E-commerce/D2C packaging

Amazon Invests in Fit-to-Size Boxmaking Equipment Company

Amazon expects that the technology could reduce the cubic volume for each box by 24% on average and reduce the use of approximately 1 billion plastic air pillows by the end of 2022.

November 8, 2021

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Sustainability

Fords’ Closures Meet Sustainable Packaging Demands

The foil closures can be sealed to other sustainable materials, offer product protection, and meet consumer expectations for sustainable solutions.

October 27, 2021

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Bag-in-box Withstands Rigors of E-comm Delivery

With a focus on sustainability, HEX Performance® launched a new packaging solution for its liquid detergent that it says uses 60% less plastic than standard HDPE bottles, and withstands the challenges of the e-commerce logistics chain.

October 26, 2021

Workforce

Women, E-comm, and Collaborative Tech Shape a New Way of Working

An expert panel at the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network discussed women and remote work, as well as solutions for adapting to pandemic-era consumer buying trends. Read, watch, or listen to the conversation.

October 20, 2021

Flexibles

Conflex Shrink Wrap Applications for E-commerce

The company showcased Clysar confidential film for e-commerce on its L-bar series wrapper at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.

October 19, 2021

Flexibles

Recyclable Paper Mailers

ProAmpac

ProAmpac launches the ProActive Recyclable® Paper Mailers. These curbside recyclable mailers have up to 70% lower water absorption versus a standard kraft paper mailer.

October 15, 2021

E-commerce

RRD Survey Reveals Differences in Consumer Expectations and Marketer Priorities in 2021

RRD (R.R. Donnelley & Sons)

The study released by R.R. Donnelley reveals that traditional marketing channels, including word of mouth, direct mail, and in-store signage, are largely untapped by marketers.

October 6, 2021

Podcasts

unPACKed Podcast: Wicked Good Insight on The New World of Work

Listen as OEM Editor in Chief Stephanie Neil interviews Wicked Good Cupcakes co-founder Tracey Noonan on her PPWLN keynote, including how wanting to spend more time with her daughter led to a completely new career path.

October 6, 2021

Sustainability

Packaging Virtual Twin Technology: Where Sustainability Meets E-Commerce

Recently, e-commerce has converged with sustainability, creating a perfect storm of opportunity to innovate solutions for the packaging waste crisis using virtual twin technology.

September 28, 2021

Home

New Recyclable Confidential Shrink Film

Clysar’s EVO-C Confidential recyclable shrink film delivers a recycle-ready solution for privacy, shipping, and protection at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.

September 27, 2021

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Nutricosmetics’ Tamper Evident Label Takes QR Path to Smart Features

HEBE LIFE’s D2C nutricosmetic products use a label with a QR code that delivers on consumer engagement, geolocation and tracking, anti-counterfeiting and brand protection, not to mention product authentication.

September 23, 2021

Sustainability

Pregis, Henkel Join Forces to Develop Sustainable Protective Packaging Solutions

Pregis

Together, they will help advance the development of sustainable protective packaging solutions that meet environmental goals and address future packaging requirements.

September 22, 2021

Sustainability

WestRock to Display Automation Solutions at PACK EXPO 2021

Smurfit Westrock

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #C-2023! Westrock will exhibit its latest innovations in sustainable, connected, and automated packaging solutions, including the debut of three new machines.

September 20, 2021