Packaging & Containers News
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NEM Now Offers Retrofit Packages
NEM Offers Various Retrofit Packages for Existing Machines to Improve Performance with Updated Technology - January 31, 2015 - New England Machinery, Inc.
Diamond Packaging Recognized as Leading Supplier for Corporate Action on Climate Change
Diamond recognized as demonstrating a superior approach to climate change mitigation. - January 29, 2015 - Diamond Packaging
New Print and Apply Labeling System with Intelligent Motion™ Technology Delivers What No Other Labeler Can
Innovatively designed, Videojet®9550 LPA system increases reliability, efficiency and productivity for outer case and bundle packaging - January 25, 2015 - Videojet Technologies
VIRUN® NutraBIOsciences™ to Present at BEVERAGE INNOVATION 2015 on February 4th – Hear VIRUN talk Innovation from Water to Beer
VIRUN to present the latest-and-greatest at Beverage Innovation 2015, presented to you by FoodNavigator-USA and BeverageDaily. From cognitive waters containing Phosphatidylserine, DHA Omega-3 and weight-loss waters with high levels of Resveratrol and Curcumin that help regulate blood sugar, to heart-healthy waters containing 1000mg Phytosterols and 680mg EPA DHA Omega-3. From water to beer, raw material to finished product, VIRUN is your solutions-based resource. - January 20, 2015 - VIRUN
MMC Depot Recommends Choosing Marijuana Packaging That Complies with the Expanding Legality of Recreational Marijuana Sale Regulations
In the past two years, the legalization of marijuana has expanded beyond Colorado and Washington to Washington DC, Oregon, and Alaska. With this expansion comes new packaging needs and regulations across each state which is why MMC Depot, a marijuana packaging company is constantly reading up on... - January 17, 2015 - MMC Depot
Menasha Corporation Announces Acquisition of Canada-Based PearceWellwood
Menasha Corporation's acquisition of PearceWellwood expands Menasha Packaging Company’s operations to Canada and enhances its end-to-end merchandising solutions. - January 15, 2015 - Menasha Packaging
Corrugated Box Industry in India - 2014: Market Reports on India
MarketReportsonIndia.com presents a report on "Corrugated Box Industry in India - 2014: Market size, Market trends, Growth drivers, Future forecast, Market opportunity." This report provides an insight into the Corrugated Box Industry's current scenario, structure and practices in India. - January 14, 2015 - Market Reports on India
The Standard Reference Book for Paper and Wood Packaging Technology "Cartons, Crates & Corrugated Board" Publishes New 2nd Edition Through DEStech Publications
DEStech Publications, Inc. announces the publication of the second edition of "Cartons, Crates, and Corrugated Board: Handbook of Paper and Wood Packaging Technology," by Diana Twede, Susan E. M. Selke, Donatien-Pascal Kamdem and David Shires. Used as a textbook worldwide, the first edition quickly became the standard reference for paper and wood packaging technology, the book has now been extensively revised and updated by a team formed by the original authors and two additional authors. - January 12, 2015 - DEStech Publications, Inc
Interstate Container to Exhibit Greencoat® Strong & Cost-Efficient Wax-Free Boxes at SE Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference 2015
Interstate Container will showcase Greencoat® strong & cost-efficient wax-free boxes at Booth # 435/437 during SE Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference 2015 from January 9 – 10 in Savannah, Georgia, USA. - January 11, 2015 - INDEVCO Group
The Wood Fiber Costs for the World’s Hardwood Pulp-Producing Mills Have Declined in 2014
Reduced pulpwood prices in Sweden, Russia, Brazil and Australia in the 3Q/14 resulted in the lowest Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) since 2009, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. With mixed price trends for softwood fiber, the Softwood Fiber Price Index (SFPI) has been fairly stable the past two years. - December 20, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
MMC Depot Stresses the Importance of Considering Form and Function When Selecting Medical Marijuana Containers and Packaging
Denver-based medical marijuana container supplier MMC Depot is stressing the importance of form and function when customers choose the best containers and packaging for their marijuana products. The type of MMJ product that customers use determines the most effective container, and knowing what is... - December 18, 2014 - MMC Depot
Bags Triumphant: Ceresana Publishes Study on the European Market for Flexible Packaging
Bags increasingly replace metal tins and rigid containers. The market research institute Ceresana analyzed the European market for flexible packaging made from plastics, paper, and aluminum. - December 17, 2014 - Ceresana
White Paper on the Need for an HMI
NEM releases a White Paper on the need for an HMI in Packaging Machinery. - December 13, 2014 - New England Machinery, Inc.
Dutchland Plastics Wins Top Awards for Rotomolding
Dutchland Plastics was awarded two of the highest awards from the Association of Rotational Molders (ARM) at the 2014 Rotomolded Products Competition. - December 12, 2014 - Dutchland Plastics
New England Machinery at Pack Expo East 2015
NEM will be presenting its Pharma-Grade Compact Unscrambler at Pack Expo East 2015 in Phil., PA, Feb. 16-18 in booth 925. - December 06, 2014 - New England Machinery, Inc.
Menasha Packaging Wins Awards at 2014 North American Paperboard Packaging Competition
Menasha Packaging won two awards in the 2014 North American Paperboard Packaging Competition organized by the Paperboard Packaging Council, including an excellence award in the carton competition’s Innovation category for its TIDI Tower™ (for the TIDIShield Grab ‘n Go™ Eye Shield Dispensing System by TIDI Products) and an excellence award in the General category for its Coppertone Sport Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Special Pack. - December 06, 2014 - Menasha Packaging
ABL Technology Ltd Taking the Milk Production, Milk Processing and Food Processing World by Storm
Milk processing has never been so easy earlier, unless ABL technology has introduced its milk production and milk processing equipments to the world. Now the milk processing world is being taken by storm. - December 05, 2014 - ABL Technology Ltd
IP Consulting Inc. and Cisco Systems Welcome Manufacturers to An Executive Roundtable Event at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
This is an invitation for manufacturers to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse for a Roundtable event. - December 04, 2014 - IP Consulting Inc.
Blue Bins, Toronto Manufacturer of Plastic Boxes and Moving Supplies, Seeks Individuals to Become Licensing Holders
Blue Bins, a leading Toronto manufacturer of plastic boxes for moving, as well as plastic recycled – and recyclable – moving supplies, is actively seeking new license holders throughout Canada. License holders will work with Blue Bins corporate owners and managers to serve residential,... - December 04, 2014 - Blue Bins Unlimited
Diamond Packaging Wins 10 Awards in 71st Annual Paperboard Packaging Competition
Awards showcase Diamond’s folding carton decorating capabilities, including printing, foil stamping, and embossing. - November 24, 2014 - Diamond Packaging
MMC Depot Encourages Dispensaries to Go Beyond State Regulations Concerning Childproof Containers
When it comes to drugs of any kind, whether alcohol, tobacco, or even caffeine, it is important for the companies distributing these products to take safety precautions to ensure that they do not accidentally fall into the wrong hands. Currently states like Colorado or Washington have strong... - November 21, 2014 - MMC Depot
Greencoat® Wax-Free Boxes at PACK EXPO International 2014: A Huge Step in the Right Direction
Interstate Container is showcasing Greencoat®, its wax-free, strong, and eco-friendly corrugated boxes at Booth # N- 5883 during PACK EXPO International 2014. During PACK EXPO International 2014, Interstate Container will demonstrate the strength and water resistance of their pioneering... - November 06, 2014 - INDEVCO Group
Blue Bins Helps Celebrate the Age of “More” by Showcasing Their Boxes for Moving During CAM Annual Conference in Toronto
In a world where everyone is complaining about having less, the moving industry is focused on being and giving more. In fact, the Canadian Association of Movers (CAM) requires that all members have to pass a test to join this prestigious organization dedicated to all things moving. This eliminates... - November 06, 2014 - Blue Bins Unlimited
Packaging Company, MMC Depot, Warns Only Way to Tell Difference Between Regular Candies and Marijuana-Laced Candies This Halloween is the Child Safe Packaging
MMC Depot, a marijuana packaging company with decades of experience in quality packaging for foodstuff, warns that there is only one thing that marks the visual difference for the casual observer between the gummy bears, chocolate and suckers infused with medical marijuana and the candy given out... - October 26, 2014 - MMC Depot
MMC Depot Introduces Dispensaries to the Ultimate Childproof Containers for All Ages
With cannabis consumption across the nation ever evolving, one thing is for certain: laws governing it in states such as Colorado are only going to get more stringent, especially when it comes to child safety and tamper resistant packaging. Current requirements state that all child-proof containers... - October 18, 2014 - MMC Depot
Packaging Company, MMC Depot Offers the Largest Selection of Child Resistant Containers to Dispensaries Across the United States
Colorado and Washington became the first two states in America to legalize marijuana, and more than 20 other states have followed with varying degrees of marijuana distribution since then. - October 18, 2014 - MMC Depot
Encounter Packaging Efficiency with SMC at Pack Expo Int’l 2014 and Pharma Expo 2014
Pack Expo Int'l, Chicago, Booth # South 4182 and West 850 - October 13, 2014 - SMC Corporation of America
Alicia Landa Has Been Selected by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year for 2014
Alicia Landa of Miami, Florida, has been recognized for her accomplishments in the field of Food Manufacturing and Distribution by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2014. - October 09, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Vista Packaging Announces Win for Clients in Packaging Design
Vista Packaging, Inc. is a designer’s dream, now offering unique Shoulder Printing in their plastic tube packaging – creating unified design from cap to crimp. - October 09, 2014 - Vista Packaging
Blue Bins Offers Movers and Corporate Customers Autumn Special on Boxes, Moving Supplies in Toronto
For all the Toronto area corporations planning a move, as well as busy moving companies helping customers, Blue Bins Unlimited Corp. has just announced a special that will run from September 1 to December 31, 2014. For the four months, the leading company offering boxes, moving supplies and more,... - October 03, 2014 - Blue Bins Unlimited
Significant Oxygen Measurement Innovations to be Introduced at Pack Expo 2014
OxySense®, Inc. a pioneer of the first non-invasive optical oxygen analyzers and patented dynamic accumulation permeation testing instruments for the packaging, pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries, will be introducing new and significant innovations at PACK EXPO International 2014... - September 20, 2014 - OxySense, Inc.
Diamond Packaging Achieves Zero Waste to Landfill Status
Recovery and recycling program is a natural evolution of Diamond’s greenbox sustainability initiative. - September 13, 2014 - Diamond Packaging
Specialty Packaging Enjoying Double-Digit Growth
Increasing Sales Staff, Distribution, Suppliers, Product Offerings - September 10, 2014 - Specialty Packaging, LLC
Vista Packaging Leads the Way in Environmentally Friendly Cosmetic Packaging
It might look like plastic and feel like plastic cosmetic tube packaging, but the good news is -- it is 100% biodegradable using a plastic lookalike. - September 07, 2014 - Vista Packaging
Cospheric Launches CosphericNano, Specializing in Precision Silica Nanospheres
In an effort to provide customers in the nanotechnology industry with specialty nanomaterials, Cospheric LLC has added a selection of highly precise and spherical monodisperse silica nanospheres to their broad product line and launched CosphericNano – a website dedicated exclusively to... - September 03, 2014 - Cospheric LLC
Accent Packaging Equipment Announces Best in Quality Packaging Equipment
Accent Packaging Equipment has just announced that that they are offering clients the highest quality packaging equipment available on the market. Investing in packaging equipment for a commercial setup requires significant research because it’s not just about capital but the enterprise and... - September 03, 2014 - Accent Packaging Equipment
Diamond Packaging Wins Five Awards in 28th Annual Excellence Awards Competition
Competition recognizes the highest level of printing quality and technical achievement across all packaging segments. - August 30, 2014 - Diamond Packaging
McDowell Label Captures 10 More FTA Excellence in Printing Awards
McDowell Label was recognized on April 27th in Baltimore, Maryland with a total of 10 new FTA Excellence in Printing Awards. - August 08, 2014 - McDowell Label
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Alicia Landa as a Professional of the Year
Alicia Landa, of Miami, Florida, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Food and Beverage Manufacturing/Confectionery. - July 31, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Accent Packaging Equipment Highlighting the Benefits of Their ME109 Weigh Filler
Surrey, BC-based industrial equipment experts, Accent Packaging Equipment are now introducing clients to the performance advantages of the ME109 Weigh Filler. This recent innovation has been uniquely designed for weighing and packaging granular products such as coffee with seamless precision and... - July 31, 2014 - Accent Packaging Equipment
Cyber Graphics Promotes Jim Koppes to General Manager, Cleveland Site
Recent leadership changes for the Cyber Graphics Cleveland site. - July 30, 2014 - Cyber Graphics
Everkem Diversified Products Announces Squeeze Tube Packaging, Repackaging Capabilities
Due to increased demand for private label packaging for silicones, latex, and an anti-oxidant grease compound that serves the electrical industry, Everkem Diversified Products announces new squeeze tube packaging capabilities. - July 24, 2014 - Everkem Diversified Products
Recharge Asia Brings 3D Printing Expo and Conference to the Southeast Asia Region on August 28, 2014
The first annual 3D Printing Exposition and Conference aims to educate and showcase rapidly emerging 3D printing technologies and additive manufacturing to a global audience. - July 23, 2014 - RechargeAsia Corp
Rentricity NSF Certified Technology Ready for Clean Energy Markets
New product offering will provide safer water quality standard equipment that recovers wasted energy in pressurized water pipes. - July 22, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
Carolina Material Handling, Inc., Acquires Carolina Casters
Greensboro-based Carolina Material Handling, Inc. (CMH), announced its acquisition of High Point-based Carolina Casters. The two privately held companies officially completed the sale June 15, 2014. Founded in 1971 by John L. Middleton, Sr., CMH has grown from stocking a few hand-trucks and one... - July 17, 2014 - Carolina Material Handling
Diamond Packaging Wins Highest Honor in 65th Annual Premier Print Awards Competition
Awards showcase decorative capabilities, including printing, foil stamping, embossing, and sustainable technologies. - July 17, 2014 - Diamond Packaging
SAPICI Waterborne PUD Adhesives for Flexible Packaging Help Fostering Pure and Industrial Innovation
SAPICI innovative waterborne polyurethane adhesives for the Flexible Packaging industry selected to study new multilayer structures for high-performing flexible packaging applications; The initial results of the research, conducted by the Packaging Division of the Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences of the University of Milan, IT, show enhanced physical properties along with increased sustainability values, opening new paths for the flexible packaging industry. - July 16, 2014 - SAPICI
International Contract Molding Names New GM
International Contract Molding, LLC (ICM) names Steve Verschaeve as the new General Manager for its North American operations headquartered out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Verschaeve will lead ICM’s two distinct development teams. ICM’s reusable container development team is... - July 12, 2014 - International Contract Molding, LLC
International Contract Molding Launches Collapsible Tote
International Contract Molding, LLC (ICM) launches new Collapsible Tote to expand its reusable packaging portfolio. The tote’s collapsible design optimizes shipping and storage costs when empty. Equipped with an access door, the Collapsible Tote allows for easy contact with materials. - July 12, 2014 - International Contract Molding, LLC
International Contract Molding Adds Injection Molding Machines
International Contract Molding, LLC (ICM) expands its equipment portfolio by investing in 6 new injection molding machines for their Charlotte, NC location. Five of the new machines are targeted towards small tonnage products/parts. ICM grows their already vast selection of injection molding... - June 22, 2014 - International Contract Molding, LLC