Sustainable Packaging

The outlook for the green packaging market to 2020

Report indicates the use of bioplastic packaging is gaining importance in regions such as APAC and South America due to increased demand for effective, advanced, and eco-friendly packaging.

February 22, 2016

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Sustainable Packaging

Consumer education has big impact on film recycling rates

By educating consumers on the how-tos of PE film recycling, a WRAP campaign helps increase the recycling rate in Vancouver, WA, by 125%.

February 20, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff: Industrial PC hardware

The entry-level of the Beckhoff industrial PC portfolio has been expanded with two new devices: the C6905 Control Cabinet PC and the CP6706 7-in. Built-in Panel PC, each offering higher computing power than previous entry-level devices.

February 19, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

EVT: Track and Trace Software Tool

For the pharmaceutical industry, EyeTrace is a software tool designed to guarantee traceability through the supply chain.

February 18, 2016

Contract Packaging

Tom Bacon, contract packaging pioneer, passes away

Tom Bacon, president of Aaron Thomas Company, has passed away, leaving the industry with a model for dedication, success, kindness.

February 17, 2016

Secondary Packaging

JLS names Chris Greene Director of Operations

Chris Greene brings 20 years experience to his new role overseeing the JLS facility in York, PA.

February 17, 2016

Flexible packaging

Green packaging demand to drive flex-pack coatings market

The enhanced efficiency, recyclability, and compostability of sustainable coatings will make green packaging a feasible option for North American market participants.

February 17, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Basic and advanced function safety light curtains

AutomationDirect offers Datalogic safety light curtains in basic and advanced function models.

February 16, 2016

Conveying & accumulation

Pro Mach acquires Stork-Texwrap, manufacturer of shrink wrapping systems

Pro Mach adds Stork-Texwrap to their End of Line Group to expand its product lines and strengthen its distributed products portfolio.

February 15, 2016

Additives, coatings & inks

Polytex: Flexo printer primer for digital inks

Polytex introduces 7.4128, a new flexo primer designed for toner-based digital ink receptivity.

February 12, 2016

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

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