x Syntegon to Showcase Flexible Systems for Cookies and Bars at interpack 2023 By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:33:14 -0400 The new Syntegon IDH is at the heart of a line which flexibly packages cookies and crackers in trays and flow wraps made of mono-material. Full Article
x Schubert to Debut New Cartoning Machine at Pack Expo Las Vegas By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jun 2023 11:47:03 -0400 Schubert has developed a new, compact solution to automate the infeed of carton blanks to the packaging machine. Full Article
x CASE STUDY: International PaperBox selects BOBST to Boost Productivity and Precision By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:39:02 -0400 As the business looked to enhance its folding, gluing and die-cutting capacity, International PaperBox added a BOBST EXPERTCUT and EXPERTFOLD to its machine park. Full Article
x ProMach Pharma to Display Packaging Technologies at PACK EXPO Las Vegas By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:22:11 -0400 ProMach Pharma provides best-in-class processing and packaging technologies that help customers maximize line efficiencies and product quality. Full Article
x Bradman Lake to Showcase Cartoning Equipment at PACK EXPO Las Vegas By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:36:22 -0400 The company's display at PACK EXPO Las Vegas will showcase its unique capabilities offering both top load and side load cartoning approaches. Full Article
x JLS Automation to Debut Hawk™ Case and Tray Loader at PACK EXPO By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:26:52 -0400 The Hawk boasts a compact design while offering a robotic top-load solution for the food and beverage industries. Full Article
x Bradman Lake to showcase cartoner, flow wrapper and more at Pack Expo By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400 During the exhibition, attendees can view curated videos showcasing how Bradman Lake's equipment seamlessly integrates across different packaging processes. Full Article
x Novolex Announces Investment in OZZI Food Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2024 12:38:58 -0400 As a part of this investment, Eco-Products®, a Novolex business unit and leader in circular solutions for the foodservice industry, will help accelerate the growth of OZZI. Full Article
x Restaurantware Expands Eco-Friendly Foodservice Packaging Portfolio By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:03 -0400 New product line provides fully compostable alternatives for over 40 popular packaging items that typically aren't available in compostable varieties – like window boxes and sandwich boxes. Full Article
x Novolex Launches PowerPrep Bags and Rolls for Grab-and-Go Products By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:10:20 -0400 Manufactured by Bagcraft®, a Novolex brand, the new multilayered bags and rolls keep foods at the height of flavor as they are wrapped, frozen, thawed, reheated and held under heat at the point of sale. Full Article
x Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Develops First-Ever PFAS-free Oxygen Absorber By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:29 -0400 The new and improved AGELESS provides a timely packaging solution for customers navigating the PFAS regulatory landscape. Full Article
x Proco Machinery Launches a Next-Generation Case Packer with a Collaborative Robot Automation System By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0400 The case packer, known as Pakman, will be integrated with Yaskawa Motomon HC10 and HC20 collaborative robots. Full Article
x New Feature Maxes Tray Sealer Performance By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:45:00 -0400 The GT-Max feature allows both new and existing customers to obtain enhanced performance and more value out of their tray sealing machines. Full Article
x Atlantic Packaging Expands National Footprint with Opening of Henderson, Nevada Facility By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:22:06 -0500 New 34,000 square foot facility enables Atlantic Packaging to further support West Coast customers and the continued transition to sustainable packaging. Full Article
x Crown Packaging Expands Services By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:47:18 -0500 Crown Packaging Corp. expands services to meet growing demand for packaging solutions. Full Article
x Packsize's X5 Erected Box System Named Finalist for 2023 MHI Innovation Award By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:07:29 -0400 The X5 is the world’s first fully-automated erected box system and the most advanced, flexible, efficient and sustainable platform available for the e-commerce industry. Full Article
x Paxiom Group's ValTara launches robot case packer for pouches, cartons and trays By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:55:00 -0400 The system is designed to provide fast, accurate, and efficient case packing for a wide range of products. Full Article
x Serpa to Highlight FG1 Top Load Carton/Tray/Case Former at PACK EXPO 2024 By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:28:41 -0400 The FG1 Top Load Carton/Tray/Case Former is one of Serpa’s most versatile machines. Full Article
x EndFlex introduces wraparound case packer for high-level product protection By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:30:00 -0400 Part of the Paxiom Group, EndFlex’s commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has resulted in a diverse product line that includes case erecting, tray forming, case sealing, case packing, tray loading, pick & place, and robotic palletizing machines. Full Article
x Tip of the Iceberg: A Preview of the Learning Opportunities at PACK EXPO By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Packaging Strategies’ recent reporting on PACK EXPO International 2024 – though extensive – represents a mere fraction of the networking and expertise sharing that will take place at the event. Full Article
x Coca-Cola Partners with U.S. Pizzerias to Offer Slices in Exchange for Recycling Bottles By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:40:12 -0400 Coca-Cola first launched bottles made from 100% recycled plastic in 2021 across California, New York, and Texas and was a first-of-its-kind innovation for the brand in the United States. Full Article
x Tetra Pak Highlights Food & Beverage Packaging Innovations at PACK EXPO By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:02 -0400 Company will have a team of experts on-site to showcase innovative equipment additions such as the Tetra Pak A1 1100 Filling Machine and the new Tetra Pak Direct UHT (Ultra-High Temperature) unit. Full Article
x New Technology Optimizes Coextrusion Films for Fresh Produce Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 NOVA Chemicals tested its ASTUTE™ plastomers against other blends and found it achieves higher oxygen transmission rates, clarity, and stiffness in breathable films, resulting in fresher food and reduced waste. Full Article
x Kroger Expands Our Brands Portfolio with Field & Vine™ Fresh Produce Line By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:06:23 -0400 The brand currently includes blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. Full Article
x Fox Solutions Appoints Ben Bliven as Senior Manufacturing and Operations Manager By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:34:04 -0400 With over 15 years of experience in the manufacturing and operations sector, Ben brings a wealth of expertise to the new role. Full Article
x CMES Robotics Introduces Innovative Mixed-Case Palletizing Solutions By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 New system, a collaboration with Yaskawa Motoman, utilizes advanced vision systems and intelligent software algorithms to accurately identify and handle diverse products. Full Article
x Automated Equipment Holding expands portfolio with acquisition of Rethceif Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Sat, 20 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Rethceif is a manufacturer of automated form-fill-seal packaging and robotic palletizing equipment. Full Article
x Pacteon Group to Present End-of-Line Solutions at PACK EXPO East By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Company’s solutions for palletizing and stretch wrapping will be on display at the trade show, which will take place March 18-20 in Philadelphia. Full Article
x ORBIS Launches 40x48 Odyssey® 3-Runner Pallet to Improve Handling Efficiency By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 New rackable pallet supports heavy loads, provides load stability and features unique design qualities to streamline operations. Full Article
x Unilever expansion sustained by Sidel’s central robotic palletizing system By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Sidel has delivered a central palletizing system composed of eight robotic cells connected to 28 packing lines at Unilever’s nutrition factory in Ploiesti, Romania, for savory brands including iconic Knorr. Full Article
x ExxonMobil Launches Enable™ 1617 Performance PE Grade By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:58:12 -0400 Ideal for thin-gauge hand wrap applications, the new resin is designed to help provide high tenacity and consistent extrusion, as well as help enable the incorporation of high loading levels of post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. Full Article
x Robotiq's new AX20 & AX30 palletizers surpass weight & reach limits By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:36 -0400 New cobot palletizers can build pallets as high as 108 inches and handle packaging as heavy as 60 pounds. Full Article
x BW Flexible Systems debuts new palletizer for high-speed operations By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:18:00 -0400 SYMACH 3500S merges the original Thiele Master 3500 palletizer experience with the SYMACH palletizing platform. Full Article
x Flexicon Introduces Base Model Flexible Screw Conveyor By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400 The only moving part contacting material is the inner screw, which self-centers as it rotates, providing ample space between the screw and tube wall to minimize or eliminate grinding. Full Article
x PACK EXPO Connects Preview Week Is Happening Now By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400 The Preview Week event, Nov. 2-6, will kick-off with a webinar, Helpful Hints for Navigating PACK EXPO Connects, on Nov. 2, at 10 a.m. CT. It will provide tips and tricks for using the platform and offer Q&A with attendees to help them make the most out of their PACK EXPO Connects experience. Full Article
x Taking the Next Step in Automation By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Working with an expert fabricator and integrator flexible enough to customize can help meet requirements while expediting completion. Full Article
x Expert Article: Conveying Solutions that Keep Packaging Lines Moving By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500 No manufacturer can afford to stand idle, so one expert suggests several critical design considerations to keep in mind before deciding on a conveying solution. Full Article
x Dorner and Garvey Showcase the AquaGard GT Conveyor at PACK EXPO Las Vegas By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Dorner and Garvey, both Columbus McKinnon brands, recently showcased the AquaGard GT Conveyor at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. Full Article
x Ammeraal Beltech to Showcase Belting Solutions at PACK EXPO 2024 By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:41:48 -0400 Ammeraal Beltech is designing belts to meet the demands of smarter, faster, and highly precise operations. Full Article
x Dynamic Conveyor to Showcase DynaClean S Series at PACK EXPO By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:35:36 -0400 Visitors to Dynamic Conveyor’s booth will be able to see the S Series in action during the event, taking place at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. Full Article
x Packaging Market for Fresh Meat Projected to Expand By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:18:50 -0500 Novel packaging solutions are driving a projected expansion of 4.3% from 2020-2028. Full Article
x Biden Administration to Dedicate $1 billion for Expansion of Independent Processing Capacity By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jan 2022 10:42:22 -0500 The plan includes four core strategies intended to create better earnings for groups involved in the meat and poultry supply chain. Full Article
x TekniPlex Earns BPI Certification for Compostable Foam Protein Trays By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:38:02 -0400 Part of the company’s GeoPack range of sustainability-minded products, the protein tray has been officially designated as biodegradable in industrial compost settings. Full Article
x Aptar Expands SeaWell™ Packaging System into e-Commerce Sector By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:26:32 -0400 SeaWell™ active packaging utilizes food contact-safe absorbent materials embedded into its proprietary Drip-Lock™ technology to trap excess fluids inside patented pockets or wells. Full Article
x Greece’s Flexopack to Open Manufacturing Facility in Pennsylvania By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:39 -0400 Facility will expand the company’s packaging product manufacturing footprint into the United States, including its role as the primary packaging supplier for Pennsylvania-based poultry company Bell & Evans. Full Article
x New Line of Compact Counting & Packaging Equipment for Unmixed, Single Type or Single Flavor Products By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0500 The fully servo-driven HQ Series counting & dispensing machines are designed to provide 100% accuracy for primary or secondary packaging of candy, confectionary and chocolate as well as non-food products. Full Article
x Digitec Galaxus AG Orders 40 Workstations with Logivations Artificial Intelligence Software By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0400 Logivations W2MO uses neural networks running on a GPU, which can "learn" certain patterns so that goods can be automatically recognized, counted and/or measured. Full Article
x Modern Developments Using X-Ray for Food Inspection By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:46:00 -0400 Advances in sophistication, quality and ease of use have made x-ray machines an indispensable tool for food safety. Full Article
x Technology Advances X-ray and Metal Detector Inspection Capabilities By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0400 With a metal detector, metals that have one or both conductive magnetic characteristics will create a detectable signal. Non-magnetic stainless steel is harder to pick up — it’s a bad conductor — and certain food products with added iron, moisture, salt and acids tend to mask metal detection. Known as the “product effect,” this can impact inspection performance. Full Article
x FlexXray Opens Foreign Material QA Hold Resolution Facility in South Carolina By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:01:24 -0500 The new facility features technology that expands the company’s ability to provide dependable inspection and QA Hold resolution services with shorter shipping times and reduced freight charges to the Southeast region. Full Article