E-commerce/D2C packaging

E-Tailer Reduces Packaging with Fit-to-Size Auto-Boxer

Outdoor lifestyle brand IFG enhances order packing efficiency with two new automatic box-making machines that reduce corrugated by 39,000 cu ft/year and increase packing speeds 15-fold.

April 3, 2020

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 544

Flexible packaging

COVID-19: TC Transcontinental Packaging's Response

TC Transcontinental Inc.

During the COVID-19 global pandemic, TC Transcontinental Packaging is supporting the vital food industry, a sector considered critical by governments, and contribute to the maintenance of essential services in communities.

April 3, 2020

Flexibles

FPA Announces 2020 Board of Directors

Flexible Packaging Association (FPA)

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) announced the election of its 2020 Board of Directors. The Board assumed directorship on March 4, 2020.

April 2, 2020

Plastics/resins

Ecolean’s Aseptic Packaging Solutions Receive Class A Aseptic Certificate for Indonesian Company

Ecolean

The Indonesian customer, SoGoodFood, becomes the first company in the country to receive the Class A certificate in the Aseptic category.

April 2, 2020

Digital Transformation

Paxiom Automation Launches New Website

Paxiom Group

Paxiom Automation, a packaging system integration and service company, announced the launch of its new website PaxiomAutomation.com making it easier for clients to access all ranges of services in one portal.

April 2, 2020

Contract Packaging

CPA in 2020: ‘Dynamic and Active’

CPA President Mark O’Malley shares news on the association’s recent Annual Meeting as well as on upcoming initiatives and opportunities for members.

April 1, 2020

Cartoning

Somic Operations Proceed in Germany and North America with COVID-19 Measures in Place

SOMIC Packaging, Inc.

Somic is informing customers about the necessary steps it has taken to allow its facilities for end-of-line retail packaging machinery to remain open in Germany and North America during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 1, 2020

Operational Excellence

5 Drivers of the Retail-Ready Packaging Market

Among them, advantages of RRP for retail, suitability for use in c-stores and discount stores, and brand interactivity.

March 31, 2020

Flexible packaging

Cannabis and the Coronavirus

Medical and recreational cannabis growers and retailers deemed essential services to help Americans cope with “stay-at-home” orders.

March 31, 2020

Digital Transformation

QAD Inc. Hires Vice President, Packaging

QAD Inc.

QAD Inc. hired Acyr Borges as Vice President, Packaging.

March 31, 2020

Robotics

Arrowhead Systems Announces Partnership with StrongPoint Automation

Arrowhead Systems, LLC

Arrowhead Systems, Inc. has teamed up with StrongPoint Automation to become its robotic integration supplier.

March 31, 2020

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Texas Brewer Upgrades Bottling and Adds Cans

Installation of a canning line became a top priority as Altstadt Brewery opened new markets in Houston and Dallas. Also getting some serious upgrades was an existing bottling line.

March 31, 2020

Sustainability

Call for Applications: 2020 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award

Reusable Packaging Association (RPA)

The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) announced the opening of the application period for the 9th annual Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award.

March 17, 2020