Sustainability

Brazilian beer launched in lightest can in South America

NewAge Bebidas introduces its Germânia 55 beer brand in an aluminum bottle can that is lightweight, shatterproof, and infinitely recyclable.

October 3, 2014

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Controls & Machine Components

Bimba: Rotary actuators

Suitable for a broad range of general light-duty automation processes including pick & place, material transfer, clamping, camming, and indexing, Bimba’s new MHRQ double-rack, rack & pinion series of extruded pneumatic rotary actuators includes a robust, clean and compact extruded aluminum body for maximum mounting efficiency.

October 3, 2014

Plastics/resins

Saudi Arabian water bottler to employ 'fastest PET line in the world'

Health Water Bottling Company expects to produce 134,000 bottles/hr with new PET line to meet rising demand for bottled water in Saudi Arabia’s booming market.

October 2, 2014

Secondary Packaging

Sweet system wraps and multipacks chocolates

This animated two-minute video shows how the Cavanna system wraps chocolate bars, then multipacks them. System includes transport, and several different choices in product and packaging configuration, and wrapping machine. Available features include axial handling, evacuation and recycling of empty moulds.

October 2, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Wago: Spring terminal for conductors

Wago’s 285-1185 terminal block is the only spring pressure terminal block on the market capable of terminating large conductors ranging from 1/0 to 350 kcmil.

October 2, 2014

Contract Packaging

Saddle Creek hires new logistics IT guru

The new CIO brings decades of information technology and logistics experience to the growing 3PL

October 1, 2014

Containers

'Elixirs' launch in textured cans

New Lotus Botanical Elixirs adaptogenic beverages use aluminum cans with tactile printing that offsets the reflective, bright colors of the can design.

October 1, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Brother Gearmotors: More bore sizes for gearmotors

See them at PACK EXPO, Booth #7020! Brother Gearmotors, a division of Brother International Corporation, is offering new bore sizes to widen the range of its line of ultra-reliable, sub-fractional AC gearmotors and reducers for the packaging, food & beverage, and unit handling industries; the gearmotors feature compact size and energy efficiency, and are sealed for life.

October 1, 2014

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Peristaltic pump put to the test at Allergy Labs

Allergenic extract manufacturer opts for filling and closing equipment with peristaltic pump technology for greater product safety and fill accuracy, and lower machine maintenance.

September 30, 2014

Cartons and boxes

New box for inflight meals takes off

Scandinavian Airlines uses sturdy folding box for its inflight meals that exhibits a low weight, a good hand feel, and an attractive appearance.

September 30, 2014

Sustainability

Sleeve Label Working Group releases recommendations

Final report provides recommendations the packaging industry can use to mitigate the impact of sleeve labels on the recycling of PET bottles.

September 29, 2014

Containers

Hummus & chip snack pack served up in a can

Tribe Mediterranean Foods introduces a new snack combination of hummus and pita chips packaged in a composite can designed for convenient, on-the-go consumption.

September 29, 2014

Cartons and boxes

Core values—real, honest, natural—conveyed by pet food pack

The Honest Kitchen redesigns the packaging graphics for its natural pet foods, using hand-drawn illustrations of key ingredients and copy to lend an artisan feel.

September 29, 2014