Coding, Printing & Labeling

Doug Weber named president and CEO of Weber

Joesph Weber Jr. announces Doug Weber as president and CEO of Weber Packaging Solutions.

April 25, 2016

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Containers

Consumer convenience is key for new fuel treatment bottle

Lube-Tech launches a new package design for its fuel treatment line that addresses ease of product dosing, product contamination, recyclability, and differentiation on shelf.

April 25, 2016

Sustainability

JUST water bottle now includes plant-based materials

JUST water takes its hybrid bottle carton to the next level of environmental friendliness by creating a bottle with a plant-based shoulder and cap, for 82% renewable resource content.

April 24, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

Americans still support recycling

In a new survey addressing consumers’ support for recycling, 90% of respondents said they believe recycling is important and positively impacts the environment.

April 23, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

Video: Vitamin brand raises awareness on ocean plastic

Rainbow Light shares video on the toll plastic packaging is taking on oceans, while a new microsite provides sourcing information on its 100% recycled-content bottles.

April 22, 2016

Flexibles

Toppan opens barrier film plant in Georgia

In early April 2016, Toppan USA, Inc. cut the ribbon on a new 104,000-sq-ft plant in Griffin, GA.

April 22, 2016

Operational Excellence

DOT-SP 8249 Designation Evolves From 'Exempt 'to 'Special Permit'

Examining the protocol for safely shipping hazardous materials mixed with other freight types via standard trucking process that’s used by freight carriers worldwide.

April 22, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Motion Technologies: Direct drive servo motors

Motion Technologies specializes in direct drive motors, built in both linear and rotary functionality; the company promotes both Kollmorgen and LinMot for direct drive applications, in particular a product that combines a direct drive rotary motor with a direct drive linear motor in one unit.

April 22, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Aagard launches a newly redesigned website

Aagard’s modernized website provides improved functionality and delivers enhanced content.

April 22, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Carlo Gavazzi: Compact ultrasonic sensors

Carlo Gavazzi announced a new range of compact ultrasonic sensors, available in M18 housings constructed of thermoplastic (UA18CSD Series) and stainless steel (UA18ESD Series).

April 21, 2016

Additives, coatings & inks

Domino Open House to feature 38 tabletop exhibits

The Digital Printing Spectrum 2016 event will present educational presentations and equipment demonstrations.

April 21, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

Mouthwash Package Mixes Ingredients, Wins Award

TricorBraun wins NACD awards for mouthwash, drug and pharmaceuticals and other industries.

April 20, 2016

Additives, coatings & inks

X-Rite announces partnership with HAVI Global Solutions

PantoneLIVE now available to all HGS ColorSentry customers for improved digital color communication between brand owners and packaging converters.

April 20, 2016