Packaging & Containers News
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SML Group Announces the Opening of Its EMEA RFID Technology and Innovation Center in the UK
On Thursday, December 12th, SML group opened what is to be the first of its three global RFID Technology and Innovation Centers. The center is located at Corby, Leicestershire, a town 75 miles north of London and home to SML’s UK operations. The group has plans to open a second center in the... - January 09, 2014 - SML Group Limited
Grimes Trucking Company Installs Qualcomm Units
During the last quarter of 2013, Grimes Trucking Company installed Qualcomm’s Omnitracs units in every company and contracted truck in the fleet. As Grimes looks forward in 2014, the newly installed system is already serving their communication and compliance goals. “Our commitment to... - January 07, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Osgood Industries Pays Tribute to Founding Father Martin Mueller
Martin Mueller, founding father of Osgood Industries, Inc., as well as Auto-Pak and Mueller Technologies, and lifetime innovator in the packaging machine design industry has passed away on Christmas day 2013, at 95. His backstory is the stuff of which the American Dream is made: Immigrant to... - January 01, 2014 - Osgood Industries, Inc
New Collapsible Packaging Product is a Game Changer
FCA's Collapsible Utility Box (C.U.B.) is an innovative, yet economical collapsible packaging product that saves customers significant money on freight, storage, set up and take down, and packaging costs. It requires no tools, clips, fasteners or hardware to assemble and is much more economical than other collapsible packaging products on the market. - December 17, 2013 - FCA, LLC
Blue Bins Offers Saturday Plastic Moving Boxes Pick-Up, Saves Customers Serious Cash
Can one day really make a difference? When talking about Saturday pick-up availability at Blue Bins’ Mississauga storefront, it does. Blue Bins has announced that its brick-and-mortar location there will be open on Saturdays. By having weekend hours, Blue Bins representatives say that they... - December 11, 2013 - Blue Bins Unlimited
MMC Depot Announces New Customization Feature Available on Dispensary Products
MMC Depot is a subsidiary of Central Bag; a family owned and operated packaging company in Denver since 1914. The Denver Company has always been known for its quality and diverse products, efficiency and excellent customer service. Now branching into a wide range of medicinal marijuana packaging... - December 08, 2013 - MMC Depot
The Grimes Companies Launches New Websites
The Grimes Companies is inviting visitors to its newly developed family of sites, recently redesigned from a single corporate website. The new design includes individual sites for each of The Grimes Companies, improving navigation and providing richer content within each division. “In order... - December 04, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Acorn Paper Products Company Issues Holiday Challenge to Customers for Canned Food & Toy Drive
Acorn Paper Products Co. one of the largest independent paper and packaging companies in the Western United States has challenged all of its customers this holiday season to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. - November 22, 2013 - Acorn Paper
Saudi’s Napco to Exhibit at 8th Annual GPCA Forum
Napco will exhibit petrochemical packaging in Booth #34 at the GPCA Forum 2013 from 19 - 21 November at the Madinat & Jumeirah Beach Resort in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). - November 17, 2013 - INDEVCO Group
Diamond Packaging Wins Five Awards Including Folding Carton of the Year in 2013 PPC Competition
Awards showcase its folding carton decorating capabilities, including printing, foil stamping, and embossing. - November 16, 2013 - Diamond Packaging
Grimes Warehousing Selects Logimax as WMS Solution
In September 2013, Grimes Warehousing made a decision to move its warehouse inventory management and billing system over to Logimax. Today, the Logimax system is fully integrated and management is pleased with the selection. “Every day we are looking for ways to be more efficient and offer... - November 13, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
ThePaperWorker Reinvents Itself with Improved Navigation, Hundreds of New Products, and Lightning-Fast Site Speed
The design your own creative custom packaging website has made improvements that enhance the user experience! Graphic Designers, Ad Agencies, Media & Marketing Groups can now download templates, select order options, and purchase over 225 styles of high quality creative custom packaging entirely online. - November 13, 2013 - The Colad Group
Global Sawlog Prices Trending Upward with the GSPI Price Index Reaching the Highest Level Since 2011: the Biggest Price Increases Occurred in Western US and Canada
Sawlog price trends around the world were mixed in the 2Q/13, with prices increasing in log exporting regions of North America and Oceania, but declining in Europe, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The GSPI Price Index rose 5.1% from the 1Q/13 to the highest level since 2011. - November 11, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sharp Packaging Solutions Announces Upcoming Joint Venture
Packaging company joins forces with client to improve packaging for thin film materials. - November 06, 2013 - Sharp Packaging Solutions
Diamond Packaging Selected as a P&G External Business Partner of the Year
P&G tells top strategic business partners that focus is on growth and value creation. - November 01, 2013 - Diamond Packaging
Grimes Warehousing Services Reaches 1,000 Days Safety Mark
On October 23, Grimes Warehousing Services reached a notable milestone for safety – 1,000 days without a lost time accident. This exceptional achievement underscores The Grimes Companies’ commitment to operational safety as well as customer service. “Our high safety goals are not... - October 29, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Global Vision Expands Worldwide Presence with the Addition of New Reseller in Malaysia
Global Vision partners with IAM-Wonderware to provide proofreading technologies in Malaysia. - October 23, 2013 - Global Vision
Marbles, LLC and Technology Container Corporation (TCC) Announce Exclusive Licensing Agreement
This is the first license agreement issued by Marbles, LLC relating to its patented technology directed at the corrugated file/storage box and organizational products industries. Other domestic and international licensees who are interested should contact Marbles immediately, as exclusive agreements are currently being discussed and awarded. - October 16, 2013 - Marbles, LLC
Grimes Expands Services with New Division
The Grimes Companies today announced the launch of its newest division, Metrix Staffing, a subsidiary of its highly successful contract manufacturing and packaging division, Grimes Packaging Services. Focused strictly on serving the distribution and packaging operations of businesses in North... - October 01, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
As Wood Fiber Costs Have Fallen Substantially in the West the Past Year, Pulp Mills in the Western US Are Becoming More Competitive with Southern Mills
During much of the past seven years, wood costs have been substantially higher for pulp mills in Western US than they have for pulpmills in the Southern states, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. However, sharply falling wood chip prices in the West during 2012 and 2013 have improved the competitiveness of the region’s pulp mills. - October 01, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
Higher Pulp Prices and Lower Wood Fiber Costs Improved Profitability for Many Pulp Mills Around the World in the 2Q/13
Wood chip and pulplog prices fell in many regions of the world the 2Q/13 with the biggest declines occuring in Japan, Brazil and Spain, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Lower fiber costs and higher pulp prices have increased profitability for many pulp mills during the first half of 2013. - October 01, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
Every Day is a Great Day to Move: Blue Bins Celebrates at CAM and Atlas Conferences
For the team at Blue Bins, the Toronto-based company known for offering economical, practical and eco-conscious plastic moving containers to businesses, families and realtors throughout Canada, any day can be a terrific moving day. To celebrate the moving industry, as well as learn more about... - September 29, 2013 - Blue Bins Unlimited
Manufacturers to Benefit from Offset Press Installation
The Heidelberg CD 74, which offers faster delivery of high quality print products on a variety of materials, is being installed in a High Point, North Carolina printing company. Wayne Trademark, a digital, offset, and flexographic printing company expects customers to realize many benefits from this acquisition. - September 28, 2013 - Wayne Trademark
Cyber Graphics Acquires Flex Pre-Press
Cyber Graphics Acquires Flex Pre-Press in Franklin, WI. The partnership will bolster the existing strengths of Flex Pre-Press, expand the market share of Cyber Graphics, and provide greater efficiencies to both organizations. - September 26, 2013 - Cyber Graphics
2013 MMTC Conference II- Tony Cook on Innovation in Manufacturing
Great Lakes Label's CEO Tony Cook shares his story on innovation in the manufacturing industry at the second annual Proud To Manufacture in Michigan Conference. - September 26, 2013 - Great Lakes Label LLC
Interstate Container to Exhibit New Greencoat® ICE Seafood Boxes at PACK EXPO 2013
During PACK EXPO 2013, Interstate Container will display new Greencoat® ICE wax-free corrugated boxes tailored to effectively pack and transport seafood products on ice at booth # S6338 from September 23 – 25. - September 25, 2013 - INDEVCO Group
MMC Depot Now One of the Leading Denver Companies for Quality Medical Storage Containers
Denver-based MMC Depot has announced that the organization has added to their extensive range of medical marijuana storage containers. The company’s exceptional catalogue now includes several new items from manufacturers Oxo-Zip® and Cannaline™. Across the US, manufacturers are... - September 25, 2013 - MMC Depot
Patriot Pickle Shifts to Greencoat® Boxes by Interstate Container
Patriot Pickle shifts to Greencoat® wax-free boxes, a strong, durable, green corrugated packaging solution for packing, transporting, and branding “All American Pickle” products. - September 25, 2013 - INDEVCO Group
Pinnacle Ozone Releases the World’s Most Energy Efficient Ozone Generator Technology
Pinnacle Ozone Solutions, LLC announces the release of its newest QuadBlock® Generation II (Gen II) ozone technology. The event marks the introduction of the world’s most advanced and reliable ozone generation system, offering customers substantially lower total energy costs, and lower... - September 20, 2013 - Pinnacle Ozone Solutions, LLC
Vitop Original® Asserts Its Leadership
The favorite tap of wine consumers can now be recognized by a special quality seal. The Vitop Original® is the leading tap used for wine in Bag-in-Box®. The tap’s success is due in part because it is very easy to use – a simple pressure on one or both wings is enough to make... - August 31, 2013 - Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box
The Grimes Companies Promotes Michael White to Director of Fleet Operations
The Grimes Companies are pleased to announce the promotion of Michael White to Director of Fleet Operations of Grimes Trucking Company (GTC). White has served as Terminal Manager since joining GTC in 2012. White has more than 28 years’ industry experience and has quickly adapted to the... - August 21, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Grimes Trucking Services Named One of Jacksonville's 50 Fastest Growing Companies
Each year, the Jacksonville Business Journal announces the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Northeast Florida. Grimes Trucking Services (GTS) was honored again to receive this coveted distinction for a second year in a row. In fact, along with GTS, The Grimes Companies (GTS’s parent company),... - August 20, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Blue Bins Unlimited Corp. Helping Residential Clients Save on Moving Expenses with Environmentally-Friendly Bins
Mississauga-based Blue Bins Unlimited Corp. is now offering homeowners the opportunity to realize great savings on their next property relocation. The company’s reusable, recyclable plastic moving bins are constructed from premium quality materials and can be at cost-effective prices from local area Blue Bins locations in Ontario and Montreal, Quebec. - August 18, 2013 - Blue Bins Unlimited
Plascon Group Achieves BRC Certification for Manufacturing of Flexible Food Packaging
Plascon Group’s flexible packaging manufacturing plant in Traverse City, Michigan recently achieved British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Food Safety Certification. BRC is a leading global quality and food safety certification program that is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Plascon manufactures film, bags and liners for the foodservice, food processing and bulk packaging industries. - August 16, 2013 - Plascon Group
International Accreditation for MET’s Packaging Testing Laboratory
Medical Engineering Technologies’ medical device testing laboratory has received accreditation to ISO 17025. Their medical device package testing facility has been independently accredited by UKAS (Testing Laboratory No. 7848). - August 16, 2013 - MET
The SML Group Launches ViziT™ FT/200
The SML Group (“SML”) known for its range of Brand Identification Labels, has today launched the ViziT™ FT/200 a Bulk Encoder and Box Audit station. For operations that require bulk encoding of RFID tags and where items need to be counted and matched to the SKU when packed into... - August 13, 2013 - SML Group Limited
MFG Tray Gives Back to the Community
MFG Tray, a manufacturer of fiber reinforced composite products, celebrated their annual Giving Back to the Community Day on Saturday, July 20. A group of MFG Tray teammates came together to restore an overgrown cemetery to its former glory. Oak Hill – Gehrton Cemetery, a small historical... - August 07, 2013 - Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company
China Importation of Lumber and Logs Roars Back to New Highs in the 2Q/13, with Imports Up 30% Year-Over-Year
Increased investments in the housing sector resulted in record imports of logs and lumber to China in the 2Q/13, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Lumber importation has grown faster than that of logs, with Russia and Canada being the major lumber suppliers in recent years. New Zealand has become the major supplier of logs, overtaking Russia, who has long dominated this market. - August 06, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
MMC Depot Expands Selection of Glass Containers for Seattle MMJ Dispensaries
MMC Depot, one of the US’s leading organizations for high quality medical marijuana storage products, has announced that they’ve recently added to their inventory of glass containers. The company’s latest updated catalogue of glass containers will help Seattle-area dispensaries... - July 27, 2013 - MMC Depot
Phoenix MMJ Dispensaries Offered Best-In-Class Value Through MMC Depot’s New Line of Stackable Glass Containers
Leading US supplier of medical marijuana containers, MMC Depot has recently announced the addition of several new items to their wide-ranging company catalogue. The company’s new selection of glass containers ensures Phoenix dispensaries can continue to meet the evolving requirements of... - July 27, 2013 - MMC Depot
comCables Releases New Cat 5e2 Plenum Cable
comCables is pleased to release its new Cat 5e2 Plenum Cable. From the design of the “Easy-Feed” box down to the engineering of the twisted pairs, the 100 MHz plenum cable is installer-friendly and its performance exceeds its 100 MHz rating. The rigid, thin design prevents bending and... - July 26, 2013 - comCables
Deacro Industries Launches New Website
Deacro Industries launches a new website after rebranding their image. - July 26, 2013 - Deacro Industries Ltd.
DanCo Décor Company Has Applied the Coating Technology for Vodka Bottles Decoration
Glass bottles were decorated for promotion of Ukrainian vodka brands. - July 17, 2013 - DanCo Decor Company
Storage Systems Midwest, Inc. is a Future 50 Company
Storage Systems Midwest Inc. has been named a 2013 Future 50 company by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce’s Council of Small Business Executives (COSBE). The Future 50 program, now in its 26th year, recognizes privately-owned companies in the seven-county Milwaukee region... - July 16, 2013 - Storage Systems Midwest, Inc.
Positive Promotions CEO Joins Congressman Steve Israel to Discuss Legislation to Require "Made in the USA" Products in National Parks
Nelson Taxel, CEO of Positive Promotions and Congressman Steve Israel met at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, the former home of President Teddy Roosevelt, to advocate proposed legislation to put American made products in official gift shops at the National Parks, monuments, and historic sites... - July 12, 2013 - Positive Promotions
SML Group Acquires Xterprise
The SML Group (“SML”) continues the expansion of its RFID ViziT™ program with the announcement today that it has acquired a controlling interest in Xterprise, Carrollton, TX, USA. Xterprise now becomes a part of the SML Group. As an industry leader in RFID item-level inventory... - July 11, 2013 - SML Group Limited
Diamond Wins Four Awards in 20th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition
Awards showcase Diamond’s decorative folding carton capabilities, including foil stamping and embossing. - July 04, 2013 - Diamond Packaging
Phoenix MMJ Dispensaries Can Now Access High Caliber Medical Containers Through MMC Depot
MMC Depot, a leading US wholesaler for packaging solutions, has announced the addition of several new medical marijuana containers to the organization’s wide-ranging product line. The company’s selection of leading quality containers now includes the CoolJarz™ Sealz™... - June 30, 2013 - MMC Depot
MMC Depot Offering CoolJarz™ Bowlz™ Medical Containers to Seattle MMJ Dispensaries
One of the leading packaging products wholesalers in the US, MMC Depot has announced they’re now offering several new medical marijuana containers to dispensaries in the Seattle area. The company’s new selection of containers includes CoolJarz™ Bowlz™ along with many other leading industry products. - June 30, 2013 - MMC Depot
IT Cosmetics' Bye Bye Redness™ Wins ICMAD 2013 Cosmetic Innovator of the Year Award
Innovative Technology Cosmetics (IT Cosmetics), a leader in the color cosmetics market, was recognized with the prestigious 2013 Cosmetic Innovator of The Year Award in “Package Design Innovation” in the skincare face category for one of its newest problem-solving products, Bye Bye... - June 26, 2013 - IT Cosmetics