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Case erect/seal

ACE Carton Former Debuts

The Kliklok ACE (Advanced Carton Erector) topload carton former made its North American debut at PACK EXPO Connects 2020.

November 12, 2020

Flexible packaging

Charter NEX and Next Generation Films Rebrand to Charter Next Generation

Charter Next Generation

Next Generation Films and Charter NEX will now be known as Charter Next Generation (CNG). The rebrand reflects a full integration of the two companies that merged in April 2019.

November 12, 2020

Secondary Packaging

Robotic Case Packer

A highlight of the Quest showroom at PACK EXPO Connects was Quest Quik Pick, a high-speed robotic case packer that’s quick, accurate, and compact.

November 12, 2020

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Enhanced Labeling System

Universal Labeling Systems’ Contract Packager Series now features an expansive touchscreen control package that includes both stepper- and servo-driven technologies, along with AC drive motors.

November 11, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Paperboard Can Handle Applicator

This modular paperboard can handle applicator accommodates latest in aluminum can and beverage trends.

November 11, 2020

E-commerce/D2C packaging

E-commerce and Covid-19

Georgia-Pacific Corrugated

New consumer shopping behaviors, sustainability and returns are just some of the changes Covid-19 has accelerated for shipping products direct to your door.

November 11, 2020

Flexibles

Online Tool Speeds Flexible Packaging Prototyping

New app-like virtual design configurator puts control of pouch prototype design in the customer’s hands, reducing design time by up to a week and stimulating new ideas in package design.

November 11, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Commercialized Projects for Concurrent Fiber-Based Pack Launches

Two concurrent PACK EXPO Connects launches by Sonoco--EnviroSense paperboard canisters and Natrellis dual ovenable molded fiber trays--ask CPGs to reimagine paper in packages where plastic used to be necessary.

November 11, 2020

Filling/capping, dry

Space Saving Invert Mount Column Lift

Innovative system demoed at PACK EXPO Connects.

November 11, 2020

Secondary Packaging

Re-brand for Hamrick

Proud of being a family-owned firm in a world of acquisition, Hamrick Packaging Systems (formerly Hamrick Manufacturing & Service, Inc.) took advantage of PACK EXPO Connects to highlight its new identity.

November 11, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Paperboard MAP or SVP Tray Reduces Plastic by 85%

An added benefit over typical CPET MAP or SVP trays is the vast increase in billboard space. Printed paperboard can be visible on the outside bottom, four sides, and even inside bottom of the tray.

November 11, 2020

Robotics

Robotic Cartoning

High-quality design is standard with the patent-pending Peregrine™️ robotic cartoning system that JLS featured at PACK EXPO Connects.

November 11, 2020