Sustainable Packaging

Coca-Cola’s ‘Recycled Records’ Connects Music Sampling, Recycling

The Coca-Cola Company teamed up with two legendary names in music sampling, Mark Ronson and Madlib, to bring a bold musical experiment to life with the launch of “Recycled Records.”

December 14, 2022

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Sustainability

Sabic, Cabka Collaborate to Create Next Generation Transport Packaging Solution

SABIC

Sabic, a global leader in the chemical industry, and Cabka, the market leader in sustainable and reusable transport packaging, launched the CabCube 4840 sustainable foldable large container.

December 13, 2022

Flexible packaging

Multi-Color Corp. Acquires LUX Global Label

Multi-Color Corporation (MCC)

The transaction will enhance Multi-Color Corp.’s (MCC) label portfolio as well as capabilities in the home, personal care, and pharmaceuticals market segments.

December 13, 2022

Sustainability

User-Friendly Packaging Innovations by Haleon and Microsoft, ASUS, and Canyon Europe

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging designed for ease of use by Haleon and Microsoft, ASUS, and Canyon Europe from ThePackHub’s November Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

December 12, 2022

Digital Printing

Highcon, SEE Announce Strategic Collaboration

Highcon

The collaboration includes SEE’s $8M investment in Highcon’s convertible debt as well as the purchase of its first Highcon Beam 2C system.

December 9, 2022

Operational Excellence

Packaged Goods Companies Hesitant on Remote Access

Cybersecurity is a top concern among companies considering remote access, but useful applications are available for those who embrace the technology.

December 9, 2022

Contract Packaging

Co-man/Co-pack Rides the Wave of Adult Ice Pops, Pouched Alcohol

Adult beverage branding and marketing firm Iconic Brands merges with co-man/co-pack TopPop Packaging to address the rapidly growing market for RTD cocktails and RTF adult ice pops, as well as more healthy options for wine and spirits.

December 9, 2022

Robotics

ABB Expands Its RobotStudio® With Cloud-Enabled Functionality

ABB

ABB’s RobotStudio Cloud enables individuals and teams to collaborate in real-time on robot cell designs from anywhere in the world, on any device. New features such as automatic version control increase transparency and productivity across teams.

December 8, 2022

Robotics

Avenue Shops to Amplify Its Operations with Hai Robotics ACR System

Hai Robotics

The automated order-fulfillment and tote handling solution will be designed to ease hiring challenges, increase storage capacity by 4x – avoiding costs of a relocation, and increasing workflow speed and efficiencies.

December 8, 2022

Capping

Marchesini Group Acquires Rejves Machinery Srl

Marchesini Group

Mantua-based Rejves Machinery Srl will join the team of the Pianoro (Bologna) multinational, a manufacturer of technologies for packaging drugs, vaccines, and beauty products.

December 7, 2022

Plastics/resins

The Carlsberg Approach To Packaging Innovation

Facing a ‘mountain of technical challenges’ in its quest for a paper beer bottle, Carlsberg Group sees clearly that slow and steady wins the race.

December 7, 2022

Sustainability

Graham Packaging Earns Widely Recyclable Designation

Graham Packaging

Graham Packaging announced its ThermaSet PET technology has been pre-qualified for the How2Recycle® Widely Recyclable label. It provides a sustainable, lightweight, and shatterproof solution for use in challenging hot-fill applications.

December 7, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Tru Earth’s Detergent Strips Eliminate the Weight of Water

Tru Earth’s Eco-Strips dissolvable laundry detergent strips eliminate plastic detergent containers, reduce transportation emissions and costs, and ensure consumers use the right amount of product.

December 7, 2022