See What’s Possible in Packaging & Processing @ PACK EXPO International

See packaging & processing solutions from 2,700 exhibitors and gain insights from 150+ free educational sessions at PACK EXPO International.

Mar/Apr 2025

Packaging World Mar/Apr 2025

SC Johnson’s Ocean Pollution Exhibit Explores the Paradox of Plastic

‘The Blue Paradox’ exhibit at the Chicago Museum of Science & Industry immerses visitors in the global crisis of plastic pollution, while inspiring actionable change.

March 13, 2025

‘The Blue Paradox’ is an immersive experience that takes guests beneath the ocean’s surface to confront the growing crisis of plastic pollution. Image courtesy of SC Johnson

Controls & Machine Components

Stainless-Steel Gear Unit

SEW-EURODRIVE's WES Series, featuring SPIROPLAN right-angle gearing, offers a compact, hygienic, and cool-running drive solution for demanding washdown environments.

February 28, 2025

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High-Shrink Polyolefin Sleeves

Innovia Films' RayoFloat offers high shrinkage and compatibility with various packaging formats while facilitating efficient PET recycling through its floatable design.

February 27, 2025

Apo–hs–trigger Bottle White

Containers & Closures

Mars Pantry Jars Use 100% PCR

Mars introduces a pantry jar for M&M’s, Skittles, and Starburst candies that is made from 100% PCR from mechanically recycled plastic.

February 25, 2025

The 100% recycled-content, easy-grip jars are widely recyclable and come in three sizes: 60, 81, and 87 oz. Image courtesy of Berry Global

Filling, Capping & Closing

Cap-Free Solution for Gable-Top Cartons

Carton Service's fully recyclable, no-cap paperboard gable carton is suitable for various products, even in wet environments, and feature a perforated opening for dispensing.

February 18, 2025

Kiss The Cap Goodbye Big Mac

Fiber-Based Transparent Tape Backing

Made from renewable materials, Ahlstrom's MasterTape Cristal is a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic packaging tape that maintains comparable strength and transparency.

January 28, 2025

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

Horizontal Flow Wrapper for Fresh Foods

High-speed MAP technology meets next-level sanitation and flexibility for fresh food packaging with Harpak-ULMA's FM400 horizontal flow packaging machine.

January 27, 2025

Inspect/detect/checkweigh/x-ray

Multi-Head Leak Tester

ALPS Inspection's BottleStop Multi-Head Leak Tester brings cost-effective, efficient, and adaptable leak detection technology to blow molding manufacturers.

January 17, 2025

Alps Bottle Stop Jan2025

Cartons and boxes

More Easily Recyclable Bag-in-Box

Smurfit Westrock unveils the EasySplit Bag-in-Box design to help customers meet forthcoming packaging regulations of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.

January 16, 2025

Easy Split Bag In Box From Smurfit Westrock

Electric Steam Replacement Tunnel for Shrink Labeling Applications

American Film & Machinery's SRT-2500 is an electric shrink labeling tunnel that offers a flexible and efficient alternative to traditional steam systems for various industries.

January 14, 2025

Mars’ MasterFoods Pilots New Paper-based Squeeze-on Packs in Australian First

Australian tomato sauce brand MasterFoods, a Mars company, is piloting Australia’s first paper-recyclable single-serve tomato sauce packs that use 58% less plastic than the original packaging.

November 11, 2024

MasterFoods will launch a trial of paper-based squeeze-on packs in November 2024, and they should be available through to April 2025.

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