, an alternative to plastic, glass, and metal containers that it says delivers the same level of freshness and food safety with less waste.

May 10, 2024

Labeling

UPM Raflatac Launches RafCycle™ Partner Program

UPM Adhesive Materials

New initiative transforms label release liner waste into new resources, reducing waste, boosting circularity, and empowering brands to meet sustainability targets.

May 9, 2024

Bagging & Pouching

Find Vertical Form Fill Seal Solutions with Matrix at EXPO PACK Mexico

Matrix Packaging Machinery, a ProMach product brand

See why the MVI-280E and Pacraft TT-8D-N are cost-effective packaging solutions for a variety of applications in Booth 1702 at EXPO PACK Mexico, June 4-7 in Mexico City.

May 9, 2024

Recycling

The Case for Chemical Recycling of Polyolefins

Plastic plays a vital role in protecting food products but chemical recycling is crucial for a long-term sustainable solution.

May 8, 2024

Home

Top AI Applications in Packaging and Processing

Packaging and processing professionals are looking to leverage more AI in their operations, with the technology showing promise in areas from quality control to inventory management.

May 8, 2024

Contract Packaging

Premier Packaging Inc. Acquired by Tide Rock

Premier Packaging

Unleveraged buyout firm invests in Memphis contract packager, adding custom solutions and scalability to consumer goods supply chain expertise.

May 7, 2024

Sustainability

Shurtape Technologies, LLC, Announces New Senior Vice President of Market

Shurtape Technologies, LLC

Mark Hodgins—who brings unique experience and expertise to lead Shurtape Technologies’ global marketing efforts—arrives as Bill Kahl retires after 40 years with the company.

May 7, 2024

Flexibles

TIPA Appoints John Wilson as Commercial Director for North America

TIPA Compostable Packaging

The packaging and sustainability industry veteran joins TIPA Compostable Packaging to drive U.S. adoption of compostable packaging to curb plastic waste.

May 7, 2024

Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff USA Opens Upgraded Chicago Office

Beckhoff USA

Minutes from O’Hare International Airport, the new facility will provide greater opportunities for training and support for Beckhoff customers in the Windy City and across the region.

May 7, 2024

Flexibles

Siegwerk and Borouge Collaborate to Develop Fully Recyclable Mono-Material Solutions

Siegwerk

New partnership aims to drive the replacement of multi-material packaging with advanced mono-material structures to to advance circular economy and lower carbon footprint.

May 7, 2024