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August 2021

Packaging World August 2021

Controls & Machine Components

Industrial PC

The C6027 ultra-compact Industrial PC (IPC) from Beckhoff provides high-performance, fanless computing power with scalable interface expansions and 1-second UPS.

June 30, 2021

Beckhoff C6027 Ipc

PUMA Partners with Canopy to Protect Forests

PUMA has committed to protecting forests around the world when sourcing paper, cardboard, and viscose, as part of its new partnership with not-for-profit environmental organization Canopy.

June 29, 2021

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Markem-Imaje Acquires Blue Bite

Markem-Imaje, an operating company of Dover Corp., acquired Blue Bite LLC, a manufacturer of innovative workflow software solutions for brand owners and product marketers.

June 28, 2021

Colgate Toothpaste in PET Ushers in a ‘Frictionless Future’

The use of a recyclable, clear PET toothpaste bottle is enabled through the use of slippery coating on the inside of the container that allows the viscous product to be dispensed easily and completely.

June 28, 2021

Colgate-Palmolive is inviting European consumers to make toothbrushing part of their beauty ritual, with its new Elixir line of three toothpaste formulas in a striking PET package.

Controls & Machine Components

Severe-duty AC Motor

Siemens launches the SIMOTICS SD200 severe-duty motor in frame size 440 with a 75-800 hp output.

June 28, 2021

Siemens Simotics Sd200

Sustainable Packaging

Global Call Launched for Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging

More than 100 businesses in the packaging supply chain publicly recognize the need for EPR for packaging via a live launch and statement, led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

June 22, 2021

More than 100 businesses in the packaging supply chain publicly recognize the need for EPR for packaging in a published statement.

Aseptic capacity added at BON Agroindustrial

BON Agroindustrial, a leading producer of fresh milk, juice, and jams in the Dominican Republic, recently installed two new aseptic packaging lines for milk and fruit juice.

June 15, 2021

Both milk and juice are packaged on the new aseptic systems at BON Agroindustrial.

Compostable Coffee Pod Lidding Film

C-P Flexible Packaging launches BPI-certified compostable coffee pod lidding film designed for the latest single-serve coffee makers.

June 11, 2021

Bpi Certified Compostable Lidding

Flexible packaging

Danielle Diehlmann Named Vice President, Communications for the Flexible Packaging Association

Danielle A. Diehlmann, “Dani,” was named Vice President, Communications for the FPA effective July 1, 2021.

June 10, 2021

Diagraph Names Eric Joiner Vice President and General Manager

Eric Joiner was named Vice President and General Manager of Diagraph Marking & Coding, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) based in St. Charles, Miss.

June 8, 2021

Eric Joiner Cropped

Conveying & accumulation

K2 Kinetics Acquires Robotic Packaging Machinery, LLC

RPM designs and manufactures case packers throughout the U.S. Founded in 2011 by Scott Thiede, the company has an established product line of 4 key models designed around functionality and efficiencies needed for a variety of customers.

June 7, 2021

Beverage Trends Driving Change in 2021

Changing consumer demands mean beverage manufacturers have to adjust their offerings to satisfy the desire for functional, healthy beverages, while also offering sustainable or convenience packaging.

June 3, 2021

Most beverage sales are coming from Asia Pacific, North America, and Western Europe.

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