Secondary Packaging

Video: Roberts PolyPro improves the packaging sustainability of its handles

Roberts PolyPro has developed a new two-pack bottle handle that decrease materials sourced and increases pallet utilization. The overall source reduction translates into a 26% lower cost for these new HDPE handles designed for carrying two-gallon jugs of refrigerated product.

September 18, 2013

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Executive summary details 100 Cities Packaging Recovery research

Publication summarizes AMERIPENS’ research on the adoption of best practices and the effectiveness/efficiency of recovering packaging materials the U.S.’s 100 largest cities.

September 18, 2013

Sustainability

Delabeling: A recycling solution for full-wrap label PET bottles?

The Full-Wrap Label Consortium investigates solutions to the recycling stream issues surrounding full-wrap labels on PET bottles.

September 18, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Eco Friendly vodka goes from glass to PET

Custom 1.75-L PET bottle for McCormick’s Eco Friendly 360 Vodka offers lighter weight with glass-like appearance, and is first to feature a swing-top closure.

September 18, 2013

Containers

Belt-buckle logo adorns rancher-inspired lemonade

All-natural premium lemonade Dust Cutter celebrates its Jackson Hole, WY, origins with Western-style package graphics. An aluminum bottle provides further differentiation.

September 16, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Chip Trapper Video

The patented Chip Trapper™ offers a fast, easy way to clean chips, swarf and shavings out of used coolants and other liquids. The Chip Trapper vacuums the coolant or liquid that is filled with debris and traps all the solids in a reusable filter bag. Only the liquid pumps back out. The CE compliant Chip Trapper is ideal for use on machines with sumps, parts washers, tanks and storage containers of contaminated liquids.

September 16, 2013

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Dip snacking and serving made easier with new guacamole packs

Wholly Guacamole dips launch in an easy peel-and-serve tray and in a 100-calorie mini cup, providing consumers with more convenient serving and snacking options.

September 13, 2013

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Plastic Suppliers, Inc. adds new slitting capabilities

Plastic Suppliers, Inc. (PSI), manufacturer and distributor of bio- and petrochemical-based films, has announced the installation and commissioning of three new high-speed Kampf slitters to support the company’s increasing demand in its converting and distribution business.

September 12, 2013

Containers

Protein shake in sleek aluminum

Fuel Premium Protein Shake from Nutrie has hit the market in 12-oz aluminum cans.

September 12, 2013

Sustainability

Vending machine dispenses 'free' T-shirts made from recycled plastics

To celebrate New York Fashion Week as well as eco-chic clothing, the Plastics Make it Possible initiave sponsors a vending machine that dispenses recycled plastic T-shirts.

September 11, 2013

Sustainability

Testing confirms select grades of paperboard with EarthCoating are recyclable

Smart Planet Technologies, Inc. has announced that select paperboard grades with EarthCoating® have successfully completed recyclability and repulpability testing.

September 11, 2013

Workforce

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