Contract Packaging

GreenSeed Contract Packaging Increases Line Efficiency Through Automation

A pay-by-the-hour robot model has mitigated the effects of labor shortages and provided scalability for the contract manufacturer.

March 28, 2023

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Robotics

Hai Robotics Wins Innovation Award for Existing Product

Hai Robotics

Hai Robotics was awarded the MHI Innovation Award for Best Innovation of an Existing Product for its A42T autonomous case-handling robot (ACR) at ProMat 2023.

March 28, 2023

Secondary Packaging

End-of-Line Packaging: A Beginning to an Ultimate End

The ultimate end is getting product through the supply chain, culminating in a purchase and a positive customer experience.

March 28, 2023

Contract Packaging

The Future of CM&P Magazine

PMMI survey results indicate CM&P readers are looking for more online content on timely topics such as combatting labor shortage.

March 27, 2023

Robotics

JLS Automation Acquires K2 Kinetics

JLS Automation

With this acquisition, K2’s full line of palletizers, as well as its cost-effective TL case packer and carton loaders, will now become part of JLS’ offerings.

March 27, 2023

Robotics

Applied Manufacturing Technologies Receives Multiple Fanuc Awards for Outstanding Sales

Applied Manufacturing Technologies

AMT received Fanuc America’s Sales Growth Award and was presented with the Sales Leadership Award for Fanuc Authorized System Integrators.

March 23, 2023

Robotics

Robots Stand Out in an Automated Future

Robot technology is on the rise for CPGs, and related technologies like collaborative robots are carving out their own corner of the market.

March 20, 2023

E-commerce

IMA Group Creates Division Dedicated to Automated Packaging Solutions for the E-commerce Industry

IMA Group

IMA Group created the new division in response to the increasing demand for online shopping and the growing importance of that segment in today's economy.

March 20, 2023

Robotics

White Castle's Robotic Path to Packaging Automation

Integrators used software to identify the optimal positioning of robots on the line based on their footprint, reach, and payload. The software also validates the requisite system performance in relation to the existing components of the packaging line.

March 16, 2023

Robotics

ABB to Expand Robotics Factory in U.S.

ABB Robotics

ABB has begun construction to expand its existing North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Mich.

March 16, 2023

Sustainability

Maui Brewing Ditches Plastic Rings for Paperboard Cartons

Maui Brewing switches from plastic ring carriers to paperboard cartons for its multipacks, but CEO Garrett Marrero warns that the sustainability of different packaging materials is complex.

March 15, 2023

Secondary Packaging

Rudy Sanchez Promoted to Food Handling Systems Product Manager – Americas for Key Technology

Key Technology, Inc., a Duravant company

Sanchez will be responsible for managing activities throughout North America and Latin America that support the development, marketing, and sales of Key’s food handling equipment.

March 14, 2023

Cartoning

Quality Packaging Specialists International (QPSI) Celebrates its 30th Anniversary

Quality Packaging Specialists International, LLC (QPSI)

Throughout the year, there will be activities for its employees as well as new capabilities and systems unveiled to enhance customer relationships and experience.

March 13, 2023