Sustainable Packaging

Strong Opinions Vary on Progress of Global Plastic Policy at INC4

The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) for a Global Plastics Treaty ended with some questioning the headway made on the future of plastic production and recycling.

May 1, 2024

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Flexibles

FPA Announces 2024 Board of Directors

Flexible Packaging Association (FPA)

The Flexible Packaging Association elects its 2024 Board, including William Jackson as Chair, Russell Grissett as Executive Vice-Chair, and Dave Love as Treasurer.

May 1, 2024

Robotics

Sojo Industries Opens Facility in Texas

Sojo Industries

New facility in Temple to provide customers with access to Sojo Sprint™, Sojo Connect™, and Sojo Flight™ automation and robotics solutions.

April 30, 2024

Robotics

Piab Robotic Gripping Division Relocates in Ohio

Piab Group

New Fairborn facility provides space for innovation, growth, and employee well-being.

April 30, 2024

Home

Challenges of Data Governance and Security in Packaging

Packaging industry executives are finding major benefits to increased data accessibility, but with accessible data comes security concerns.

April 30, 2024

Packaging line integration

Integrity Staffing Solutions Launches F&B Workforce Initiative to Combat Labor Challenges

Integrity Staffing Solutions

New program leverages AI, training programs, and strategic planning to address labor shortages and create a more skilled, resilient workforce for the Food & Beverage Industry.

April 30, 2024

Sustainability

International Paper to Acquire DS Smith

International Paper

The two companies, who share a commitment to sustainability and responsible growth, aim to strengthen customer value through enhanced offerings, innovation and geographic reach.

April 30, 2024

Workforce

Plastic Ingenuity Launches Online Education Series for Packaging Professionals

Plastic Ingenuity, Inc.

New Good Information Series equips industry professionals with knowledge to navigate sustainable thermoformed packaging solutions.

April 30, 2024

Recycling

Hotel Amenity Bottle Uses 100% Ocean-Bound Plastic

Natural personal care brand LATHER sources certified ocean-bound HDPE for a bottle for its new Landscapes Collection of amenities for hotels and resorts.

April 30, 2024

Sustainability

UPM Raflatac Marks Sustainability Milestones in 2023 Climate Review

UPM Adhesive Materials

Company surpasses sustainability targets, reduces emissions, and champions innovation for a low-carbon future beyond fossils.

April 29, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

IBM's Bill Green Says Sustainability Can and Should Be Everyone's Job

At the ISTA Forum's TransPack, Green said that beyond the business and moral case for reducing carbon impact, environmental regulations around the globe are increasing and getting more diverse, and companies must be ready.

April 26, 2024

Robotics

OSARO Snags SVP Brent Barcey from Plus One Robotics

OSARO

Industry veteran Barcey joins OSARO as SVP Corporate Development to fuel growth in e-commerce robotics.

April 26, 2024

Controls & Machine Components

Piab Moves to Massachusetts

Piab Group

Piab USA expands capabilities by relocating its headquarters to modern Canton facility.

April 26, 2024