Sustainability

Brand Owner & Retailer Briefing Hub Launch

UK packaging innovation consultancy ThePackHub has launched a regular online meeting and information service for brand owner and retailer packaging professionals.

April 20, 2021

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 461

Flexible packaging

Michelman Joins the International Molded Fiber Association

Michelman Inc.

Michelman joined the International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) to help advance fiber-based packaging in a circular economy.

April 19, 2021

Sustainability

Specialty Personal Care Brands Shift from Plastic to Aluminum Packs

Specialty shampoo, soap, and conditioner brands are embracing shatter-proof, recyclable aluminum packaging in a bid to attract sustainability-minded consumers with less price sensitivity.

April 16, 2021

Containers

BillerudKorsnäs Appoints Executive Vice President Commercial

Billerud

Matthew Hirst was appointed Executive Vice President Commercial for BillerudKorsnäs. He will take office on August16th and will be a member of the Executive Management Team.

April 16, 2021

Flexible packaging

Pregis Opens Two Texas Manufacturing Facilities

Pregis

Pregis opened two new manufacturing facilities in the Dallas area to support growing demand in the Southern region of North America.

April 15, 2021

Conveying & accumulation

Intralox Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Intralox

Intralox celebrates 50 years of bringing conveyance solutions to food processors, manufacturers, and e-commerce companies with a year-long anniversary celebration.

April 15, 2021

Converting equipment

Oryx Additive Launches scaWaterjet Cleaning Station

Oryx Additive

Oryx Additive announces the launch of its scaWaterjet water-pressure cleaning station designed to remove support material from multiple 3D printed models rapidly, with bulk and/or fine detail jetting options.

April 15, 2021

Controls & machine components

Ton Knipscheer Joins watttron as International Sales Director

watttron

Packaging expert Ton Knipscheer joins watttron, bringing years of experience from his association with various European packaging companies.

April 15, 2021

Sustainability

Morton Salt’s Packaging-Based AR Experiences Seek to Erase Food Waste

Nine AR vignettes accessible through a QR code on Morton Salt’s culinary salt packaging prompts users to visit each scene, get tips, and collect recipes that use commonly wasted food items.

April 14, 2021

Sustainability

Selenis Increases Its Production of PETG Resins With Recycled Content

Selenis

Selenis has taken a step toward the acceleration of a circular economy, by increasing its production of PETG resins with incorporated recycled content to full production volumes.

April 14, 2021

Flexible packaging

WPO Announces Date for WorldStar 2021 Awards Virtual Ceremony

World Packaging Organisation (WPO)

WPO (World Packaging Organisation) will host a virtual ceremony on June 9, 2021 for the winners of WorldStar 2021. All winners will be announced, including WorldStar Special Awards, Student Awards, and WPO Life Time Achievement Award.

April 14, 2021

Retail display packaging

Vanguard Packaging Appoints Chief Executive Officer

Vanguard Packaging

Chris Stoler was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Vanguard Packaging. He will be responsible for creating the infrastructure to grow the company organically through its sales driven culture, e-commerce, and acquisition.

April 14, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Organic Baby Shampoo & Conditioner Brand is Latest of its Ilk to Go All-In for Aluminum

Nature’s Baby Organics is another recent entry in the shift away from plastic, and toward aluminum, for packaging of personal care and bath products, particularly specialty products with elements like vegan, organic, or cruelty-free.

April 13, 2021