Sustainable Packaging

Loop and 7th Generation Chat with Packaging World about Returnable/Reusable Packaging

Tom Szaky of Loop and Kelly Murosky from Seventh Generation discuss returnable and reusable packaging options during PACK EXPO Connects last Fall—watch the 8-minute video.

January 12, 2021

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 367

Sustainability

BillerudKorsnäs Nominates Chairman of the Board

Billerud

The Nomination Committee of BillerudKorsnäs has proposed that Jan Svensson be elected as Chairman of the Board of BillerudKorsnäs at its Annual General Meeting.

January 12, 2021

Converting equipment

Plitek Adds Slitting Capacity to Facility

Plitek, Inc.

Plitek added a new slitter to its Des Plaines, Ill., facility.

January 12, 2021

Flexible packaging

Amcor Recognized by CDP for Advancements in Sustainability

Amcor Flexibles North America

Amcor was awarded a A- grade for Climate Change in CDP’s annual ratings, highlighting the company’s decisive actions towards a more sustainable future.

January 12, 2021

Robotics

L’Oreal’s Robotic Packaging Line Replaces Five Machines In French Plant

L'Oreal

Robotic applications from the field with Packaging World’s Pat Reynolds. Global beauty CPG L'Oreal delivers flexibility in French plant with robots and extended transport system.

January 11, 2021

Labels

Weber Packaging Appoints New Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Weber Packaging Solutions

With the retirement of Vice President of Marketing Tom Michalsen, Weber Packaging Solutions announce his replacement, Harrison Chien as Vice President, Sales & Marketing.

January 11, 2021

Flexible packaging

Liquibox Announces Business Development Manager, New Zealand

Liquibox

Colin Benzie joined the Liquibox as Business Development Manager New Zealand to expand the global reach of the flexible liquid packaging company.

January 11, 2021

Capping

Shibuya Hoppmann Corp. Appoints New President

Shibuya Hoppmann Corporation

Yoshi Izumi was appointed President of Shibuya Hoppmann Corp.

January 11, 2021

Flexible packaging

Three Timely Trends Evident at PACK EXPO Connects

Flexible packaging's move to monolayer, paperboard can handles, and remote monitoring/access were evident in all corners of the online event.

January 8, 2021

Plastics/resins

Report: Innovative New Materials at PACK EXPO Connects

PMMI Media Group editors—covering a virtual event instead of an in-person exposition—divided and conquered to collectively take in as much of PACK EXPO Connects as possible. Here’s what they saw in the materials category.

January 8, 2021

Sustainability

Sonoco FRESH to Host Virtual Food, Packaging & Sustainability Summit

Sonoco

Clemson alumnus David Beasley, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme, will give the keynote presentation at the inaugural Food, Packaging & Sustainability Summit hosted by Sonoco FRESH at Clemson University.

January 8, 2021

Flow wrapping

Cavanna Group Announces Corporate Reorganization

Cavanna Packaging USA Inc.

Cavanna Group announced a corporate reorganization effective January 1, 2021, with the declared objective of evolving towards a greater use of its resources.

January 8, 2021

Cartoning

JLS Adds National Sales Manager in Canada

JLS Automation

JLS Automation strengthened its sales team for the Canadian market with the addition of Paul Swietlinski as National Sales Manager—Canada.

January 7, 2021