as PODCAST | The Intricacies of Secondary Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 In this podcast, we talk about secondary packaging solutions for the food industry, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and the personal care and beauty industry. Full Article
as TotalEnergies to Build New Plastic Recycling Unit in France By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Expanded recycled polymer offering at former oil refinery will target the high-performance packaging market, particularly packaging for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Full Article
as Berry Global Develops PCR Plastic Bottle for Personal Care Applications By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:52:56 -0400 The 250ml Domino bottle includes a 75-mm-wide front face and customizable side panels. Full Article
as TOPPAN Digital to Showcase NFC Packaging at LUXE PACK Monaco By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:36:25 -0400 The TOPPAN booth will focus on cosmetics, featuring a lineup of digital solutions addressing the challenges faced by the luxury cosmetics industry, such as achieving both brand differentiation and labor-saving as well as enhancing customer service. Full Article
as THG Expands Consumer Recycling Project to Help Offset Packaging Waste By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:53:02 -0400 recycle:me offers partners a truly collaborative approach to tackling the beauty industry’s waste problem, which sees an estimated 120 million units of packaging thrown away each year. Full Article
as TriMas Packaging to Showcase Sustainable Innovations at Beautyworld Middle East By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:12:57 -0400 The event is expected to attract more than 70,000 visitors and 2,000 exhibitors, making it an excellent opportunity to connect with industry leaders and explore the latest developments in the Middle East’s beauty industry. Full Article
as WD-40 Specialty Line Gets Redesigned for Easy Recognition By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400 The WD-40 Specialist ® line (launched in 2011) of professional-grade lubricants, penetrants, greases, cleaners and degreasers, and rust-management solutions, has an opportunity to be identified on the shelves faster by end users wiith new packaging. Full Article
as New Laser Coding and Marking Solution for Metal Decoration By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0400 The new UV offset litho metal decoration coating from DataLase is designed for use on offset litho presses equipped with UV curing units. Full Article
as PODCAST | Fresh-Lock’s Award-Winning Flexible Packaging for Laundry Detergent Pacs By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Packaging Strategies recently sat down with Natalie Kaczorowski and Todd Meussling of Fresh-Lock® to discuss the company’s development of the award-winning Costco Kirkland Signature® Ultra Clean Premium Laundry Detergent Pacs. Full Article
as International Molded Fiber Association Unveils Speakers for September Conference By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Lineup includes keynote speaker Francisco Garcia, COO & Co-Founder of E6PR and Co-Founder of ENTELEQUIA, the largest compostable packaging company in Mexico. Full Article
as Vital Proteins Debuts New Paper-Based Canister for Its Collagen Peptides By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The latest step in brand's sustainability journey is expected to reduce more than 90 percent of plastic use across all canister offerings. Full Article
as U.S. Plastics Pact Releases Guides to Advance Circular Economy for Plastics By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Comprehensive playbooks on recyclability, reuse and compostability offer roadmap for sustainable plastic management. Full Article
as Automatic process control seen as testing opportunity for Food & Bev packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:08 -0400 In this year’s research by Industrial Physics, 47% of packaging professionals surveyed shared that they’ve had to delay innovation while they search for an external packaging and material testing expert. Full Article
as U.S. Plastics Pact Updates PCR Toolkit to Help Businesses Cut Plastic Waste By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The update emphasizes collaboration among cross-functional stakeholders—such as procurement, R&D, and corporate sustainability—who often have competing priorities like sustainability commitments and cost control. Full Article
as MarijuanaPackaging Rebrands as Gamut Packaging, to Offer Wide Range of Solutions By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:13:22 -0400 The new logo, featuring a wave in the letter 'M' that mirrors the visual color spectrum, symbolizes Gamut's broad capabilities. This design underscores the company's diverse industry reach and versatility as a provider. Full Article
as Dan Felton Steps Down as Executive Director of AMERIPEN By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:05:13 -0400 The association is activating its succession plan to guide the process of selecting a new Executive Director. It has formed a committee to oversee the search process that will commence in September. Full Article
as Sun Chemical Showcases UV-LED Printing Solutions at BOBST Grand Opening Event By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:38:04 -0400 Sun Chemical’s SolarWave Integra and SolarWave FSP are both UV-LED curing ink solutions designed to meet diverse printing needs. Full Article
as IPAMA Expands Printpack India Exhibition Due to Increased Interest By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:37:14 -0400 With 484 companies already secured and more expected, the upstairs hall will feature displays of lightweight machinery and promotional materials. Full Article
as Tyson / Hillshire’s Storm Lake facility storms back after massive fire in 2014 By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Rule No. 1 in journalism is to avoid reliance upon clichés when writing feature stories. Full Article
as Industry addresses food waste, works to defeat hunger at PROCESS EXPO 2015 By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Two special events—SAVE FOOD and DEFEAT HUNGER—will take once again at PROCESS EXPO 2015, scheduled for September 15-18 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Full Article
as Protein pushes breakfast bonanza By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 For years, the health-and-wellness and food industries have been bringing Americans back to a traditional mindset — the decades-old foundational thought that eating a good breakfast can jumpstart the day and in some ways, assist with healthy goals in individual consumers. Full Article
as PACK EXPO Las Vegas, bigger and better than ever By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 More than two decades ago, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, welcomed the packaging industry to the Las Vegas desert with a goal to convene end users and suppliers in the odd number years in between PACK EXPO International in Chicago... Full Article
as Cans Lead as Packaging Innovations Drive Beverage Market Growth By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Packaging innovations are helping to drive growth in the beverage market, according to the “Beverage Packaging and Innovation Trends” report published by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. Full Article
as A Glimpse at Pack Expo Las Vegas By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019, co-located with Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2019, is the year's most comprehensive packaging event on the continent. The shows will offer the latest packaging technologies to help manufacturers improve operations and stay competitive. Full Article
as Podcast | PACK EXPO Las Vegas Interview By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 In this episode, our special guest is PMMI President and CEO, Jim Pittas. We discuss PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021 including how many attendees and exhibitors he expects, the new exhibits, and how the pandemic changed tradeshows and the industry. Full Article
as Ardagh Group Glass Facility Achieves Certification for Environmental Management of Businesses By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Ardagh Group, Glass – North America, a division of Ardagh Group, has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification at its Dolton, Ill., facility. ISO 14001 is the internationally recognized standard for the environmental management of businesses. Full Article
as 2019 Packaging Outlook: Glass Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 The glass container industry’s key indicators in North America remained generally stable between 2017 and 2018, with continued opportunities for growth in 2019 in the spirits, food and craft beverages markets. Full Article
as Lightweight PET Bottle for Brazilian Pasteurized Beer By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Amcor has adapted its design technology to develop the first polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles for pasteurized beer in Brazil. Full Article
as California Requires Plastic Beverage Containers to Contain 15% Recycled Plastic by 2022 By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400 California passes first-in-the-nation law requiring plastic beverage containers to contain an increasing amount of recycled material — 15% by 2022. Full Article
as Graphic Packaging International Hosts Plastic to Paperboard Multipacks Webinar By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:48:10 -0400 The free webinar on Mar. 25 will examine the transition from plastic to paperboard for multipacks. Full Article
as WePackItAll Welcomes Duncan Lavery as Chief Executive Officer By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Lavery will lead the company’s evolution through organic opportunities and M&A activities. Full Article
as Leverwood Knife Works Hires Marina King as Director of Sales By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:50:07 -0500 In the newly created position, King is responsible for overseeing and leading the brand’s sales efforts. Full Article
as NOVA Chemicals Launches Canadian Centre of Excellence for Plastics Circularity By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Centre aims to help achieve global plastics sustainability goals by focusing on R&D collaboration and value chain-integrated solutions. Full Article
as FPSA Rebrands as Food Production Solutions Association, Welcomes New Members By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The name change better reflects who FPSA members really are: companies that provide solutions for food production. Full Article
as Tetra Pak Expands Technical Training Center in Denton, Texas By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2024 11:55:29 -0400 With the improvements made, Tetra Pak aims to grow the capacity of its field force, enhance the customer experience and build competency through workforce development. Full Article
as Novolex® Appoints Ted Jackson as President of Performance Solutions Segment By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:05:57 -0400 Jackson assumes this role after rising through a series of positions with increasing responsibility within Novolex and, before joining the company, broad experience in general operations and consulting. Full Article
as KM Packaging adds Martin Penney as customer operations specialist By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:16:00 -0400 In his new role at KM Packaging, Penney will manage the customer journey from the time an order is placed until it reaches its destination. Full Article
as PulPac Appoints Marcus Palm as Vice President By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:43:39 -0400 In his new role as Vice President, Marcus will focus on strategic business development, ensuring PulPac maintains its competitive edge while advancing its position as a leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Full Article
as Preco LLC announces Jake Brunsberg as new CEO By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Prior to Preco, Brunsberg was Chief Executive Officer at Sigma Additive Solutions Inc., a leading provider of quality assurance hardware and software to the commercial 3D printing industry. Full Article
as Sustainability in Packaging US 2025 Releases Agenda By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:28:51 -0400 Returning to Swissotel Chicago, Sustainability in Packaging US 2025 will take place March 5-7 Full Article
as TransPak Expands East Coast Presence with Acquisition of Reid Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Acquisition broadens TransPak’s capabilities in custom packaging for military, aerospace and high-value equipment. Full Article
as FASTEN Wins Gold Pentaward for Sustainable Personal Care Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:46 -0500 Company’s packaging concept eliminates the need for separate parts, like caps, and reduces material waste by utilizing a single mono-material – polypropylene (PP) – that ensures easy recycling. Full Article
as Registration Opens for Labelexpo Americas 2024 By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2024 13:46:47 -0400 Returning to Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, from September 10-12, the biennial show promises hundreds of live demonstrations, new show features, a one-day conference program and more. Full Article
as Flexography Will Make Powerful Return to Labelexpo Americas By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:36 -0400 New show features include the FlexPack@Labelexpo which will showcase short run, added-value flexible packaging, including all the ancillary equipment, thermal lamination, pouching equipment, materials, and coatings required to enter this demanding market. Full Article
as All4Labels opens first factory in Northeast Brazil By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The Global Packaging Group is growing in the South and Central Americas Region with a new hub of excellence for pressure sensitive labels, with plans for expansion into digital printing. Full Article
as Avery Dennison to Showcase Innovations in Sustainability, RFID at Labelexpo Americas By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 11:34:26 -0400 Avery Dennison is set to showcase its latest innovations in labeling technology at Labelexpo Americas 2024, taking place September 10-12. Full Article
as Cosmo Films to Showcase Innovative Product Range at Labelexpo Americas By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Company will showcase its diverse range of Pressure Sensitive Face stock films, Shrink Sleeve label films, Wraparound Labels and IML Label Films. Full Article
as Securikett Unveils Security Label with Cut Indicator, to Showcase at FACHPACK By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:36:18 -0400 Securikett's new security labels offer an effective solution for detecting tamper attempts early, providing vital protection along the entire distribution chain and boosting customer trust in the process. Full Article
as METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection Opens Headquarters of the Americas By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 The new 265,000 sq. ft. of office and manufacturing space is the new Product Inspection Headquarters of the Americas, and houses all of the Product Inspection business units. Full Article
as Ink Technologies Growing Increasingly Sophisticated By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Until recently, most pharmaceutical manufacturers would buy blister foils pre-printed with product names, dosage information, and branding and use a basic in-line printing or embossing system to add a batch code and expiry date to the blister in human-readable text. Full Article