Operational Excellence

Why Communication is Crucial for a Successful Vertical Startup in Packaging

Learn why OEMs and CPGs should maintain open communication from initial planning through operation for a successful vertical startup.

June 28, 2024

Trends: Page 3

Package Design

Neopac Wins Tube of the Year Award for World’s Smallest Child-Resistant Tube

Hoffmann Neopac AG

Noepac’s 10mm Polyfoil tube with child-resistant nozzle cap wins European Tube Manufacturers Association’s “Prototype” category.

June 27, 2024

Digital Transformation

50-Year Barcode ‘Scanniversary’ Heralds Next-Gen, 2D On-pack Barcode

A new GS1 US survey reveals that 77% of consumers seek detailed product information; emerging data-rich barcodes to aid shopper purchase decisions and scan at checkout. These are likely to replace the existing, 50-year-old barcodes currently on packaging.

June 26, 2024

Controls & Machine Components

Pacteon Strengthens Packaging Automation Portfolio with Acquisition of Descon

Pacteon Group

Descon Integrated Conveyor Solutions acquisition expands Pacteon Group's offerings, aiming to provide a one-stop shop for end-of-line packaging automation equipment.

June 25, 2024

PMMI News

PACK EXPO International 2024 Offers Robust Sustainability Education Programs

Companies including Dow, Amazon, Clorox, Nestle, Dr. Bronner's, WestRock, and Conagra will share best practices at the new Sustainability Central exhibit.

June 25, 2024

Digital Transformation

Digimarc and OMRON Partner to Modernize Industrial Automation

Digimarc

Digimarc's digital watermarking technology and OMRON's machine vision technology come together to transform production processes across industries.

June 24, 2024

Digital Transformation

Success Stories of Implementing AI Technology in Packaging

Companies are finding unique applications for AI technology in packaging, improving operations from processing to facility security.

June 20, 2024

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Packsize Recognized as Top Workplace by Inc.

Packsize International, LLC

Packsize earns spot on Inc.'s Best Workplaces list for the second consecutive year for fostering a positive work environment and for its commitment to eco-friendly solutions.

June 20, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Amazon Close to Eliminating All Plastic Air Pillows From Packaging

Amazon has replaced 95% of plastic air pillows in North American delivery packaging with 100% recycled paper filler, aiming to remove them completely by year-end.

June 20, 2024

PMMI News

PMMI Foundation Awards Nearly $200,000 in Academic Scholarships

Next generation of packaging and processing professionals get financial boost for education.

June 20, 2024

Contract Packaging

Do You Have the Tools for Success?

Wheelhouse Contract Packaging asserts that the right tools and certifications open opportunities for growth.

June 20, 2024

Logistics/Supply Chain

Kraft, Walmart, & WestRock Dish on Demand Planning, Supply Chain Platform Implementation

Brand owners, retailers, and packaging suppliers exist on complex, often disparate supply chain tech stacks. These increasingly are being integrated into single-source-of-truth platforms, and while implementation is hard, early adopters offer this advice.

June 19, 2024

Contract packaging

Contaminant Regulations Pose Challenges for Processors

Federal guidelines and independent state rules that are often not aligned can create significant hurdles for the industry to maintain consistent compliance for contaminants.

June 17, 2024