Containers

Kevin Kuznicki Appointed President for Billerud North America

Kuznicki has been with Billerud since 2021 and is already a member of the company's group management team.

March 27, 2023

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 309

Containers

Nerds Candy Container Offers a New ‘Twist’ on a Classic Favorite

Said to be a ‘first-of-its-kind design for the candy industry,’ the new Twist & Mix candy container comprises a round, five-compartment base and a rotating top for maximum flavor mixing.

March 27, 2023

Flexible packaging

Toppan Named CDP Supplier Engagement Leader

TOPPAN Holdings Inc.

Toppan was recognized for the second consecutive year as a Supplier Engagement Leader in the 2022 Supplier Engagement Rating (SER) conducted by CDP, an international non-profit organization focused on environmental disclosure.

March 27, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Tim Hortons, Continental, and Waitrose Release Sustainable Packaging Updates

ThePackHub

See a few examples of sustainable packaging innovations by Tim Hortons, Continental, and Waitrose from ThePackHub’s February Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

March 26, 2023

Flexible packaging

interpack Returns After Six Year Hiatus

An estimated 2,700 exhibitors from around the world are expected to attend interpack to present technologies and packaging trends along the entire value chain, demonstrate opportunities for growth, and respond to the challenges of the industry.

March 24, 2023

Operational Excellence

Key Sustainability Legislation In Packaging

Regulations and pacts are changing the landscape for packaging innovation, from groups as large as the United Nations and down to the state and municipal level.

March 24, 2023

Sustainability

Pentel Reimagines Blister Packs as Plastic-Free

This leading maker of writing utensils has worked steadily for the past three years to develop a plastic-free alternative to the blister pack format that is ubiquitous in the category.

March 24, 2023

Robotics

Applied Manufacturing Technologies Receives Multiple Fanuc Awards for Outstanding Sales

Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT)

AMT received Fanuc America’s Sales Growth Award and was presented with the Sales Leadership Award for Fanuc Authorized System Integrators.

March 23, 2023

Flexible packaging

Amcor, Nfinite Enter Joint Research Agreement to Leverage Nanotechnology in Recyclable and Compostable Packaging

Amcor Flexibles North America

Amcor announced a joint research project agreement with Nfinite Nanotechnology Inc. to validate the use of Nfinite’s nanocoating technology.

March 23, 2023

Sustainability

Champagne Bottle Enveloped in Paper Pulp and Vine Shoot Wrap

The elegant, graceful molded pulp ‘Belle Epoque Cocoon’ for Perrier- Jouët champagne is infused with upcycled vine shoots, demonstrating the champagne house’s circular practices, and is 100% recyclable.

March 23, 2023

Capping

Ryan Schuelke Promoted to President/Chief Sales Officer for Enercon Industries Corp.

Enercon Industries Corp.

The promotion expands Schuelke’s responsibilities which as Chief Sales Officer includes oversight of Enercon’s Cap Sealing and Corona, Plasma, & Flame Surface Treating Sales teams, as well as Enercon’s Parts & Customer Support Teams.

March 23, 2023

Sustainability

Graham Packaging Releases 2022 ESG Report

Graham Packaging

Graham Packaging’s 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report details the company’s significant achievements last year for its customers, employees, and the planet, as well as its ambitious goals for the future.

March 22, 2023

Sustainability

Skin Care Bottle Uses 50% Chemically Recycled Content

This thick-walled bottle uses chemically recycled PET from Eastman that's specifically formulated for extrusion blow molding (EBM).

March 22, 2023