Converting equipment

Martens Brewery goes direct print on PET again

First came PET bottles with direct digital print for Martens' Dagschotel "talking bottles." Now comes a PET bottle capitalizing on this advanced new printing technology on Martens' own Pils.

March 23, 2016

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Additives, coatings & inks

Could Plant-Based DNA Tags be a Game-Changer?

Technology could help detect counterfeit meds at the ingredient level, and be used in packaging inks, but regulatory and cost issues could slow industry adoption.

March 22, 2016

Flexibles

APLIX Inc. earns compliance certification from the British Retail Consortium

The compliance certification recognizes that APLIX received an “A” rating for food safety within packaging.

March 22, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Walmart turns case printing on its head

A February 2016 announcement from Walmart titled “Master Case Labeling Standards and Expectations” sent tremors through Consumer Packaged Goods companies across the country.

March 21, 2016

Plastics/resins

Currier Plastics invests in wide mouth PET jar machines

Currier expands capabilities for wide mouth PET jars with two new Aoki ISBM machines.

March 21, 2016

Plastics/resins

In-house blow molding reduces CO2 by 90%

Swedish ketchup producer Orkla brings PET bottle blow molding in-house to reduce its environmental footprint, allow for cold filling, and increase its production line efficiency.

March 21, 2016

Sustainability

Rigid plastics recycling surges 27%

A new report shows post-consumer rigid plastics recycling reached a new high of 1.28 billion pounds in 2014, with the greatest increase in volume from pre-picked bales.

March 20, 2016

Containers

Four trends to shape industrial packaging market through 2020

A new study identifies four key trends that will shape the industrial packaging market over the next four years: the 3Rs, downgauging, pack shape optimization, and safety.

March 19, 2016

Case/tray packing

Massman Automation Designs acquires Elliott Manufacturing

Massman, headquartered in Villard, MN, acquires the case erector and sealer company located in Fresno, CA.

March 18, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

NK Technologies: Secondary current transformer

The CT-MS was added to NK Technologies’ line of 5A Secondary Current Transformers.

March 18, 2016

Material handling

Serialization, Counterfeiting Highlight Pharmapack Europe

The implementation of track-and-trace technologies and authentication drew keen interest at February event in Paris.

March 18, 2016

Containers

McCormick’s new grinder package

PET container holds large chunks of oregano, basil, and rosemary. A grinder mechanism that’s actually more like a chopper cuts pieces from these chunks right at the moment of use, so aroma and freshness are maximized.

March 18, 2016

Multipacking/shrink bundling/banding

Ossid appoints Lisa Graessle as Regional Sales Manager

Graessle will cover the Northern Midwest as Ossid continues to innovate and expand its customer base.

March 18, 2016