Sustainable solutions continue to be a top priority for consumer packaging goods (CPG) companies.

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.

In this episode, PMMI experts discuss cybersecurity and what manufacturers need to do to address cyber threats and protect their operations and businesses, as manufacturing becomes increasingly connected and technologically advanced.

In our third episode, we discuss improving sustainability in the packaging industry, specifically the operational and material changes that can make a meaningful difference.

In this episode our experts discuss ways to overcome uncertainty and keep lines running despite ongoing challenges.

This episode tackles issues with recruitment and retention—a continual challenge for manufacturers across packaging. PMMI’s experts share strategies and resources for employee onboarding and engagement that can make employers stand out in today’s labor market.

Do you know how to prepare your packaging for the grocery side of e-commerce? This Q&A, with Tetra Pak's Alexandre de Souza Carvalho, will answer this question and more for food and beverage manufacturers, producers and retailers.

Some consumer packaged goods brands have been asked by Amazon in recent months to overhaul their product packaging to be greener, sturdier and cheaper to ship, according to Forbes.

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.

HEINEKEN Vietnam wanted to significantly increase the beer production output of its Tien Giang site. And they needed to do it quickly. Long-term partner Sidel offered a complete line project, featuring among other solutions, the new EvoFILL Can filler.

With beer being such an outwardly simple phenomenon, surely packaging it is pretty straightforward. As it turns out, it’s trickier than you might think. Here are the five most common mistakes we’ve observed — and on occasion, rectified.

ProMach has acquired Grip-Pak, provider of multipack handle solutions for beverage companies packaging their products in cans or bottles, as well as retailers and wholesale distributors looking to promote or repack their SKUs.

World Packaging Organisation has announced the 214 winners of the WorldStar Packaging Awards 2020. The judging session was held in Bali in November, during the 2nd WPO Board Meeting of 2019. 

Dalston’s Soda worked with B&B studio to design outer boxes for shipping that reinforce its ‘soda with soul’ brand positioning. The delivery boxes help create further brand love from existing online buyers, while introducing new consumers to the brand’s values and personality.

The new technology repurposes surplus barley straw into six-pack packaging material in a circular process.

The free webinar on Mar. 25 will examine the transition from plastic to paperboard for multipacks.

The company cites a study where its Fillbee reusable packaging cut CO₂ emissions by nearly two-thirds compared to conventional beverage packaging.

Going forward, Rauch brand beverages – whose bottles are made from 100% rPET – will also be presented in supermarkets in trays made of 70% PCR (post-consumer recycled) rPET material.

Packaging option is a 100% paper-based alternative to shrink wrap for bundling beverage multi-packs. 

Lavery will lead the company’s evolution through organic opportunities and M&A activities.

Automation & Modular Components, LLC. (AMC) is a manufacturer of material handling automation systems with integrated controls, as well as conveyors for integration into assembly systems and production lines, headquartered in Davisburg, Michigan, USA.

In the newly created position, King is responsible for overseeing and leading the brand’s sales efforts.

Aegler will act as CEO until the company’s General Meeting in June 2024. The company’s Supervisory Board is leading the search for a suitable successor.

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.

In addition to management changes, the company announced significant investments in new equipment, including a new BOBST 64" Masterflute In-Line Laminator to be installed in the company's Sacramento facility.

Amcor has opened its European Innovation Center in Belgium. The facility will partner with brands and retailers from across the region to design packaging that delivers better results for consumers and the environment alike.

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. 

This new plant allows CL&D to increase its flexographic production capabilities, particularly thanks to the inclusion of its brand new 52” wide web press.

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.

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. 

This innovative solution reduces the carbon footprint of the packaging by 38% and marks a stride in environmental stewardship by eliminating the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in their portfolio.

Returning to Swissotel Chicago, Sustainability in Packaging US 2025 will take place March 5-7

This expansion positions Nefab to provide a full range of sustainable packaging solutions tailored to the Lithium-Ion battery (LiB), E-mobility, and automotive sectors. 

Acquisition broadens TransPak’s capabilities in custom packaging for military, aerospace and high-value equipment.

Amcor and Mespack R&D teams collaborated to make iterative adjustments to machine parameters and film structures and produce a new 2L pouch that meets performance expectations in terms of sustainability, durability, and functionality.

Winpak will utilize NOVA’s recycled polyethylene (rPE) to manufacture and distribute high-quality packaging materials for the protection of perishable foods, beverages, and personal care products.

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.

With deep industry and engineering expertise, Greg Marsh will take over as Packaging Industry Manager, while Mark Ruberg is elevated to focus on end users with Beckhoff’s global packaging team.

New flexible packaging plant will be the company’s first facility in the commonwealth.

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.

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.

Recognition marks a significant step forward in enabling the recycling of plastic bottles and underscores All4Labels’ commitment to driving the development of sustainable practices in the label industry.

Anyone associated with pharmaceuticals and packaging is likely aware President Trump signed the SUPPORT Act recently. The Substance Use–Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act, also known as SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, includes a specific address to the type of packaging that should be utilized to stem the tide on opioid addiction.

Markem-Imaje is extending its thermal transfer overprinter (TTO) line of coders with a cost-efficient version targeting low- and medium-speed production lines of up to 600 mm per second initially for users in Asia-Pacific.

Consumers are looking for convenience in poultry products due to smaller households and busy schedules. There is high demand for microwave-safe, flexible packaging options and designs with resealable closures, such as zippers, and small portions. As well, poultry packaging manufacturers are introducing innovative products that now include intelligent technologies.

Packaging Strategies had a conversation with Romaco's Nicola Orsini about track & trace challenges, solutions and the future.

Based on the new State of the Industry U.S. Packaging Machinery Report infographic by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, domestic shipments of packaging machinery is forecast to grow at a nearly 4% CAGR through 2024.

Covectra designed the AuthentiTrack solution to ensure product integrity. It is intended to combat counterfeiting and diversion across a wide range of industries including food & beverage, electronics, fashion, cosmetics, luxury goods and more.

As the saying goes, you only get one chance to make a first impression. In the packaging world, flexible packaging is considered by many to be the optimal way for a company to put its best foot forward.

According to a recent study from market research firm Global Market Insights, the advanced packaging market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $25 billion to over $40 billion by 2026, gaining remarkable traction over the 2020 to 2026 period.