Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Programmable controllers

AutomationDirect’s Productivity2000 programmable controller line includes additional low-cost discrete and analog input and output modules.

November 3, 2016

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Flexibles

U.K. project helps drive flexible packaging recycling options

The REFLEX Project reveals results of its two-year research project, which confirms the economic and functional viability of recycling flexible packaging materials.

November 3, 2016

Sustainability

U.S. carton recycling continues to grow

Through the efforts of the Carton Council and its partners, more than 58% of U.S. households now have access to carton recycling, and end users are clamoring for more material.

November 2, 2016

Operational Excellence

Survey Shows Confidence Gaps Among Hazmat Transport Pros

Findings indicate concern the corporate suite is not forward-thinking related to the business impact of hazmat shipping compliance, and that supply chain partners are not keeping up with regs.

November 2, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Duravant acquires ARPAC

Duravant increases product and service offerings in North America with Arpac acquisition and looks to further develop growing SupportPro footprint.

November 2, 2016

Operational Excellence

FDA Opioid Action Plan Includes Packaging, Labeling

Agency “Voice Blog” says FDA would help fund the development of assessment tools to evaluate packaging, storage, delivery, and disposal solutions designed to prevent or deter misuse and abuse of opioid analgesics.

November 1, 2016

Containers

Petite pack mimics full-size coffee cup with lid

Fitting in the palm of your hand, a tiny 2-oz container for Forto's Strong Coffee Drink To Go energy shot is cleverly engineered to replicate the look of a full-size foodservice coffee cup with snap-on lid.

November 1, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Massman acquires EDL

The addition of EDL expands Massman’s extensive product offering and complements their existing product lines.

November 1, 2016

Operational Excellence

Cargo Cover Science: Is It All About the “R”?

We typically see a high emphasis placed on the R-value in temperature-controlled shipping materials. But does a higher R-value always equate with better protection in the real world?

October 31, 2016

Flexibles

Clean label, clear pouch for baby food

​Sprout Foods elevates commitment to honesty and brand transparency with new, clear flexible pouches.

October 31, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

From scorecard to playbook: Walmart’s packaging evolution

Laura Phillips, Senior VP of Sustainability for Walmart, explains how the retailer has evolved its process for evaluating packaging sustainability and driving continuous improvement.

October 31, 2016

Closures

Spanish perfume takes minimalist route to luxury design

Loewe’s new fragrance line aims for suggestive packaging to convey brand’s luxury image.

October 28, 2016

Converting equipment

Label converter buys its first digital press

Argent Tape & Label, a label printer converter serving the automotive, medical, food & beverage, and industrial markets, has purchased its first digital press.

October 27, 2016