Contract packaging

Tekni-Plex Receives ISO Certification for Contract Filling in the Beauty and Skincare Markets

Tekni-Plex received the ISO 22716 designation for the contract filling of personal care, skincare, cosmeceutical, and cosmetics products, which certifies that it operates according to the Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines.

December 10, 2021

Containers & Closures: Page 28

Retail display packaging

Rohrer Corp. Expands Leadership Team

Rohrer Corporation

Rohrer Corp. announces the addition of three key executives to its leadership team.

December 10, 2021

Sustainability

Amorepacific and Eastman Collaborate on Introducing Advances in Sustainable Packaging

Eastman Chemical Co.

Amorepacific will use Eastman's Cristal™ Renew copolyester with certified recycled content* for its LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask product line.

December 9, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Refill Revolution: Waterless Body Wash, Brita Reusable Purified Water Bottles, and Plastic Corrugate Substitute

ThePackHub

See a few examples of reusable and refillable packaging innovations from ThePackHub’s December Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

December 9, 2021

Protective/transport packaging

Placon Opens Expanded Indiana Facility

Placon

Placon held a grand opening celebration launching production at its newly expanded Elkhart, Ind. facility. The $15 million addition houses manufacturing of custom plastic packaging for the medical device and healthcare industries.

December 3, 2021

Case erect/seal

Former WestRock CEO Steven Voorhees Awarded PPC’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Smurfit Westrock

The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) presented its Robert T. Gair Award for lifetime achievement, to former President and CEO of WestRock, Steven C. Voorhees.

November 30, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Paper Can for Sangria is the Full Package

Imported from Spain, Pulpoloco Sangria not only has beautiful branding, but its aseptic paper can is shaped like a traditional beverage can, while using 30% less material than aluminum or PET.

November 30, 2021

Sustainability

Retailers, Brands Ride the Wave of Ocean-Bound Plastic

Ocean-bound plastic is gaining small but significant traction within the packaging sector, particularly from those in the rPET market.

November 2, 2021

Closures

A Look at Metal Lug Closures

Also known as lug lids, lug caps, and twist caps, lug closures are the choice for a variety of products that are heat-processed and hot-filled in glass jars.

November 23, 2021

Sustainability

Graham Packaging Earns ISCC PLUS Certification

Graham Packaging

This certification for its Evansville, Ind. location will help Graham meet its long-term goal of incorporating an average of 20% PCR across all bottles by 2025.

November 18, 2021

Flexible packaging

Liquibox Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Liquibox

Liquibox employees traded balloons and streamers for steel toe boots and hairnets for an inspiring week celebrating 60 years of dedication and commitment.

November 17, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

L’Oréal Pioneers Bottle Made from Industrial Emissions

The prototype HDPE package is the result of a partnership with LanzaTech and TotalEnergies that converts carbon waste from emissions from a steel mill into recycled polyethylene with the same properties as virgin plastic.

November 17, 2021

Sustainability

New Absolut Bottle Design Pays Tribute to Brand’s Credentials

In the biggest design refresh since 1979, Absolut Vodka’s new bottle graphics emphasize the brand’s Swedish provenance and showcase the community and culture driving the brand forward.

November 16, 2021