Labels

Barrier IML for new mayo

In August 2017, the leading South African food maker Clover Industries Ltd. surprised South African consumers with Cream O’Naise: a brand-new, creamy mayonnaise in a rectangular package injection-molded of polypropylene.

December 13, 2017

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Karlville and ePac team up on new innovation facility

The joint initiative is the first step in a longer term strategic collaborative relationship designed to speed research and development of manufacturing solutions for flexible packaging.

December 12, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff Automation: Vision software

Beckhoff Automation has announced the incorporation of comprehensive image processing capabilities into its PC-based control system with new TwinCAT Vision software, which unites a comprehensive range of machine functionality – PLC, motion control, robotics, high-end measurement technology, IoT, HMI, and now machine vision – all in an end-to-end engineering and control platform.

December 12, 2017

Flexibles

New report forecasts stand-up pouch demand will top $4.5 billion by 2021

Total supply chain cost and sustainability issues continue to be the key drivers of demand for stand-up pouches.

December 12, 2017

Additives, coatings & inks

Authorized Leibinger and Squid Ink distributor launches online store

The website can drop ship orders on the same business day.

December 12, 2017

Flexibles

Kansas City Chiefs ‘go nuts’ over compostable peanut bag

First-of-its-kind compostable packaging for peanuts debuts at Arrowhead Stadium, scoring a victory for the Kansas City Chief’s Extra Yard for the Environment program.

December 11, 2017

Flexibles

Bath salts get biopolymer bag

Skincare company with a passion for protecting the health of people and the planet switches to polyethylene made from sugarcane for its Himalayan Bath Salts.

December 11, 2017

Additives, coatings & inks

Sun Chemical upgrades its safety data sheet online platform

Done in collaboration with Verisk 3E™, the upgraded platform will improve customer access to SDSs. Verisk 3E is a Verisk business.

December 11, 2017

Containers

Coconut water celebrates the holidays

Limited-edition bottle labels and 12-pk cases from Harmless Harvest encourage consumers to share the gift of organic coconut water over the holidays.

December 10, 2017

Closures

Consumers can now make lattes at home with one touch

A new 12-oz aerosol can with a specially designed dispensing nozzle transforms ordinary coffee into a frothy latte, delivering the coffeehouse experience to consumers at home.

December 9, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Carlo Gavazzi: Three-phase monitoring relays

Carlo Gavazzi announces the addition of their latest three phase monitoring relays, the DPA52 and DPB52; these devices provide critical protection against phase loss and improper phase sequence, with DPB52 adding additional protection against under-voltage and over-voltage.

December 8, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

B&R: Image processing solution

B&R has introduced the world's first image processing solution to be seamlessly incorporated into the automation system, and comprising cameras, software and lighting accessories.

December 8, 2017

Flexibles

Pouches for at-home cocktails

Bibo Barmaid of Annandale, NJ, now produces individually-sized cocktail mix pouches for the first at-home cocktail machine that produces the perfect drink in less than 20 sec.

December 8, 2017