Labels

Packaging, not product, is at the core of PepsiCo’s LIFEWTR

PepsiCo introduces a premium water brand that features artwork from emerging artists to leverage the popularity of social media and connect with consumers in an inspirational way.

April 15, 2017

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Labels

Thermal Trac: Color-changing labels

Relying on a revolutionary ink called Thermal Locking Ink (Patent Pending), Thermal Trac labels help determine if a product has been damaged due to exposure to heat.

April 13, 2017

Material handling

Serialization Will Impact All Drug Manufacturing

PMMI study reports on serialization implementation hurdles and compliance deadlines.

April 12, 2017

Containers

Packaging for ready-to-eat poultry to grow 4.6% annually

The growth in packaging for ready-to-eat poultry products will be boosted by consumers looking for convenient, affordable meal options that require little or no preparation.

April 11, 2017

Coding, Printing & Labeling

New printer anchors production for Houston packaging and display print provider

Helios Digital Packaging selects Durst Rho p10 250HS UV inkjet printer to enhance corrugate printing production.

April 11, 2017

Plastics/resins

Berry Plastics revamps brand with new name, logo, values

Berry Plastics Group, Inc. changes its brand logo and name to Berry Global Group, Inc.

April 11, 2017

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Multi-Chamber Blister Earns Award

The European Aluminium Foil Assn. (EAFA) awards Amcor's dual-chamber Frangible Formpack Blister with an Alufoil Trophy for Technical Innovation.

April 11, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Rockwell Automation: Intrinsically safe I/O platform

Manufacturers and industrial operators can now bring devices deployed in hazardous areas into The Connected Enterprise via EtherNet/IP, using the Allen-Bradley Bulletin 1719 Ex I/O platform from Rockwell Automation.

April 11, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Learn to code and install PackML

PackML Workshop 2017 is offered in conjunction with the Automation Conference & Expo, May 23-24 at the Chicago Marriott O'Hare, and it includes half-day training on PackML programming.

April 10, 2017

Containers

Bringing the heat to the condiment aisle

Chili pepper-infused honey gets a clean, streamlined label design that stands out on shelf and emphasizes the product’s uniqueness and authentic, craft nature.

April 10, 2017

Cartons and boxes

Cannabis ‘nectars’ conjure Sonoma Valley roots

Created for the discerning consumer, AYA cannabis concentrates from Sonoma Cannabis Company use cartons decorated with artwork that evokes the ‘Valley of the Sun.’

April 8, 2017

Sustainability

Does PET lightweighting really reduce the carbon footprint?

New research explores how the lightweighting of PET water bottles along with the choice of bottle design, color, label, ink, and adhesive affects post-consumer waste sorting and recycling systems.

April 7, 2017

Operational Excellence

DHL Supply Chain to Use Collaborative Robots

The contract logistics company will pilot test LocusBots for order fulfillment within the life sciences sector at a Tennessee facility.

April 5, 2017