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CPGs Embrace Paper’s Circular Properties, but Shelf Life and Barrier Hurdles Remain

CPG brands recognize paper’s potential to advance a circular economy. But implementation is hindered by performance limitations and a lack of brand investment in next-generation paper technologies.

June 19, 2025

Paper’s widespread recyclability enables CPGs to incorporate post-consumer materials and reduce use of virgin resources.

Braskem Celebrates 15 Years of I'm green Bio-based with Operation Rates Above Nameplate Capacity after Expansion

Braskem has reached 275,000 tons/year of green ethylene, 37% above the production capacity compared to the initial project in 2010.

June 19, 2025

Community Poll: Implementing Refillable Packaging Solutions in Retail

Learn which aspect of refillable packaging solutions is most important to your peers for success in retail.

June 19, 2025

Nestlé Purina PetCare, Amcor, and A'Peel Design Packaging for Recyclability

See a few examples of packaging designed for recyclability from Nestlé Purina PetCare, Amcor, and A'Peel from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

June 19, 2025

This transition is expected to eliminate over 500 metric tons of virgin plastic per year, resulting in an estimated reduction of 694 metric tons of CO₂ emissions annually.

Survey: Automation and Robotics Makes Its Way to Secondary & End-of-Line

According to a Packaging World survey, of respondents who participate in automation and robotics, a combined 70% are looking to add secondary packaging or end-of-line capabilities. It stands to reason that primary was acquired first.

June 19, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

Seal Inspection System for Closed Valve Bags

Premier Tech Systems and Automation

Premier Tech Systems and Automation's seal inspection technology for valve bagging systems uses thermal imaging and AI to detect defects and ensure leak-free packaging.

June 18, 2025

Advanced Seal Inspection System For Closed Valve Bags

Cartoning Innovations Report

Discover the latest advancements in cartoning from PACK EXPO.

June 17, 2025

822 Pmg Cartoning

Through the Line Podcast: Automation and Robotics Annual Outlook Report

How do issues in the workforce connect to automation? With 65% of companies planning to invest in automation within the next year, the driving force behind this shift is clear: labor shortages and cost efficiency.

June 17, 2025

Through the Line: Packaging and Processing

Coding & Marking

Dual-color Industrial Inkjet Printer

Designed for PVC pipe manufacturing, the RNJet 200 offers dual-color, high-resolution printing with fast-drying, durable inks and low maintenance for reliable marking.

June 16, 2025

Robotic Grippers E-book

Festo Corporation

Festo's All About Robotic Grippers covers advanced solutions, misconceptions, all-in-one kits, and online engineering tools.

June 16, 2025

Cartons and boxes

ICPF and Project Learning Tree’s Newly Developed “Thinking Outside the Box” Now Available

ICPF (International Corrugated Packaging Foundation)

The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation and PLT launch this activity collection designed to educate K-12 students about the sustainable career opportunities within the corrugated packaging industry.

June 16, 2025

Operational Excellence

Emerson

An unmatched breadth of innovative technologies and expertise enables Emerson to solve customers' toughest problems and bring predictable success - anytime, anywhere.

2500 Austin Dr

Charlottesville, VA 22911

Braskem Siam and Mitr Phol Bio Fuel Sign Letter of Intent for Ethanol Supply for Bio-ethylene Plant in Thailand

Secure supply of bio-ethanol is a critical pillar to reach a stable and full project realization while commercially integrating Thai sectors supplying sugarcane to more sustainable chemicals.

June 16, 2025

EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2025 Sets Records

The 2025 edition confirms EXPO PACK Guadalajara's position as Latin America’s premier packaging and processing event.

June 16, 2025

Governor Evers and WEDC join Yaskawa America, Inc. Leadership to Announce Expansion and North American Headquarters Relocation

Yaskawa America, Inc.

Company to add over 700 new jobs and invest at least $180 million in Franklin, Wisconsin.

June 13, 2025

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers

UPM Raflatac is Now UPM Adhesive Materials

UPM Adhesive Materials

The rebrand reflects UPM's expansion beyond label materials into graphics solutions and specialty tapes, while "Raflatac" will remain a product brand for label materials.

June 13, 2025

Logistics/Supply Chain

Live at GS1: Coca-Cola’s Topo Chico Shows Packaging’s Frontline Role in 2D Barcode Ascendency

At GS1 Connect, Coca-Cola’s Ryan Vann and Schnucks’ Mike Wait shared lessons from piloting 2D barcodes on Topo Chico, revealing why the shift from 1D to 2D is a careful evolution—not a quick flip—for even the biggest brands.

June 13, 2025

Coca-Cola’s Topo Chico Sabores Passionfruit can serves as a real-world example of a dual-function 2D barcode: embedded with GS1 Digital Link standards for retail scanning and SmartLabel access, and positioned 50 mm from the 1D UPC to avoid double scans.

CASSEL Inspection Welcomes New Team Members to its US Division

CASSEL Inspection

CASSEL Inspection US hires Bryan Minor as Product and Application Support Manager and expands Jill Shearer's role while strengthening its collaboration with ALPS Inspection.

June 13, 2025