Flexible packaging

PE and BOPP High-Barrier Films for Mono-Material Packaging

Toppan USA announces full-scale availability of its transparent, vapor-deposited PE- and BOPP-based mono-material barrier films in the U.S. and Europe.

November 11, 2020

Recycling: Page 128

Sustainable Packaging

Packaging Recyclability and Flexible Packaging

The Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR) wants to ensure the health and economic success of the plastics recycling industry by providing critical guidance. The challenges of flexible packaging are pushing new innovations.

November 10, 2020

Secondary Packaging

Multipack Pre-Cutting System

With this reliable PET pre-cutting solution, Synerlink offers a more sustainable alternative to PS for all existing Form/Fill/Seal machines as well as future models.

November 10, 2020

Plastics/resins

Recyclable Shrink-Film Family Approved for Store Drop-Off

New recyclable Clysar EVO all-purpose film and Clysar EVOX high-strength, high-speed film are prequalified for the Store Drop-Off label by the How2Recycle program.

November 10, 2020

Robotics

Manufacturing Pivots in a Post COVID World

The PACK EXPO Connects Innovation Stage hosted a lively conversation today with five C-level executives from various areas of manufacturing, to discuss business under the new normal.

November 10, 2020

Beverage

Flip-top Plastic Cap

The PACK EXPO Connects focus at IPL Inc. was on flip-top plastic caps, which consumers love because they are so great for convenience and portability.

November 10, 2020

Labels

First-of-its-Kind Closed-Loop Label Solution

Using the label liner waste material collected through its established RafCycle recycling service, UPM Raflatac is producing a line of p-s paper labels with 30% recycled content.

November 10, 2020

Flexible packaging

Portfolio of Recycle-Ready PE Films

Amcor’s AmPrima films are available in a range of ultra-clear and heat-resistant versions, pre-qualified for the How2Recycle Store Drop-Off label.

November 9, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Reusable Packaging In a Circular Economy: Panel Discussion

The following is a transcription of an Innovation Stage presented Monday afternoon, November 9, during PACK EXPO Connects.

November 9, 2020

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

Off-the-Shelf HFFS Runs Sustainable Films

The entry-level system runs at speeds up to 100 pouches/min, and is capable of format changeover in less than 15 minutes.

November 9, 2020

Flexibles

Olé Mexican Foods Makes a Splash on "Sea of White" Shelf

Olé Mexican Foods broke new ground in a category that lacked shelf flair by enlisting Sealed Air to print on the customer-facing circumference of its puck-shaped queso fresco thermoformed SVPs.

November 7, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Innovations in Reuse - a Sustainable Solution

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation estimates that reuse is a $10 billion+ opportunity that can significantly reduce the environmental impact of single use packaging waste.

November 6, 2020

Flexible packaging

Mondi Consumer Flexibles at PACK EXPO Connects

Mondi North America

Mondi Consumer Flexibles will highlight its North American abilities to produce customized, sustainable flexible plastic packaging for Consumer Goods with its EcoSolutions.

November 6, 2020