Containers

Amcor Appoints Dan Murphy and Rodrigo Lecot to Key Management Posts

Amcor Rigid Packaging named Dan Murphy Vice President of North America Operations and Rodrigo Lecot Vice President and General Manager of Latin America.

May 3, 2021

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 458

Conveying & accumulation

Morrison Container Handling Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Morrison Container Handling Solutions

Morrison Container Handling Solutions celebrated its 50th anniversary on May 1. Since 1971, the company has prided itself on providing the best solutions in container handling.

May 3, 2021

Sustainability

Innovations in Sustainable Packaging for Confectionery & Ice Cream

Nestlé, Unilever, and Mars Wrigley pioneer technologies—such as advanced recycling, recycled-content plastic, reusable packaging, and a switch from plastic to paper—to reduce their use of virgin plastic materials. This Take Five video has the full story.

April 30, 2021

Flexible packaging

ProAmpac Extends Market Reach for Recyclable Fresh-Food-To-Go Packaging to North America

ProAmpac

ProAmpac is building on the European success of Rapid Action Packaging’s (RAP) fresh-food-to-go packaging portfolio by expanding into North America.

May 1, 2021

Flexible packaging

SuperCorrExpo 2021 to be Held Live in Orlando

TAPPI

SuperCorrExpo® (SCE), organized by TAPPI and AICC, will be held August 8–12 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

April 30, 2021

Conveying & accumulation

Massive Lane Accumulation of Over 40 Yards of Product

Multi-Conveyor

Multi-Conveyor built a series of mild steel constructed conveyors for varying height and width products that travel through dual belt merge, enclosed pneumatic diverts, massive lane accumulation, combiners, single file technology, and more.

April 30, 2021

Flexible packaging

Rheo Engineering Launches Rheo Flexibles

Rheo Engineering

Rheo Engineering launches a new company division: Rheo Flexibles. It will provide a full range of single use products, all designed and manufactured at the Peoria, Ill., facility.

April 30, 2021

Sustainability

Aluminum Bottles, Aromatherapy Scents Elevate the Hand Wash Category

Wanting to keep the planet both pretty and healthy, premium, vegan-friendly brand Raw Sugar introduces a new aromatherapeutic hand wash line in a 100% recyclable aluminum bottle.

April 30, 2021

Flow wrapping

Matt Venezia Named Vice President of Global Equipment Sales for BW Flexible Systems

BW Flexible Systems

Matt Venezia was appointed Vice President of Global Equipment Sales for BW Flexible Systems.

April 29, 2021

Protective/transport packaging

Pinnacle Packaging Announces Its Certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise

Pinnacle Packaging

Pinnacle Packaging, a Chicago-based distributor of packaging, shipping, and industrial supplies, was certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) with the Veterans Business Program in the state of Illinois.

April 29, 2021

Sustainability

Foth Launches New Website with Revitalized Brand Identity

Foth

Foth launches a new website that showcases its new brand and messaging. It offers clients, talent, and visitors enhanced features and thought leadership.

April 29, 2021

Capping

Spicing up the Packaging of Sauces Having Varied Viscosities

When demand outstrips food packaging capacity, new equipment is the best solution. But when product viscosities vary and flavors are superb, not just any machinery will do.

April 29, 2021

Sustainability

Masstige Hair Care Brand Moves to Aluminum for Full Line

Plant-based hair care brand Eva NYC addresses sustainable beauty’s biggest issue—non-recyclable packaging—with vibrant, new 100% recyclable aluminum bottles.

April 28, 2021