Plastics/resins

Berlin Packaging Acquires Consolidated Bottle

The acquisition of Canada-based Consolidated Bottle Corp. will expand Berlin Packaging’s footprint in Canada, enabling the combined businesses to offer even more packaging solutions and value added services to their customers.

November 4, 2020

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Sustainability

A French Take on Paper Bottles

When this CEO learned of a paper bottle that would both differentiate his new line of household cleaners and be more sustainable, he had to have it for the launch.

November 4, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

A look at European Plastics Packaging

According to some in the industry, cooperation and alignment in the packaging supply chain is key to plastics’ sustainability success.

November 3, 2020

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

ALLIEDFLEX Technologies Introduces Rotary Pouch/Bag Fill/Seal System

November 3, 2020

Thermoform/fill/seal

Visit Starview Packaging at PACK EXPO Connects

Starview Packaging Machinery, Inc.

Starview Packaging Machinery will showcase its complete line of sealing equipment for medical device tray packaging, food tray packaging, skin packaging, and more.

November 3, 2020

Workforce

Bumble Bee Reinvention Relies on Capable Leadership

Jan Tharp, CEO of The Bumble Bee Seafood Co. discusses leadership methods that overcame chaotic months for the company.

November 3, 2020

Flexibles

FPA Partners with PACK EXPO Connects

Flexible Packaging Association (FPA)

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) announced it is participating in the PACK EXPO Connects Partner Program and Showcase of Packaging Innovations during PACK EXPO Connects produced by PMMI Media Group.

November 2, 2020

Conveying & accumulation

Morrison Container to Demonstrate Packaging Line Innovations at PACK EXPO Connects

Morrison Container Handling Solutions

Morrison Container Handling will be debuting eight live demos at PACK EXPO Connects, each showcasing its new and reimagined packaging line solutions.

November 2, 2020

Flexible packaging

Berry Global Tubes Recognized by APR

Berry Global Group, Inc.

Berry Global announced that its PE squeezable tubes were recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) as meeting and exceeding its HDPE-01 Critical Guidance. Berry also introduces its Divinity HDPE 2 in. flip-top tube closure.

November 2, 2020

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Markem-Imaje Offers Multilingual Webinars on Improving Package Coding Operations

Markem-Imaje

In May, Markem-Imaje held a virtual expo of webinars covering eight topics. They were so popular, a new series of six will be offered on Innovation Days between October19 to December 18 2020.

November 2, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Flax4Life Up to the Challenge of Switching from PE to Plant-Based PLA Material

For this popular brand of baked products sold in retail, commitment to sustainability and the championing of industrial composting outweighed any early material obstacles.

November 2, 2020

Cartons and boxes

Butcher-Paper Pack Reenvisioned for Retail

Plant-based meat company No Evil Foods replicates the experience of unwrapping a butcher paper-packed product with an origami-style carton decorated with whimsical, approachable graphics.

November 2, 2020

Sustainability

Aptar Food + Beverage Announces Partnership with MIWA Technologies

Aptar

Aptar Food + Beverage announced its partnership with MIWA Technologies, a Czech Republic-based company that has developed a standardized, reusable solution for the distribution of goods.

November 2, 2020