Tavoron Expands Automation Capabilities with Acquisition of Fluidraulics

Transaction further expands Tavoron’s Automation Distribution segment and represents the company’s fifth add-on acquisition since its partnership with Fusion Capital Partners.

July 16, 2026

Trends

Oregon's Packaging EPR Law Faces First Constitutional Trial Challenge

As the first constitutional challenge to a state packaging EPR law reaches trial in Portland this week, the plaintiff trade association, a pro-recycling amicus, the PRO administering the program, a packaging supplier with its own consumer brand, and our resident Legal Side columnist each see different stakes for the producers paying the fees.

July 14, 2026

The constitutional challenge to Oregon's packaging EPR law could shape the future of producer-funded recycling programs well beyond the state.

Contract packaging

Co-packer gets a problem-solving cartoner for dry flaked product

July 13, 2026

Ossid Names Maurice Alva Regional Sales Manager

Ossid, a ProMach brand

Alva aims to support customers and business development across the Southeast, Mexico, and Latin America for Ossid's tray packaging and thermoforming systems.

July 13, 2026

Cartons and boxes

New Skin Cancer Diagnosis Device Kit Launches for At-home Use

Burgopak has been selected to design and manufacture new packaging for the Map My Mole test kit.

July 13, 2026

Burgopak Packaging For Map My Mole 04

Digital Transformation

Robotics Industry ‘Poised for an Explosion of Growth’

Automation leaders say the next wave of robotics growth will depend on systems that are simpler to use, easier to maintain, and able to improve after deployment, with humanoid robots adding new questions around task, form, and safety.

July 9, 2026

A conceptual view of a connected automation environment shows how AI vision, software-defined automation, fleet monitoring, and robotics could work together as suppliers push toward systems that are easier to deploy, adapt, and support over time.

Inclusive Design Is Good Business

Deb Gokie of the Arthritis Foundation talks ease-of-use certification, the financial upside of accessible design, and how packaging built for arthritis makes life easier for all consumers.

July 8, 2026

Refine Packaging Expands Packaging Optimization Initiative Following Growth to More Than 5,000 Businesses Served Worldwide

Refine Packaging

The initiative emphasizes early packaging design to optimize material use, warehouse efficiency, and product protection for e-commerce, retail, and CPG brands.

July 7, 2026

Logistics/Supply Chain

'Hard and Messy': What Sysco Learned by Getting Out in Front of EPR Reporting

Packaged food distributor Sysco started building its EPR data infrastructure two years ago, before most brand owners knew they would need one. Now, fees are live. Here's what a sustainability director at Sysco learned when she looked around and realized she was ahead of the curve.

July 7, 2026

Norma Crockett, GS1 US (left) and LC Ede, Sysco Corporation (right) at GS1 connects this week in Las Vegas.

Operational Excellence

Yaskawa America Earns Outstanding CX Award in Independent 2025 Customer Experience Audit

Yaskawa America, Inc.

Yaskawa earned an overall score of 90 out of 100 and an excellent Net Promoter Score of 66 — up more than 4 points from the prior year.

July 6, 2026

Martha Brooke, Interaction Metrics Founder, presents Dennis Fitzgerald, Yaskawa America VP of Customer Satisfaction, with the 2025 Outstanding CX Award.

New PMMI Report Reveals Sustainability Is Reshaping Equipment Requirements Across the Packaging and Processing Industry

PACK EXPO International 2026 offers a one-stop destination for companies seeking sustainable packaging and processing solutions.

July 6, 2026

2026 The Ripple Effect (sustainability) Cover

Coca Cola, Bear, and Stock Spirits Use Packaging Reduction Strategies

See a few examples of packaging reduction strategies from Coca Cola, Bear, and Stock Spirits from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

July 6, 2026

Coca Cola is expanding the availability of smaller pack sizes, including 200 ml and 250 ml bottles for individual consumption.

Orion Names Paul Kalina Director of Sales

Orion, a ProMach brand

Kalina will oversee the sales strategy across distribution, direct sales, and ProMach brand partnerships as Orion continues to expand its U.S.-based stretch wrapping operations.

July 2, 2026

Paul Kalina New Orion Sales Director

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Products

Piab BLFF cups

Vacuum Suction Cups

Piab introduces the BLFF 42 and 55 suction cups—BLFF stands for bellow, long, flexible fit—for high performance, mixed item handling.

Hazardous-location Enclosure Cooling System

Dexterous Robotic Gripper