Flexible packaging

Tyson Pilots Flow-Wrap Packs for Case-Ready Beef

The new packaging eliminates the traditional EPS tray from its case-ready beef packaging, resulting in a 50% reduction in plastic.

March 18, 2023

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Robotics

White Castle's Robotic Path to Packaging Automation

Integrators used software to identify the optimal positioning of robots on the line based on their footprint, reach, and payload. The software also validates the requisite system performance in relation to the existing components of the packaging line.

March 16, 2023

Robotics

ABB to Expand Robotics Factory in U.S.

ABB Robotics

ABB has begun construction to expand its existing North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Mich.

March 16, 2023

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Pac Machinery Bags and Materials Announces New Sustainability Commitment

PAC Machinery

Effective immediately, PAC Machinery Bags and Materials’ custom and stock pre-opened bags for automatic baggers will be produced with a minimum of 25% post-industrial recycled resin.

March 16, 2023

Controls & machine components

Rockwell Automation Updates Branch Motor Control & Protection Solutions Portfolio

Rockwell Automation Inc.

The recent overhaul was brought on by a need to update full systems where components are used to turn on and off motors of all sizes while helping protect the motors from overloading during operation.

March 15, 2023

Sustainability

Maui Brewing Ditches Plastic Rings for Paperboard Cartons

Maui Brewing switches from plastic ring carriers to paperboard cartons for its multipacks, but CEO Garrett Marrero warns that the sustainability of different packaging materials is complex.

March 15, 2023

Flow wrapping

New System at Orkla Twist Wraps 1,800 Chocolates/Min

Norwegian multinational Orkla tests a new wrapping machine for its chocolate pralines that handily matches the high-speed output of its molding equipment.

March 15, 2023

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Starview Packaging Machinery, Inc.

Starview designs and builds packaging machines for Blister & Clamshell, Medical Device & Pharmaceutical, Food, and Skin packaging.  Our ability to modify standard designs and produce custom machines to meet your needs sets us apart from the competition.

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Flexible packaging

Hoffmann Neopac Enhances Tube Decoration Capabilities With a Velox Digital Printing System

Hoffmann Neopac AG

The high-definition print technology of the Velox IDS-PT™ 250 expands the digital decoration options for Hoffmann Neopac’s EcoDesign tubes.

March 14, 2023

Flexible packaging

Four New CPGs Join Film Recycling Collab MBOLD

A total of 18 new partners joined the MBOLD Coalition, including packaging suppliers, material recovery facilities (MRFs), agricultural companies, grocer organizations, and at least four major brand owners.

March 14, 2023

Plastics/resins

Bormioli Pharma Grows North America Sales by More Than 40% in 2022

Bormioli Pharma

The growth in North America was matched by strong sales gains in Bormioli’s markets worldwide, reflecting on its multimillion dollar investments in expanding its capabilities as a provider of comprehensive packaging solutions for injectable drugs.

March 14, 2023

Cartoning

Quality Packaging Specialists International (QPSI) Celebrates its 30th Anniversary

Quality Packaging Specialists International, LLC (QPSI)

Throughout the year, there will be activities for its employees as well as new capabilities and systems unveiled to enhance customer relationships and experience.

March 13, 2023

Containers

Lagunitas’ New Pack Design Showcases Playful Terrier Mascot

Lagunitas Brewing Company gives its packaging graphics a makeover to better reflect its quirky personality and improve purchase intent.

March 10, 2023