Containers

PET shines at ProFood Tech

Its glass-like sheen is one of the attractions that a hot-filled PET jar has going for it, and several of these PET containers were front and center at ProFood Tech.

April 5, 2017

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Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

E-beam sterilization for aseptic packaging showcased at ProFood Tech

Tetra Pak introduces two new filling machines with electron-beam sterilization technology to round out its eBeam line. Also new, two new portion-pack carton sizes for on-the-go snacking.

April 5, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Festo North America relocates corporate headquarters

Festo’s new Hauppauge, NY facility will serve as center of operations for the Festo North American executive management team and other corporate functions.

April 5, 2017

Cartoning

Integrated line makes Howell’s ammo packaging bulletproof

Bulk feeder, vision inspection system, cartoner and laser printer speed throughput and address labor shortages in the company’s hometown.

April 4, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Phoenix Contact: Wide-range DC voltage transducers

Phoenix Contact’s newest DC voltage transducer has a user-friendly programming interface and optional push-in connection technology (PT); the MACX MCR-VDC transducer family recently secured UL/cUL listing, making it suitable for use in a wide range of applications.

April 4, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Carlo Gavazzi: 3-phase monitoring relay

Carlo Gavazzi offers the new DPD Series Three-Phase Monitoring Relay with NFC configuration; this relay provides the utmost flexibility in very compact dimensions, as it offers a wide range of features in a mere 22.5 mm product width.

April 4, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Festo names AWC its newest distributor

Festo continues to expand product stocking capabilities and application expertise closer to customers by adding distributors, such as AWC.

April 3, 2017

Closures

Study Reveals Consumer Dispensing Closure Preferences

TricorBraun research shows that nutraceutical consumers want dispensing closures with audible clicks, large thumb recesses and orifice size based on need.

April 3, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Omega: Pressure transducers

OMEGA introduces a new series of low cost, compact pressure transducers with an all stainless steel body and rugged construction.

April 3, 2017

Flow wrapping

Integrated flow-wrapping line keeps chocolate cookies cool

Costa Rica-based confectionery company increases capacity by 25% with new integrated packaging line comprising a new conveyor, cooling tunnel, and two horizontal flow wrappers.

April 3, 2017

Sustainable Packaging

American Institute of Packaging and the Environment adds new senior director

Brian Wagner will head environmental initiatives and packaging developments as the Senior Director of the American Institute of Packaging and the Environment.

April 3, 2017

Cartons and boxes

Pie packaging celebrates The Beauty of Imperfection

Eclectic and eye-catching, new packaging graphics for U.K.’s Higgidy brand of handmade quiches and pies features mismatched plates that mirror the beauty of the company’s imperfect pies.

April 2, 2017

Plastics/resins

Elaine Jacob, MJS Packaging, Inducted to NACD Hall of Fame

MJS Packaging

Elaine Jacob was inducted into the National Association of Container Distributors (NACD ) Hall of Fame. This award recognizes an individual who has made a significant impact on the packaging industry.

April 1, 2017