Secondary Packaging

Robotics • Custom equipment • Integration • Automation • Engineering services

Universal Machine specializes in robotics, custom equipment, integration, automation, engineering services, and more.

October 17, 2014

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 773

Containers

U.S. demand for rigid bulk packaging to reach $7.3 billion in 2018

Manufacturing output activity, insourcing, chemicals and pharmaceuticals all help build a post-recession resurgence, says Freedonia report.

October 17, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Baumer: Programmable encoders

Incremental encoders EIL580P added as programmable product variants to the Baumer modular OptoPulse encoder series.

October 17, 2014

Sustainability

Americans continue to recycle more plastic bottles

The “National Post-Consumer Plastics Bottle Recycling Report” shows a 4.3% increase in recycling of HDPE, PP, and PET bottles, to 2.9 billion pounds, in 2013.

October 16, 2014

Sustainable Packaging

Bioplastics market to reach $3.94 billion in 2014

A new report predicts that bioplastics will become increasingly important as economic, legislative, and environmental issues drive policies to support sustainable growth.

October 16, 2014

Labels

Package drives customer loyalty

Norway's Mills DA relaunched its margarine brands in a package that is designed to keep consumers coming back for more.

October 16, 2014

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Weiler Labeling's glue-free labeling system

Weiler Labeling Systems (WLS) is introducing its new RL-840N “glue-free” cut-and-stack labeler at Pack Expo 2014 (booth S-4172). The RL-840N uses NuLabel’s activatable adhesive technology and eliminates the need for glue to apply the label. By removing the glue this technology achieves the lower cost of cut-and-stack labels and the efficiency of pressure-sensitive labelers.

October 15, 2014

Coding, Printing & Labeling

UV Drop On demand printing solutions by Hapa

Hapa’s BlisterJet prints on sealed, blank or pre-printed blisters. The fully-digital UV DOD inkjet system provides perfectly sharp print quality in single or multi-color. Learn more about the innovative Hapa printing solutions at Pack Expo, South Hall, Booth 2501 (Coesia)

October 13, 2014

Labels

Labels help launch new bottled water

Tipsy® Water, a British natural spring water brand, has launched an innovative range of natural spring waters with an alcoholic flavor in a decorative shrink-sleeve branding solution.

October 11, 2014

Sustainable Packaging

U.S. PET recycling rate hits 31% in 2013

Strong end-use markets drive growth in domestic PET processing, but challenges remain.

October 9, 2014

Contract packaging

Five tips for brands using a packaging supplier’s co-pack services

Crown Speciality Packaging North America, maker of tins, explains how brands can maximize success with the supplier’s value-added co-pack services.

October 9, 2014

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Trunnion Labeling System Applies Labels To Tiny Vials

Label-Aire’s 3138-N Merge printer applicator can be configured for wrap labeling with pre-printed labels, and has advanced features for easy changeover and automated accuracy.

October 9, 2014

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Inline 6200 Applies Front/Back Labels With Airfill Capability

See the Label-Aire Inline Series 6200 Vacuum Wrap Front/Back labeling system as it accurately applies front and back labels to thin-walled containers. This video shows both air fill capability and automatic ejection of rejects.

October 9, 2014