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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

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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

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Hexacomb opens second manufacturing facility in Mexico

Hexacomb Corporation, manufacturer of paper-based protective packaging and graphic display boards, has opened a new manufacturing facility in central Mexico.

September 6, 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

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Top 12 factors in the digital printing equation

Digital printing for packaging is poised to move to new categories and substrates, including folding cartons and flexibles. Use these tips to evaluate digital opportunities.

August 30, 2013

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Container company supports child-proof packaging for marijuana products

Medical wellness container wholesale distributor Kush Bottles to urge Colorado lawmakers to support Task Force recommendation.

August 30, 2013

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'McMission' AR app promotes McDonald’s sustainability efforts

McDonald’s Germany offers a new Augmented Reality app that allows users to learn about its sustainability initiatives through four interactive mini-games.

August 27, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Three strategies identified for increased material recovery in the U.S.

White paper from AMERIPEN identifies three successful recycling strategies from around the globe: unit-based pricing; disposal bans; and recycling mandates.

August 27, 2013

Recycling

Tips on grab-and-go sales

When a packaging format is consumer preferred, why not listen to the experts who know how to capitalize on this preference?

August 26, 2013

PMMI News

Pack Expo Las Vegas—cut loose, give back, learn a lot

Kenny Loggins will be rockin’, and all ticket proceeds go to K9s for Warriors. Brand new, too, are CTT and SMB FastTrack. Do not miss this show.

August 26, 2013

Containers

Keeping wide-mouth PET jars in spec

When blow/trim technology is used to make wide-mouth PET jars, the neck finish is blown into its shape rather than injection molded. Sophisticated quality-check tools come in handy.

August 26, 2013

Recycling

Create a benchmark-busting private-label brand

Go beyond national-brand ‘best practices’ to create a superior private-label brand by leveraging package design that is seen by consumers as having meaning and purpose.

August 23, 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