Sustainability

Call for Applications: 2020 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award

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

March 17, 2020

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Plastics/resins

Placon Scales Up for Production of PPE Face Shields

Placon

Placon has scaled up production in two of its manufacturing facilities to help get plastic PPE to healthcare workers during this pandemic.

March 31, 2020

Workforce

John Sinks Named CEO of Magnum Systems

Magnum Systems

John Sinks was appointed CEO of Magnum Systems, Inc., a manufacture of bulk solids pneumatic conveying and packaging automation systems. He assumed responsibilities on Monday, March 23, 2020.

March 31, 2020

E-commerce

Without Wholesale Venues, Brands Reaching Out to Consumer

Social media, e-commerce and donations to those in need are various ways brands are trying to directly reach consumers in light of COVID-19 cancellations and closures.

March 30, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Compostable Steam Bags

UK-based Planit Products, owner of the Toasta bags brand, has added renewable and compostable film to its portfolio for its new microwavable steam bags, sold in retail outlets in the UK.

March 30, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

European Recycling Markets Reel from Coronavirus

Changes in consumer behavior, the reduced cost of virgin materials, logistics disruptions and other trends driven by COVID-19 may have a lasting effect on the European recycling industry.

March 30, 2020

Operational Excellence

PACK EXPO Rewind: Risk Assessment

Hear PMMI’s Bruce Main, Safety Expert and Technical Advisor, and Sean Riley, Senior Director of Media & Industry Communications discussion of risk assessment at PACK EXPO East earlier this month.

March 30, 2020

Operational Excellence

Pet Food Market Shows Solid Growth through 2025

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

The U.S. leads the world in pet food sales, says a new study from PMMI Business Intelligence, as pet owners around the world seek fresher, healthier and ethically produced ingredients—the same as they expect for themselves.

March 30, 2020

Labels

Distilleries Refit to Fill Hand-Sanitizer Gap

During World War II, Ford made tanks instead of cars and Maytag made plane parts instead of washing machines. With hand sanitizer being the small-arms munitions of today’s pandemic crisis, cosmetics and distilleries are joining the war effort.

March 27, 2020

Contract Packaging

CPA’s 2020 Annual Meeting a Huge Success

CPA – The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers shares news on its recent Annual Meeting, the PACK EXPO East Sourcing Center, and upcoming events.

March 27, 2020

Flexibles

Printpack Wins Three Flexible Packaging Association Awards

Printpack

Printpack is pleased to announce that it has been awarded three Flexible Packaging Association awards.

March 26, 2020

Case/tray packing

Ossid Hires Western Regional Sales Manager

Ossid, a ProMach brand

Ossid, a ProMach brand, appointed Ty Threedy as its Western Regional Sales Manager.

March 26, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Fighting Back Against Anti-Plastics Legislation

At the CPA Annual Meeting, FPA President Alison Keane shares how the organization is working to help shape legislation around plastic packaging, rather than just react to it.

March 26, 2020