Controls & Machine Components

Expansion of Cone Drive operations in Europe proves to be successful

Cone Drive’s expansion finds strong interest in precision motion control and high torque dense power transmission solutions in Europe.

May 26, 2017

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Plastics/resins

Qosmedix: Roller ball bottle

White PETG/PP bottles with stainless-steel roller balls promote easy application for packaging fragrances, serums, or other liquid based formulations.

May 26, 2017

Additives, coatings & inks

Sun Chemical receives Gold Leaf award for ‘Innovative Solutions’ book

The “Innovative Solutions” book features 24 printed sample pages utilizing Sun Chemical UV inks and coatings.

May 25, 2017

Secondary Packaging

ARPAC acquires Extreme Packaging

Arpac expands their horizontal shrink wrapper technology and product offering with the acquisition of Extreme Packaging Machinery Inc.

May 25, 2017

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Industry event examines digital package printing advances

Known for its short-run prowess, fast job turnaround, and customization, digital printing presents further opportunities, as revealed at the Digital Printing Spectrum 2017.

May 24, 2017

Cartons and boxes

Jospak: Fiber-based food tray

The fiber-based tray provides a large printable surface for product messaging, and it is hermetically sealed with lidding film, which makes the tray suitable for modified atmosphere packaging.

May 24, 2017

Labels

Overnight wins a Gold Leaf award for cold foil label

Overnight Labels was awarded Foil & Specialty Effects Association's Gold Leaf Award for excellence in cold foil sheet or rotary on self/client promotion.

May 24, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Building machines virtually

Faced with SKU proliferation and a need to build packaging machines more nimbly than ever, WestRock teamed up with Dassault Systemes and Bosch Rexroth to get the job done.

May 23, 2017

E-commerce/D2C packaging

PMMI brings TCO and cybersecurity training on the road

New, and free, PMMI U On the Road courses at ASCO’s New Jersey headquarters.

May 23, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

SIKO: Compact positioning drive

SIKO has expanded its portfolio of positioning drives with intelligent RTE (real-time Ethernet); in addition to the tried and tested ultra-compact SIKO positioning drives AG25 and AG26, the AG24 has now been released to expand the portfolio of actuators.

May 23, 2017

Contract Packaging

Dow once again sponsors the Showcase of Packaging Innovations

Chemical company returns for 15th year as sole sponsor of PACK EXPO Las Vegas staple.

May 23, 2017

Cartons and boxes

Medichecks’ new packaging sets the standard in home blood testing

User-friendly, multi-functional and attractive new packaging aims to make blood tests easier and more accessible.

May 23, 2017

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Engage Technologies appoints new CEO

David Mylrea will continue the legacy of Founder William Hoagland, who passed away December 30, 2016.

May 23, 2017