Plastics/resins

Parker Plastics adds wide mouth PET container capabilities

Parker Plastics Inc. adds machinery for two-stage, reheat, and stretch blow molding.

June 22, 2015

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Sustainability

Aerosol can has 15% less aluminum than standard package

Henkel Beauty Care updates the aluminum aerosol can for its Fa deodorant brand, using a new structure that is 15% lighter than a standard aluminum aerosol package.

June 21, 2015

Contract packaging

State of New Jersey boosts co-manufacturer/packer visibility

James Alexander Corp. chosen for third time in annual 'Made in New Jersey Day' economic development showcase

June 17, 2015

Plastics/resins

New squeeze bottle launches beverage additive into supplements market

Electrolyte replacement beverage Suero Oral goes to market in a new, concentrated version packaged in a squeezable, 2-oz bottle to capture a new market.

June 16, 2015

Plastics/resins

TricorBraun promotes Suzanne Fenton to V.P.

Fenton expands her marketing responsibilities as Vice President, Brand Marketing.

June 15, 2015

Containers

Berlin Packaging launches Quality Service Division

New offering helps customers optimize operations to drive incremental profits, expanding company’s comprehensive portfolio of value-added services.

June 9, 2015

Sustainability

Coke’s 100% plant-based bottle exhibited at Expo Milano

The package represents the first demonstration scale production of a PET bottle made entirely from plant-based material.

June 3, 2015

Containers

Premium package is inspired by luxury brands

Patrick Kidd had a very clear vision of the package design he wanted for his debut line of Patricks premium hair styling products for men—and nothing less would do, he admits.

June 1, 2015

Containers

Forecasting the healthcare packaging market from 2015-2025

Visiongain offers prospects for leading companies in over-the-counter and prescription pharmaceuticals, and medical equipment.

June 1, 2015

Plastics/resins

Gillette reimagines the shave gel bottle

Claiming to have solved one the most common morning arguments that couples have, Gillette has reengineered the aluminum bottle for men’s shave gel to eliminate the mess associated with shaving.

June 1, 2015

Sustainability

Method is first with 100% RPET detergent bottle

Method overcomes design and manufacturing challenges to create a 53-oz 100% RPET bottle with strong shelf appeal and environmental benefits for its new laundry detergent.

May 28, 2015

Sustainability

Sustainability, convenience, barrier properties to fuel tube market growth

MarketsandMarkets report forecasts tube packaging market to reach $8.63 billion by 2020. Asia-Pacific region expected to grow the fastest in next five years.

May 28, 2015

Containers

‘Texting’ via vodka bottle

LED-enabled vodka bottle that scrolls messages can now be remotely programmed through the use of Bluetooth technology and a custom app.

May 23, 2015