Sustainability

PPG, HelloFresh, and LabelFood Innovate Packaging for Product Protection, Preservation

See a few examples of packaging innovations for protection and preservation by PPG Industries and others from ThePackHub’s September Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

September 28, 2022

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Sustainable Packaging

Fiji Water Dives into 100% rPET

‘Earth’s Finest Water,’ in 300- 500-mL sizes, is now available from Fiji Water in the U.S. in packaging made from 100% rPET.

September 28, 2022

Controls & machine components

Jake Schieffer Appointed VP of Sales for Beckhoff

Beckhoff USA

After successfully leading Beckhoff’s Midwest region team, Schieffer will promote further growth, alignment and effectiveness across the entire U.S. sales organization.

September 28, 2022

Robotics

Festo Didactic, SICK Release New Curriculum for Robot Safety Awareness

Festo Corporation

The new educational program will focus on robot safety awareness in addition to a rich data experience geared towards closing the skills gap in advanced manufacturing.

September 27, 2022

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TC Transcontinental Packaging to Showcase Sustainable Flexible Packaging Innovations at PACK EXPO International

TC Transcontinental Inc.

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth, LU-8703! TC Transcontinental will showcase its sustainable solutions for multiple markets, including pet products, coffee and tea, meat and poultry, and home and personal care.

September 27, 2022

Closures

Anette Tronnier Appointed HR Director for Lindal Group

The LINDAL Group

Based at Lindal’s headquarters in Hamburg, Tronnier will assume direct responsibility for all HR departments within the organization and will take a strategic lead in the group’s HR function.

September 27, 2022

Sustainability

Sipromac Refreshes Itself With a New Brand Identity

Sipromac

Sipromac, manufacturer of vacuum packaging equipment, unveiled its new identity with the launch of a new transactional website focusing on food waste reduction.

September 26, 2022

Contract Packaging

On Contracts with Contract Packagers and Manufacturers

Considerations for entering into well-thought-out contracts with contract packagers.

September 26, 2022

Sustainability

Stephen Martin Appointed Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for Danimer Scientific

Danimer Scientific

Martin will manage a wide range of legal matters across the company as Danimer continues to expand its manufacturing capacity to meet demand in the bioplastics market.

September 26, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

The Body Shop is Bullish on In-Store Refill Program

Hilary Lloyd, Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Responsibility for The Body Shop North America, shares details on the beauty retailer’s successful in-store refill strategy.

September 26, 2022

Flexible packaging

UFlex Partners with Creduce to Achieve Carbon Neutrality

Uflex Ltd.

To reduce almost 175,000 tons of carbon emission equivalent by end of 2024, UFlex signed an MOU and on-boarded Creduce as its consulting partner to achieve end-to-end carbon neutrality.

September 26, 2022

Digital Printing

Accurate Box Installs Printing Press to Increase Production

Accurate Box Company

Accurate Box Co. installed a new Koenig & Bauer 7-color printing press to increase its production and throughput. Its 400,000 sq ft facility now houses three Koenig & Bauer presses.

September 23, 2022

Flexibles

Compostable, Bio-based Bag Fits Wonky Bread’s Eco-Friendly Ethos

D2C company Earth & Wheat switches from a fossil-based bag to a compostable one made from renewable resources to ship its mixed bakery bread varieties that have been rescued from becoming waste.

September 23, 2022