Sustainable Packaging

Conagra honors employees' commitment to sustainability

From introducing more energy-efficient light bulbs to completely reconfiguring packaging and processes, the Sustainable Development Award projects have delivered $232 million in cost savings since 2009.

May 10, 2017

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Material handling

Track-and-trace technologies lead the security packaging market

Diverse ongoing threats, new regulatory requirements for life critical products, and technical evolution will fuel market growth for anti-counterfeiting packaging technologies.

May 10, 2017

Material handling

Global biopharmaceutical logistics market expanding

New study shows leading market companies are providing user-friendly shipping, e-commerce, logistics management and visibility tools.

May 9, 2017

Protective/transport packaging

Pregis acquires Sharp Packaging Systems

Pregis adds bagging systems capability to its protective packaging portfolio with the acquisition of Sharp Packaging Systems.

May 9, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: AC current transformers

AutomationDirect’s AcuAmp line of power products now includes the CTF series 5A secondary current transformers; designed for applications such as ammeters, watt-meters, panel meters, instrumentation, and energy management systems, these current transformers offer a compact, cost-effective means of measuring primary current.

May 9, 2017

Cartons and boxes

Cannabis cigarette box draws from vintage luxury

An affordable luxury product, new cannabis cigarettes from Toast use elegantly decorated boxes modeled after the cigarette cases of the 1920s to inspire socializing and celebrating.

May 8, 2017

Secondary Packaging

Spotted at interpack: Ultra-quiet, ergonomic cartoner

Taking operator activity into account, the secondary packaging machine produces little noise and low vibration, even at high speeds.

May 7, 2017

Converting equipment

Pack Ready Lamination ready for commercial launch

Announced at interpack: an intriguing converting technology that first debuted at drupa 2016 is now commercially available and ready to serve brands having urgent time-to-market needs.

May 7, 2017

Converting equipment

Digital press for corrugated packaging announced at interpack

HP unveils a new digital press for direct-to-board printing for shippers and high-quality cases, allowing HP to play in what is forecast to be a $269 billion industry by 2021.

May 6, 2017

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Flow wrapping, capping, labeling standouts at interpack 2017

A pressure-sensitive labeler like no other, a flow wrapper specifically designed for gummies and similar sticky products, and an entry level filler/capper are all part of interpack 2017.

May 6, 2017

Coding, Printing & Labeling

New in 2018 – The PACKage Printing Pavilion

The main stage for your package printing innovations makes its debut at PACK EXPO International.

May 5, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Tolomatic: Food-grade servo actuator

The Tolomatic IMA electric linear actuator, the company's most powerful integrated servo motor rod actuator, is now available with a food-grade white epoxy coating and stainless steel components for washdown applications in the food and beverage industry.

May 5, 2017

Flexibles

Voided, bio-based film being tested by Mars launched at interpack

A four-year, European-funded project involving all players in the supply chain, including end-user Mars, comes to fruition with a new voided, bio-based, multilayer laminated film that lowers density and improves yield.

May 5, 2017