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Conveying & accumulation

Dorner Mfg Corp. appoints new director of global marketing, strategic planning

Stacy Johnson will manage Dorner's domestic marketing activities and coordinate all Dorner Holding companies.

September 18, 2017

Contract Packaging

Contract Packaging Association appoints new managing director

Ron Puvak will be responsible for overseeing the association’s current activities and creating a plan for long-term growth.

September 18, 2017

Flexibles

Kleenex adds convenience in new on-the-go pack

A new 30-ct, on-the-go package of Kleenex Ultra Soft tissues features a flip-top lid for dispensing, greater product protection, and a handy snap strap.

September 18, 2017

Cartons and boxes

Creative use of paper, printing result in premium whisky gift pack

A gift pack for Maker’s Mark bourbon whisky features a wood-grained insert, a paper strip stamp, and a wax seal, all created through a mix of paper stocks and printing techniques.

September 17, 2017

Containers

A new angle for premixed gas

To differentiate its product on shelf, Stihl switches from a cylindrical to a square container for its premixed gas, overcoming design challenges to meet government regulations.

September 16, 2017

Containers

Price advantages increasing demand for pharmaceutical bottles

A new Stratistics MRC report forecasts the global pharmaceutical bottle market to grow at a 5.9% CAGR through 2023. What’s behind the optimism?

September 15, 2017

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Flip-up vacuum pack gives 360-deg look at beef

Chicago-based PRE Brands develops a vacuum pack that flips up from a backing card to offer a full view of its ethically sourced beef products. Features such as an easy-peel opening and easy-tear perforation provide extra consumer convenience.

September 14, 2017

Operational Excellence

First Person: E-commerce lifescience package transportation and testing considerations

Michael Kuebler, Technical Director, Smithers Pira North America, discusses trends and package considerations for life science products transported via e-commerce.

September 14, 2017

Sustainable Packaging

Biologiq joins AMERIPEN

The new member will bring sustainability benefits to packaging value chain.

September 13, 2017

Robotics

Bimba: Multi-axis electric linear robot actuators

Bimba has introduced IntelliAxis multi-axis electric linear robot actuators for either X-Z or X-Y motion applications.

September 12, 2017

Sustainability

Milk conveys organic with unbleached paperboard carton

Arla’s EKO organic dairy brand uses a new carton made from natural brown unbleached paperboard that retains the color of the wood fibers and has a visible fiber structure.

September 11, 2017

Flexibles

Compostable film wraps snack bars

A compostable film wrapper for new cold-pressed fruit and nut bars from Shanvalley Innovative Food Company of Ireland helps the company expand on its brand promise, ‘Eat Right – Live Right.’

September 10, 2017