Containers

Soft-boiled egg conveniently available

UK consumers can now enjoy the convenience of a perfect soft-boiled egg in just five minutes thanks to the inspiration of a new brand by the name of Yowk and the innovative packaging skills of its container suppliers.

February 12, 2016

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Controls & Machine Components

Oriental Motor: Three-phase standard AC motors

Oriental Motor USA introduces a 200 watt (1/4 HP) KIIS Series three-phase standard AC motor with hypoid gear and terminal box.

February 12, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Bossar USA names Alex Marzo new General Manager

Marzo had recently been International Operations Manager and running Bossar’s Operation in China.

February 11, 2016

Contract packaging

Generics Factor Into Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment Market Growth

By 2020, this market will be worth US$7.24 billion, says new report, although cost-cutting measures will slow growth.

February 10, 2016

Contract Packaging

P&G, J&J, Unilever, L'Oreal, Estee Lauder join forces for a single quality audit standard

The Foundation for Strategic Sourcing (F4SS) and consumer goods giants unveils AuditOne. It promises a single industry-wide standard for brands and a single, annual audit for logistics co-pack and other service providers.

February 9, 2016

Flexibles

DS Smith Plastics names Salvador Servera a Director of Sales

Salvador Servera will head up all Flexible Packaging business strategies in Europe.

February 9, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Pneumatic air cylinders

AutomationDirect’s NITRA pneumatic product line now includes G-Series double-acting air cylinders ideal for use in product packaging, food processing, and other high-speed product manufacturing applications.

February 9, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Disconnect switches

AutomationDirect added Socomec disconnect switches to its list of circuit protection products.

February 8, 2016

Contract Packaging

Do-It Corporation’s Chuck Miller passes unexpectedly

Robert “Chuck” Miller Jr., 55, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2016 in Prescott, AZ.

February 8, 2016

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Headlight pack redesign enhances shoppability

GE Lighting redesigns the structure and graphics of the blister packs for its premium headlight brand, making consumer selection easier and maximizing retailer selling space.

February 7, 2016

Plastics/resins

Packaging changes help grow hangover remedy

The decision to outsource packaging, and a switch from glass to PET bottles, prepares hangover remedy beverage brand Life Support for market growth.

February 6, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Embedded Technologies to Boost Anti-Counterfeiting Packaging Market

MarketsandMarkets forecasts the anti-counterfeit packaging market value will be worth US$153.95 billion by 2020.

February 5, 2016

Converting equipment

Komori and Highcon announce strategic business partnership

Komori to sell and support Highcon Euclid digital cutting and creasing solutions in Japan.

February 5, 2016