Sustainable Packaging

New Variations in Flexible Mono-Material Packaging

PAXXUS, Inc. introduced additional variations of single-stream recycle-ready flexible materials.

September 24, 2019

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Tray Sealers for Sustainable Packaging

During PACK EXPO Proseal demonstrated the Halopack tray.

September 24, 2019

Recycling

Finding Defects, Color Variations in Plastic Bottles

The Pilot Vision+ in-blowmolder inspection system from Agr International tackles challenges from increased levels of recycled PET.

September 23, 2019

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Sustainable Packaging Features Post-Consumer Recycled PET

Ecostar packaging gives new life to curbside-collected PET bottles and thermoform packaging.

September 23, 2019

Flexibles

Zipper Reclosure for Fresh English Muffins

A PACK EXPO highlight in the Upper South hall of Amcor was a package of English muffins from Dave’s Killer Bread, a firm based in Milwaukie, OR.

September 23, 2019

Converting equipment

World’s First Narrow-Web Digital Press for Flex Packs

A narrow web digital flexible packaging press, coupled with environmentally-friendly inks and packaging materials, is a world first.

September 23, 2019

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Mid America Paper Recycling

September 23, 2019

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Mid America Paper Recycling launches quality initiative for paperboard industry

Mid America Paper Recycling (MAPR), an independent broker, processor, and exporter of recovered paper in the Central United States, launched a first-of-its-kind initiative focused on tracking and increasing the value of the recycling waste streams generated by large commercial printers and paperboard converters.

September 23, 2019

Recycling

Standout HDPE Can Handle/Carrier System

Ideal for craft beer and distilled spirits, this compact system applies Robert PolyPro’s eye-catching HDPE #2 handles to four- and six-packs of beverages in 12 and 16 oz. aluminum cans.

September 23, 2019

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Dow Announces Winners of the 2019 Packaging Innovation Awards

Dow announced the nine Diamond Award winners of the 2019 Packaging Innovation Awards. Stay tuned for deep dives into each of these winners in the October issue of Packaging World.

September 23, 2019

Secondary Packaging

Automatic Case Former Speeds Case Size Changes

Wexxar Bel is using PACK EXPO Las Vegas to debut its Delta 1 fully automatic case former with MXM (Modular Expandable Magazine) System and auto adjust.

September 23, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Sainsbury’s Pledges to Halve Plastic Packaging by 2025

Strategies to achieve this goal include remove, reduce, reuse, and recycle initiatives, as well as collaboration with food manufacturers, packaging suppliers, the waste and recycling industry, and others.

September 21, 2019

Cartons and boxes

Connected Platform for Cartons Taps into Industry 4.0

Tetra Pak showcases its connected packaging platform, which brings benefits to producers, retailers, and shoppers.

September 20, 2019