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New packaging technologies featured at Process Expo

Just announced is an important addition, “Packaging in the new Millennium,” to the packaging track of the Process Expo University educational program taking place at Chicago's McCormick Place from November 3-6, 2013.

September 10, 2013

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New Packaging Technologies Take Stage at Process Expo

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) today announced an important addition to the packaging track of the PROCESS EXPO UNIVERSITY educational program taking place at Chicago's McCormick Place from November 3-6, 2013.

September 9, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

WAGO: Hazardous location relay module

Via internal system voltage, WAGO Corporation’s new 2-Channel Relay Output Module directly activates Intrinsically Safe circuits, powering actuators in hazardous locations.

September 9, 2013

Flexibles

Pea-based protein bar launches in 31% bio-based wrapper

Known for the simplicity and purity of its snack-bar products, LÄRABAR launches its new ALT protein bar in a wrapper made from a non-GMO, plant-based material.

September 4, 2013

Plastics/resins

Three cheers for PET

Here’s a tribute to PET, in recognition of its many attributes as a packaging material.

August 23, 2013

Flexibles

Flexible valve application speeds coffee packaging

Mother Parkers Tea and Coffee streamlined—and sped up—its packaging process with pre-oiled, flexible valves that maintain freshness, letting CO2 out of the bag without letting oxygen in.

August 12, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Nestlé Pure Life teams with KAB to promote recycling in schools

Third Recycle-Bowl recycling competition helps students learn about waste reduction and environmental responsibility. Top recyclers in each state will receive $1,000.

August 7, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Dell commits to waste-free packaging by 2020

New sustainable packaging initiatives will use new materials like wheat straw to ensure packaging is made from renewable materials, and is recyclable or compostable.

July 3, 2013

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Plastic Suppliers, Inc. completes leadership appointments

Plastic Suppliers, Inc. (PSI), manufacturer and distributor of both bio- and petroleum-based packaging films and sheets, has announced that Randy Scott is their new Vice-President of Sales the Americas.

June 11, 2013

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NACD 2013 Packages of the Year announced

Commercial packages in seven categories are rated on factors such as innovation, sustainability, graphics, decoration, and more. A prefilled hummingbird feeder is deemed Best of Show.

May 14, 2013

Sustainability

Kids' organic oats get plantable, compostable packaging

Packaging for instant cereal products for children includes compostable single-serve cups for convenience and a carton insert embedded vegetable seeds for a hands-on activity.

May 10, 2013

Bio-based

Campbell Soup talks data acquisition

From a corporate position we knew we didn’t want nine different solutions.

May 6, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Learn about a 100% bio-based PET

Coca-Cola officials have been quoted as saying that their objective to develop a 100% bio-based PET for Coke's PlantBottles will not be achieved until 2020, but now it appears there may be a quicker way to get there.

May 3, 2013