Packaging & Containers News
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FRANKA EMIKA: Everybody’s Robot
KBee announces the world’s first cost-efficient Industry 4.0 robot that everybody can program and safely use. - April 23, 2016 - KBee AG
Diamond Packaging Wins Best of Show in 23rd Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition
Awards showcase its folding carton decorating capabilities, including cold foiling, foil stamping, embossing, and specialty effects. - April 16, 2016 - Diamond Packaging
Weaker Lumber Markets and a Strengthening US Dollar Have Pushed the Global Sawlog Price Index Down Almost 22% in Two Years
Sharp reductions of sawlog prices occurred in Russia, Brazil, Central Europe and Western Canada in 2015 because of weaker currencies, less demand for lumber and reduced trade of logs, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. European sawlog prices have fallen faster than prices in most other regions of the world. - April 02, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Wine Packaging - Global Market Outlook (2015-2022)"
According to Stratistics MRC, Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Insulated Packaging - Global Market Outlook (2015-2022)"Increasing production and consumption of wine, rising demand for wine, growing disposable income and changing preferences for alcoholic beverages are the drivers for global wine packaging market. - March 20, 2016 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Dairy Packaging - Global Market Outlook (2015-2022)"
According to Stratistics MRC, The rising demand for dairy products is the primary factor favoring the market. - March 20, 2016 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Dynamics Software Announces Solution for Newest Release of Microsoft Dynamics AX
Dynamics Software, a leading provider of solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics AX, announced today that it will offer Dynamics Service for the newest release of Dynamics AX. - March 11, 2016 - Dynamics Software
Lean Procurement Training Hosted by Consumers Interstate Corporation in Norwich, CT
Basic education in the principles of lean manufacturing - March 09, 2016 - Consumers Interstate Corporation
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Stretch and Shrink Sleeves Packaging - Global Market Outlook (2015-2022)"
According to Stratistics MRC, rising demand for polymer films, growing incomes in developing economies and increasing urbanization are some of the factors driving the market growth. - March 04, 2016 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Self-Adhesive Labels - Global Market Outlook (2015-2022)"
According to Stratistics MRC, rapid urbanization, growth of the online shopping, increasing demand for convenience goods and rising consumer awareness are some of the major drivers of the self-adhesive labels market. - March 04, 2016 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Specialty Films Market - Global Market Outlook (2015-2022)"
According to Stratistics MRC, growing significance of bio-based polymers and financial growth of BRIC countries are some of the factors driving the specialty films market. - March 03, 2016 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Stretch and Shrink Film - Global Market Outlook (2015-2022)"
According to Stratistics MRC, increased usage of industrial packaging, rapid growth in the food and beverage are the key factors driving the market. - March 03, 2016 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Convenient and Sustainable: Ceresana Analyzes the European Market for Food Packaging
Protective gas for ready-made meals, high barrier film for fish, stand-up pouches for coffee powder: food packaging has become a science of its own. - February 27, 2016 - Ceresana
Co-Deco Containers Expand Services Into Houston, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia
Co-Deco Containers expands its container sales and rentals business into new markets of Houston, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia. - February 24, 2016 - Co-Deco Containers
Four Star Plastics Launches New Responsive Website
Wholesale plastic bag, film & sheet supplier worked with Ecreativeworks to develop new-and-improved company site. - February 13, 2016 - Ecreativeworks
North American Overseas Pellet Exports Rose for the Second Consecutive Quarter to Reach a New Record High in the 3Q/15 with the US South Shipping 77% of the Volume
The wood pellet industry keeps investing in new production capacity in the US South because of higher pellet demand in the United Kingdom, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. In the 3Q/15, 77% of North America’s pellet exports were from the southeastern US. - February 11, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
Trade of Logs in Baltic Sea Region Fell 10% in 2015 Because of Substantially Lower Demand for Softwood Pulplogs in Finland and Sweden, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
After reaching a record high in 2014, log trade in the Baltic Sea fell by 10% in 2015. Most of the decline was that of softwood pulplogs, while trade of sawlogs actually increased to reach its highest level since 2007, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Russia has been surpassed by the Baltic States as the major softwood log supply region. - February 11, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Beverage Packaging - Global Market Outlook (2015-2022)"
According to Stratistics MRC, Rising beverage consumption in emerging economies and innovative packaging pushes product application are the key drivers of the market. - February 11, 2016 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Green Packaging - Global Market Outlook (2015-2022)"
According to Stratistics MRC, Rising ecological concerns, increase in non-refundable income and energy consumption are the factors fueling the Green Packaging market. - February 11, 2016 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
China Has Become the Major Destination for Eucalyptus Chips from Australia with Record-High Shipments in 2015, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Australia has increased exportation of Eucalyptus chips by 58% in three years to reach a record-high in 2015, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Shipments to pulp mills in China have gone up substantially and the costs for chips landed in this growing market have increased the past two years to practically equal those of chip costs delivered to Japan. - February 10, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
Masterpak Presents Tailored Agricultural Plastic Films at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2016
With over 40 years of experience serving the agricultural and horticultural sector, Masterpak will display tailored plastic film solutions at Hall 8.2, Booth #A10 during FRUIT LOGISTICA 2016 for the 6th consecutive year. - February 04, 2016 - INDEVCO Group
The Import Value of Logs and Lumber to China Has Fallen by 25% in 12 Months Because of Declining Housing Constructions
The reduction in house construction in China has resulted in a substantial decline in the importation of forest products during 2015, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The total value of imported softwood logs and lumber has fallen 25% and import prices have declined almost 30% that past 12 months. - February 03, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC
New Company Providing Paint Services for Manufacturers Hosts Open House Showcasing Highly Automated Line in Cheney, Kansas
Albers Finishing & Solutions provides liquid paint services to regional and national customers. the liquid paint line is capable of painting 2,000 to 3,000 parts per day and features an automated conveyor that moves load bars forward and reverse or even stops them independently of the other load bars, a three-stage wash, dry off oven, two paint booths with Fanuc robots applying liquid primer and paint, a dual-lane energy-efficient cure oven and a load-assist lifter. - February 02, 2016 - Kasa Companies
Source One Brings the Future of Spend Management to ISM2016 as Exclusive Sponsor of Exec IN Conference
Leading Procurement Services Provider, Source One Management Services, LLC announces its support of the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Annual Conference as the exclusive sponsor of the premier Exec IN forum. This private event takes place during the ISM’s Annual conference,... - February 02, 2016 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
Michael Torchia, Health Advocate, Creates Bill Proposal to Require Stricter Guidelines for Labeling and Marketing of Food Products
Michael Torchia, President of “Operation Fitness,” an organization dedicated to help fight the epidemic of childhood obesity, has created a proposal for a bill to reform and create stricter guidelines for the manufacture of packaged foods. He is requesting stricter Guidelines for manufacturers, distributors and marketers of foods that contain toxic ingredients so that they will be held accountable for their products. - January 26, 2016 - OPERATION FITNESS
Interstate Container to Highlight Mechanical Packaging Services for Poultry Processors at IPPE 2016
Interstate Container’s Mechanical Packaging Services provides technical support to poultry processors for box making and box room needs. The corrugated packaging manufacturer will exhibit at IPPE 2016 Booth #B7647 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA from January 26 - 28. - January 22, 2016 - INDEVCO Group
Landaal Packaging Systems Expands Automatic Cutting Capabilities
Landaal Packaging Systems selects Canon Solutions America as the company’s partner for their latest automatic cutting machine to accommodate high digital project demands. - January 17, 2016 - Landaal Packaging Systems
Interstate Container at IPPE 2016: Expanding Warehousing & Distribution Across the Southeast
Interstate Container expands warehousing and distribution to support the poultry industry growth and shift to wax-free boxes. Interstate Container will exhibit at booth #B7647 during the 2016 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA on January 26 - 28. - January 17, 2016 - INDEVCO Group
Champion Thread to Market Vipac Vinyl Packaging in Bedding and Fashion Market
The supplier of sewing threads and other sewn-products components is partnering with the leading manufacturer of vinyl packaging products to extend the market reach and application of vinyl zipper bags in the fashion, textile and broader soft goods manufacturing market. - January 08, 2016 - Champion Thread Company
Interstate Container at SERFVC 2016: Top Three Things Growers & Packers Should Look for in a Sustainable Box
Interstate Container, creator of Greencoat® wax-free produce boxes, will share insights about sustainable packaging at Booth # 437 / 439 during 2016 SE Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference (SERFVC) at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center in Georgia from January 7-10. - January 01, 2016 - INDEVCO Group
Interstate Container Exhibits Benefits of Sustainable Produce Boxes at SERFVC 2016
During 2016 SE Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference (SERFVC), Interstate Container will meet with growers, packers and their customers and suppliers at Booth #437 / 439 at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center in Savannah, GA on January 7-10, 2016. - December 31, 2015 - INDEVCO Group
Redman Partners with CannaMarkUSA™, Makers of the First FDA-Approved Direct-on-Product Edible Warning Label Solution for Cannabis-Infused Ingestible Products
Redman, rapper, DJ, MC, record producer, and actor, also known as Reginald “Reggie” Noble, has chosen CannaMarkUSA™ to partner with who are the makers of CannaMark™, the first ever FDA approved, patent-pending, cost-effective, Direct-On-Product Edible Warning Label Solution... - December 17, 2015 - CannaMarkUSA
Top Gun Advisors Completes 43,313 SF Industrial Lease Renewal in Ashland, MA
Top Gun Advisors, in cooperation with Stephen Woelfel, Jr. of Colliers International in Boston, has successfully completed a 45,313 SF lease renewal located at 150 Homer Avenue Ashland, MA on behalf of their client, Amcor Flexibles. The landlord, Calare Properties was represented by Erin... - December 04, 2015 - Campio
Parcelcube Innovates Inbound Logistics, Reasonably Priced Automated Dimensioning
Parcelcube innovates inbound logistics with reasonably priced automated dimension and weight capture. Automated data capture (dimensioning systems) is essential, especially in 3PL, wholesale, and e-commerce warehousing where you have a constant stream of new products that need to be weighed, measured and registered accurately. Parcelcube is the first reasonably priced solution for this purpose. - December 01, 2015 - Dimwei Group Ltd
CardPak® Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Cleveland-based paperboard packaging pioneer marks 50 years of service to Fortune 500 companies across the globe. - November 27, 2015 - CardPak, Inc.
Students Transform Donated Cardboard from Colt Paper Into 3-D Masterpieces
In an ultimate feat of recycling, local university and college sculpture students recently transformed Colt Paper’s donation of corrugated cardboard into amazing 3-D masterpieces. Instructor and artist Carlo Cesta, an acclaimed Toronto-based sculptor and teacher at the University of Toronto... - November 23, 2015 - Colt Paper
Diamond Packaging Wins Six Awards in 72nd Annual Paperboard Packaging Competition
Awards showcase Diamond’s folding carton decorating capabilities, including printing, foil stamping, and embossing. - November 21, 2015 - Diamond Packaging
Package of the Year Award Winners and Banquet Announced by New Jersey Packaging Executives Club (NJPEC)
The New Jersey Packaging Executives Club (NJPEC) Celebrates the Year’s Most Outstanding Packaging Engineering & Design at 37th Annual Awards Gala - November 04, 2015 - NJPEC
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Premium Report, "Cosmetic Packaging Global Market Outlook - Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Assessment (2014-2022)"
According to Stratistics MRC, Compatible packaging, Simplicity, Packaging Size and Labeling & Finishing in Cosmetics Packaging are the major key drivers for growth of Cosmetic Packaging Market. - October 30, 2015 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Napco & ROTOPAK at Gulfood Manufacturing 2015: Food-Safe Catering & Foodservice Packaging
Napco and sister company, ROTOPAK, will build relationships at Gulfood Manufacturing 2015 by leveraging its customer service-oriented sales team and comprehensive range of catering and foodservice, display, and shipping and transport packaging. - October 25, 2015 - INDEVCO Group
Diamond Packaging Wins Three Awards in 29th Annual packagePRINTING Excellence Awards Competition
Competition recognizes the highest level of printing quality and technical achievement across all packaging segments. - October 24, 2015 - Diamond Packaging
The Bridge Group Announces New Services, New Website
The Bridge Group VA is a company dedicated to helping businesses large and small by creating a bridge or connection from Strategy, through Planning and Execution, to results. - October 22, 2015 - The Bridge Group VA
Napco & ROTOPAK at Gulfood Manufacturing 2015: Custom Food & Beverage Packaging That Stands Out
During Gulfood Manufacturing 2015, Napco and sister company ROTOPAK welcome food and beverage manufacturers, as well as foodservice and catering companies to explore a complete range of packaging materials at Booth # Z-A110 from 27 - 29 October 2015 at Dubai World Trade Center, United Arab Emirates. - October 22, 2015 - INDEVCO Group
Handle-It is Delighted to be Presented with the Takeaway Expo Innovation Award
Handle-it is delighted to announce that they won the Innovation Award at the Takeaway Expo 2015. The Innovation Award is a celebration of an idea that has truly pushed the boundaries of design and service. The Innovation Award recognises the concept that combines an unprecedented blend of... - October 22, 2015 - Handle-it Packaging Limited
PAC Machinery Hits the Jackpot at PACK EXPO / PHARMA EXPO Las Vegas, 2015
More and better packaging equipment makes a big splash at key international trade show. - October 07, 2015 - PAC Machinery
Interstate Container at PMA Fresh Summit 2015: How to Transition to Wax-Free Produce Boxes
Interstate Container is emphasizing its Hand-in-Hand approach to removing wax boxes from the fresh produce supply chain at Booth #5252 during PMA Fresh Summit Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA on October 23-25. - October 07, 2015 - INDEVCO Group
Katy Spring’s Growing Fleet of Spring Manufacturing Equipment
The MPK-20H Looping Machine and the Bennett Maxicoil MC-20 S. - October 06, 2015 - Katy Spring & Mfg, Inc.
In July 2015, Prices for Overseas Traded Hardwood Chip Were 14% Below Their Peak Four Years Ago, According to the Latest FOEX Chip Price Indexes
Prices for hardwood chips traded overseas have been in steady decline since November 2011. On the contrary, the FOEX softwood chip price index has fluctuated more the past two years and has been on an upswing for the past three months. - October 05, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Miller Supply Inc. Launches Revamped Website with Ecreativeworks
Packaging solutions provider Miller Supply Inc. has joined forces with website design and marketing firm Ecreativeworks to develop the new and improved millersupplyinc.com. - October 01, 2015 - Ecreativeworks
Brazilian Sawlog Prices Have Declined 40% Since 2011, and in the 2Q/15 Hit Their Lowest Levels in Ten Years
Sawmills in Brazil have become much more competitive in the export market the past few years because of substantially lower sawlog costs. In the 2Q/15, average log prices were down to their lowest levels in ten years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. This downward trend may rebound later in 2015 as the export market for lumber is likely to improve. - September 26, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Diamond Packaging Wins Award for Taylor Swift Carton
Competition recognizes the highest level of print quality, technical difficulty, and overall visual effect. - September 25, 2015 - Diamond Packaging