June 2022

Packaging World June 2022

Decentralized I/O

Festo’s CPX-AP-I decentralized I/O reduces wiring and shorten pneumatic tube runs, resulting in easier and faster installation of components and a clean, streamlined looking packaging line.

April 28, 2022

Coca-Cola, Suntory Cross the 100% Plant-Based Bottle Finish Line

After more than a decade of rigorous R&D work and significant investments with their respective partners, Coca-Cola and Suntory each unveil first-of-their-kind beverage bottle prototypes made from 100% bio-based PET, ready for commercial scale-up.

April 25, 2022

Coca-Cola has produced 900 prototype bottles made from 100% plant-based content.

Co-Packing for a Cause

Nonprofit co-packer provides secondary packaging services and offers employment opportunities to adults with disabilities.

April 20, 2022

10 Temperature Monitor Qualification Considerations

From the 2022 ISTA Forum TempPack: Panelists discussed the latest on temperature recording device (TRD) qualification, including dry ice and LCD screens, probes that disconnect, and what to consider before selecting a shipper integrated with a TRD.

April 15, 2022

Speakers from left at TempPack: Mark Maurice, Sensitech; Eric Silberstein, eBiotech Consulting, LLC; Bryan Cardis, Eli Lilly and Company; Arif Rahman, MaxQ Research LLC

Recyclable Mono-Material PE-based Film

ProAmpac introduces ProActive Recyclable® R-2000S mono-material PE-based film designed for microwave vegetable steaming. It can run on high-speed f/f/s equipment and is pre-qualified for store drop-off recycling.

April 14, 2022

Moisture Barrier Paper

Cortec’s EcoShield® barrier paper is made with a water-based barrier coating that creates an environmentally acceptable, fully recyclable replacement for polycoated and wax papers.

March 29, 2022

Air Cushioning Film

Pregis introduces the Renew™ Zero 100% recycled content, carbon neutral air cushioning film designed for use with its AirSpeed® systems across Europe.

February 18, 2022

Renew Zero Single Cushion 200x130

Pouch Machine for Medical Products

Shawpak’s 4SS 4-side seal pouch machine is designed to pack medical products up to 5mm in thickness, at rates up to 4000/hr and can also produce 3-side seals for manual packaging lines.

February 4, 2022

Automated Canister Wipe Packaging Machine

Shemesh Automation’s Xpander+ fully automatic all-in-one packaging machine features hands-free operation at a throughput of up to 35ppm.

January 24, 2022

Pr3a Shemesh Xpander

Cartoners for Pharma, Personal Care Applications

IWK Packaging Systems introduces the VI 5 (shown) intermittent and VC 5 continuous motion vertical cartoners designed for packaging a variety of pharma or personal care containers.

January 10, 2022

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Recyclable Mailers

Tishwish's sustainable mailers are made from bio-based polymer (from corn), 100% compostable, and fully customizable.

December 27, 2021

Mailer Pink 500x

Recyclable Protective Mailer

HexcelPack introduces the Hexcel’ope™ mailer, a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic bubble mailers used throughout the e-commerce markets. It is curbside recyclable and fully biodegradable.

December 2, 2021

Hexcel'ope Mailer 2

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