Flexible packaging

Liquibox Opens Flexible Packaging Facility in Spain

Liquibox opened a 140,000-sq-ft flexible packaging “super-factory” in Madrid, Spain to meet the rising EU demand for bag-in-box products.

December 7, 2020

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Flexible packaging

Spartech Acquires Tufpak, Inc.

Spartech Corporation

Spartech announces the acquisition of Tufpak, Inc., a manufacturer of custom and stock engineered plastic films designed for biohazard bags, medical devices, and biopharma packaging.

December 4, 2020

Sustainability

DS Smith to Launch Virus Resistant Packaging

DS Smith Packaging Systems

DS Smith announces an exclusive partnership with Touchguard to develop a new range of sustainable cardboard packaging to protect consumers against potentially harmful bacteria.

December 4, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

The Circular Economy and ISO

Mexican expert Dr. Nydia Suppen discussed the progress made in defining four new ISO standards for a worldwide application and acceleration of the circular economy concept at EXPO PACK Mexico Webinar.

December 4, 2020

Case erect/seal

WestRock Announces Chief Marketing Officer

Smurfit Westrock

Margaret Herndon joined WestRock as Chief Marketing Officer.

December 4, 2020

Digital Printing

drupa 2021 Cancelled

The 2021 edition of drupa has been cancelled due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The next event will take place as scheduled from May 28-June 7, 2024 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

December 3, 2020

Flexible packaging

ProAmpac Acquires Canadian Packaging Suppliers

ProAmpac

ProAmpac has acquired Canada-based private businesses Rosenbloom Groupe Inc., Hymopack Ltd., and Dyne-A-Pak expanding its manufacturing capabilities and broadening the product offerings it provides to retail, grocery, and QSR customers.

December 3, 2020

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Massman Automation Hires Regional Sales Manager

Massman Automation, a Massman Company

Ray Musson was hired as Regional Sales Manager of case packing and palletizing for Massman Automation Designs, LLC’s Central and Central South regions.

December 3, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Bacardí Scales Biodegradable Bottle

Bacardí Ltd.’s approach to reducing marine plastic pollution is somewhat counter-intuitive.

December 3, 2020

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Serac Group Announces Chief Sales Officer

Serac Inc

Dino Chece, President/CEO, of the Serac Group, announces the promotion of Nicolas Ricard to Chief Sales Officer (CSO).

December 3, 2020

Containers

Wine Brand’s Foundations Reflected in Package Design

New Lalomba premium wine brand uses a label shape and texture that harken back to the natural elements of its terroir, with a touch of metallic desaturated tones to convey refinement.

December 2, 2020

Containers

Custom ‘Guinness Gives Back’ Pack Funds Community Relief Efforts

Guinness is launching custom cans that trigger donations to community charities helping those in need over the holidays as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or other challenges.

December 2, 2020

Robotics

Fanuc America and PlusOne Robotics Partner on E-commerce Fulfillment Technologies

FANUC America

Fanuc America and Plus One Robotics have paired their automation technologies to meet the needs of their mutual customers in e-commerce.

December 2, 2020