Plastics/resins

3D-printed package styles proliferate at Anita’s Balm

Since introducing a 3D-printed, PLA balm jar in 2014, Anita’s Balm has developed a number of new 3D-printed packaging designs for its own use and for sale to other brands.

January 8, 2016

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Labels

UniPak solution adds value

Belgian household products company Peritus Brands is deploying a special package while running a promotional campaign for its Blan White bleaching powder.

January 8, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Pearson Packaging Systems appoints Ryan McCart to head new business unit

The purpose of Pearson’s new dedicated business unit is to continue expanding its integration capabilities.

January 8, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Lower-resolution analog modules

AutomationDirect’s Productivity2000 programmable controller line now includes 12 and 13-bit resolution current and voltage analog input and output modules for cost-conscious applications.

January 8, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Pilz: Base unit for configurable control systems

Pilz adds its new base unit PNOZ m B1 to the range of configurable control systems PNOZmulti 2, in order to not only offer higher performance for machines with a larger function range, i.e. for larger projects, but also to provide a connection to all common fieldbus systems via the corresponding expansion modules.

January 8, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Hitachi America announces Southern California subsidiary

Hitachi America Ltd. establishes Label House marking and labeling subsidiary in Irvine, CA.

January 7, 2016

Protective/transport packaging

Internet shopping boosting protective packaging demand

Yet gains will moderate and offshoring of durable goods manufacturing presents a challenge to local packaging providers, says Freedonia report.

January 7, 2016

Flexible packaging

Mayo debuts in a spouted standup pouch

Described as ‘a great addition to the existing Duke’s product line,’ this southern style mayonnaise comes in a shapely recloseable pouch that’s packed in a retail-ready case.

January 5, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Upgrading case picking and pallet stretch wrapping

Beverage distributor automates operations and adopts voice-based picking to more efficiently handle diverse product line.

January 5, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

Reduce, reuse, recycle is the theme for GreenerPackage.com’s top 10 of 2015

Most-read articles center around commercial applications that reduce the use of petroleum-based plastics, the reuse of packaging materials, and recycling.

January 5, 2016

Contract packaging

In-house HPP replaces toll processing

This Houston startup sees a bright future for refrigerated ready meals with a ‘clean label’ thanks to High Pressure Processing. One unit is in and another will soon be paired with it.

January 5, 2016

Contract Packaging

Cosmetics & beauty care — trends at PACK EXPO

From an experienced veteran comes a look at some of the new equipment, trends, and packages introduced at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015.

January 5, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Siemens: AC power modules

PM240-2 power modules are now available from Siemens, extending the use of the Sinamics G120 drives family; a significant change is the addition of 230V single- and three-phase line supply units featuring quick-connect pull-off terminals on the motor, line supply, and braking resistor connections; allowing unit to offer an even more simplified installation and maintenance.

January 5, 2016