Flexible packaging

Liquibox Announces Business Development Manager, New Zealand

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

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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

Plastics/resins

TricorBraun To Be Acquired by Ares Management and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board

TricorBraun

TricorBraun entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement with funds managed by Ares Management Corp.’s Private Equity Group and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board. Ares and Ontario Teachers’ will acquire a majority interest in the company.

January 7, 2021

Plastics/resins

Foamer for Self-Tanning Product is Metal-Free, Recyclable

Australian brand Bondi Sands’ new Pure product line incorporates a foaming dispenser made from 100% plastic that is recyclable in PP waste streams and is 52% lighter than traditional foamers.

January 7, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Counting Down the Top Four Dow Awards: #1 Henkel Invests in Recycled Plastic with a Social Cause

This award winner represent the most innovative packaging breakthroughs in categories ranging from food and beverage to personal care, with a strong focus on sustainability and the circular economy.

January 7, 2021

Robotics

Columbia/Okura Announces Strategic Relationship with Integra Systems Brazil

Columbia/Okura LLC

Columbia/Okura LLC and Integra Systems executed a license agreement that will allow Integra Systems to produce the complete line of Columbia/Okura robotic palletizers in Brazil.

January 7, 2021

Flexible packaging

Selig Group Acquires Performance Systematix

Selig Group

Selig Group, owned by CC Industries, completed the acquisition of Performance Systematix (PSI) a supplier of container and packaging venting solutions.

January 6, 2021

Flexibles

Counting Down the Top Four Dow Awards: #2 Metal-free Recyclable Coffee Bag

This award winner represent the most innovative packaging breakthroughs in categories ranging from food and beverage to personal care, with a strong focus on sustainability and the circular economy.

January 6, 2021