Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Craft Brew—Can Filling

One story heard time and time again from craft brewers is that when aluminum cans all of a sudden became a must-have format, the canning equipment they first installed to meet the sudden demand quickly proved inadequate.

April 1, 2021

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 350

Robotics

Pacteon Acquires Phoenix Stretch Wrappers

Pacteon Group

The addition of Quebec-based Phoenix Wrappers will bring state-of-the-art stretch wrapping technology into Pacteon’s portfolio and expands its packaging line integration capabilities.

April 1, 2021

Conveying & accumulation

NCC Automated Systems Names Director of Systems Engineering

NCC Automated Systems

John French was named Director of Systems Engineering for NCC Automated Systems.

April 1, 2021

Sustainability

TricorBraun Flex Partners with How2Recycle

TricorBraun

TricorBraun Flex, the flexible packaging division of TricorBraun, partnered with standardized recycling labeling system How2Recycle, enabling TricorBraun Flex to offer additional recyclable packaging options for customers.

April 1, 2021

Multipacking/shrink bundling/banding

EDL Packaging Ships Shrink Bundler to Food Packaging Supplier

EDL Packaging, a Massman Company

EDL Packaging shipped a Double Tight Wrap shrink bundler for molded pulp fiber beverage carriers and food trays to a supplier of food packaging materials.

April 1, 2021

Operational Excellence

Five Trends that will Define the CPG Industry Post-COVID

According to the Consumer Brands Association, the post-pandemic outlook shows five major trends that will affect CPG companies, from consumer-influenced, to logistics and supply chain.

March 31, 2021

Operational Excellence

Macro Trends Impacting Consumers, Retailers, and Product Manufacturers in 2021

At the opening of the 2021 ISTA Forum TransPack and TempPack, the post-COVID state of consumer products and retail industries was the topic of discussion.

March 31, 2021

Contract Packaging

Contract Packaging/Manufacturing Industry Booming, but Watch Out for Headwinds

New report from CPA shows that after a short pause at the start of the pandemic, the CP/CM industry ‘has come roaring back.’ Meanwhile, changing supply chain and innovation paradigms are reshaping the industry.

March 31, 2021

Protective/transport packaging

A Chain of Changes

In this column, we will check in with several topics, and as it happens, the topics flow from one to the next like a chain of crucial information for packagers.

March 31, 2021

Cartoning

Cama North America Names Aftermarket Manager

Cama North America

Greg Kaye was named Aftermarket Manager for Cama North America. He will oversee Cama’s team of field service technicians and aftermarket parts, ensuring quality customer service and support.

March 30, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Bio-based Potato Starches Replace Bag’s LLDPE Sealant Layer

In the new lamination, 16% of the complete structure, a sealant layer formerly composed of LLDPE, has been replaced with plant-based material that in fact is a byproduct of the French fries the company produces.

March 30, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Monolayer Materials Help Bring Plastics Full Circle

Brand announcements about packaging material usage shifts are coming in faster than we can post them on our website or write about them in our print pages.

March 29, 2021

Contract Packaging

CPA Virtual Experience Covers Trends, Connects Industry

Current programs from CPA, The Assn. for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers include Virtual Experience webinars, online training with Nulogy, and partnerships that offer members additional benefits.

March 29, 2021