Sustainability

DS Smith’s Research Progresses in Testing Boxes Made of Straw, Seaweed, and Flowers

It is working to give new life to alternative fibers for paper and cardboard, including daisies, straw, grass, cocoa shells, and seaweed as part of its $140 million investment in research and development to accelerate its work in the circular economy.

August 25, 2022

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Flexible packaging

PAC Worldwide Sorts Through the Mixed Bin of Recycling Terms

Flexible packaging manufacturer’s infographic aims to shrink knowledge gap between industry and consumer.

August 24, 2022

Robotics

OEMs Bring the Benefits of Cobots to Palletizing

Higher payloads, an extended reach, ease of programming and operation, and greater security features allow new cobots to be used for palletizing operations.

August 23, 2022

Protective/transport packaging

Bike Brand is Riding High with an 85% Drop in Plastic Wrap

German bicycle maker Diamant replaces plastic bubble wrap with recyclable kraft paper to protect its bikes' handlebars during transportation, eliminating 16 metric tons of plastic per year.

August 22, 2022

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HexcelPack to Showcase Protective Paper-Based Wrapping System at PACK EXPO International

HexcelPack

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth W-21029! HexcelPack will showcase its cost-effective, sustainable wrapping system for a variety of product shipping needs.

August 22, 2022

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Amazon and Other Brands Develop Innovative E-Commerce Packaging Solutions

ThePackHub

See a few examples of e-commerce packaging solutions from Amazon and others from ThePackHub’s August Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

August 21, 2022

Labeling

Herma US, Norwalt to Showcase Tube and Syringe Labeling System at PACK EXPO International

HERMA

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth W-17016! Herma US is partnering with Norwalt to exhibit Herma’s 252M tube and syringe labeler with an automatic tray unloading system from Norwalt.

August 18, 2022

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Kawasaki Robotics to Debut Scalable Automation Solutions at PACK EXPO International

Kawasaki Robotics (USA), Inc.

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth N-5946! Kawasaki Robotics will showcase low-cost and entry level products to high-end automation solutions for every type of end-of-line application.

August 18, 2022

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PAC Machinery to Exhibit Packaging Solutions at PACK EXPO International

PAC Machinery

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth S-3314! PAC Machinery’s exhibit will provide visitors with packaging solutions to increase production and minimize growing pains for businesses.

August 18, 2022

Protective/transport packaging

6 Last Mile Considerations for Rare Disease Therapies

A specialty pharmacist discusses the added communication and support—including manufacturers working with patient groups—that foster adherence among smaller patient populations.

August 18, 2022

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Orion to Showcase Pallet Wrapping Technologies at PACK EXPO International

Orion, a ProMach brand

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth N-5646! Orion Packaging Systems, a ProMach brand, will displaying its stretch and pallet wrapping solutions, including its S-Carriage InstaThread pre-stretch film carriage and LoPro Drag chain conveyor.

August 17, 2022

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Robatech to Demonstrate Sustainable Adhesive Applications at PACK EXPO International

Robatech

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth N-5217! Robatech will be demonstrating new ways of sustainable adhesive applications, featuring the smart Vision melter.

August 17, 2022

Flexible packaging

ProAmpac Facility Receives International Sustainability Carbon Certification

ProAmpac

ProAmpac’s Rocky Mount, Va. facility received an International Sustainability Carbon Certification Plus (ISCC Plus) certification.

August 17, 2022