Converting equipment

Controller makes cup-forming machine stand out

Soon to be officially introduced at PACK EXPO International, the PMC 2500S features a PLC that permits unprecedented forming capabilities and rapid forming-tool changeover.

August 2, 2018

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Containers

Ease of use, enhanced safety bode well for prefilled syringe market

Both glass and polymer-based syringes expected to make gains, according to a new report that cites biologics and injectables as factors in the growth of prefilled devices.

July 31, 2018

Sustainability

SaltWater Brewery opts for sustainable six-pack carrier ring

Company is reportedly the first to use the environmentally friendly E6PR ring. Made of barley and wheat ribbons used in the brewing process, it also provides the strength to hold cans through distribution.

July 24, 2018

Containers

Coffee creamer goes combidome

Building on the increasingly popular butter coffee creamer trend, Austin, TX-based Picnik has released its butter coffee creamer in convenient combidome 750-mL carton packs.

July 18, 2018

Containers

McEwan’s Ale: What is old shall be new again

A packaging redesign for Scottish brand McEwan’s Ale contemporizes the line for modern beer drinkers while maintaining the heritage of the product for its ‘heartland’ consumers.

July 13, 2018

Plastics/resins

Dairy products advancing rigid plastic food container demand

Growth for rigid plastic container demand will be driven by characteristics such as light weight, low cost, crush and shatter resistance, and design flexibility and graphics capabilities.

July 6, 2018

Containers

Sleek aluminum for Nivea

Nivea, one of the world’s most popular deodorants, has a new look for its female range in a tall, sleek, and shaped aluminum aerosol can.

July 6, 2018

Containers

Plastic makeup jar is stackable, portable

London makeup company Trinny devises a mix-and-match makeup collection enabled by 5-mL plastic pots with click-fit functionality that allows them to be stacked for portability.

July 1, 2018

Labels

Limited-edition label scores a home run

Beam Suntory works with promotional product development company to create a limited-edition label for Effen Vodka that celebrates the spirits maker’s partnership with the Chicago Cubs.

June 30, 2018

Labels

Premium metallic label distinguishes craft brew bottle

Greenville, S.C. brewery Birds Fly South Ale Project introduced a distinctive metallic label.

June 27, 2018

Containers

Hyper-local packaging campaign takes aim at Brooklyn

Perrier carbonated mineral water is rolling out a hyper-local, targeted packaging campaign focused on a single New York neighborhood.

June 26, 2018

Sustainability

Beverage is Plant-Based, Inside and Out

So Delicious Dairy Free’s new crafted Organic Almondmilk beverage uses a custom bottle with clean lines made from a bio-based resin that aligns with its core values of sustainability and simplicity.

June 26, 2018

Containers

New artwork brings aloha spirit to King’s Hawaiian

Known for its sweet rolls, King’s Hawaiian expands its product line, at the same time updating its brand identity with bold new graphics.

June 25, 2018