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Berlin Packaging Acquires Consolidated Bottle

The acquisition of Canada-based Consolidated Bottle Corp. will expand Berlin Packaging’s footprint in Canada, enabling the combined businesses to offer even more packaging solutions and value added services to their customers.

November 4, 2020

Closure Liner

Tekni-Plex’s patented Sniff Seal closure liner gives brand owners a way to showcase product scents/aromas without breaching the seal and compromising the contents. It is is compatible with mask wearing by enabling scent permeation through the liner.

November 4, 2020

Tri Seal Sniff Seal Masked

Flax4Life Up to the Challenge of Switching from PE to Plant-Based PLA Material

For this popular brand of baked products sold in retail, commitment to sustainability and the championing of industrial composting outweighed any early material obstacles.

November 2, 2020

The company chose to keep the overall dimensions and shapes the same, but modernized the look by smoothing out edges and optimizing the viewing of the product within the package.

BPA Hires Sales Manager for South America

Leswin Canales was hired as Sales Manager for South America for BluePrintAutomation (BPA).

October 28, 2020

Leswin Canales1

ACL Aseptic Closure

Silgan Closures introduces the 33 mm ACL lubrication-free aseptic closure featuring a linerless plug design that enables smooth application by the packager and easy removal by the consumer without the need for added lubrication.

October 27, 2020

Sic 33 Mm Acl Septic Closure

Spartech Announces New Appointments

Spartech announced the promotions of Matt Gisoni to Vice President of Supply Chain and Sourcing, and Dave Gorenc to Vice President of Manufacturing.

October 21, 2020

Recyclable Foodservice Containers

Fabri-Kal launches Recycleware foodservice containers made with a minimum of 20-50% PCR PET material. Product line includes on-the-go-boxes, round and square deli containers, and dessert containers

October 21, 2020

Recycleware Press Release

Transparent Paper Bags

Seaman Paper introduces Vela FSC®-certified transparent paper bags designed to replace single-use plastic poly bags. They are available in five sizes: XS (15x20 cm), S (20x25 cm), M (25x30cm), L (30x40cm), and XL (35x50cm).

October 16, 2020

Vela Bag Assortment

Mondelez Leverages Digital Printing

Mondelez International, owner of Cadbury, has launched a new initiative to transform confectionery packaging into customizable experiences for football fans.

October 14, 2020

From Mondelez, the latest in consumer engagement through digital printing technology.

OPC Foundation Welcomes Emerson to Its Board of Directors

The OPC Foundation announces that Emerson joined its Board of Directors. Peter Zornio, Chief Technology Officer for Emerson Automation Solutions, was named as Emerson’s representative on the Board of Directors.

October 13, 2020

Label Applicator

Afinia Label’s A200 semi-automatic labeler is designed to apply single or front-and-back labels on bottles, jars, cans, and other cylindrical containers.

October 12, 2020

A200 Bottle Applicator Main1

Jon Ott, Syntegon, Passes Away

Jonathan “Jon” Otto passed away on September 22. He was with Bosch Packaging, now Syntegon, for 23 years in sales, engineering, and project development.

October 12, 2020

Jonathan “Jon” Otto

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