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Zero-loss mentality fuels continuous improvement

In part two of this discussion, Scott Spencer, Vice President of Engineering, Nature’s Bounty, explains how a simple shift in mindset away from budgeted losses can be a spark for continuous improvement.

June 4, 2018

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Industry Watch—June 2018

A quick look on the latest supplier news, mergers, expansions, and people as listed in the June 2018 issue of Packaging World.

June 4, 2018

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Top Considerations for Selecting the Optimal Packaging Tape

In this video, Matt Reynolds, editor for Packaging World, talks with Bradley Dunlap, Shurtape’s product marketing manager for packaging tapes, about the importance of picking the right packaging tape for automated case sealing projects to ensure cost efficient and precise performance while minimizing downtime and limiting waste. The video offers key factors to review, including a project’s environment, pace and box type, as well as the tape’s grade, quality, shear strength and adhesiveness.

June 3, 2018

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Novel vf/f/s machine at Ipack Ima

Center stage at the Ipack Ima booth of one Italian packaging machinery OEM was a vertical form/fill/seal machine producing vacuum packaged rice or beans or grains, etc.

June 2, 2018

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Pretium wins three Ameristar awards

Pretium Packaging won three Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) Ameristar packaging awards, including “Best of Show”, for its SureHandle™ polyethylene terephthalate (PET) container that features an integrated handle.

June 1, 2018

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PET jars lend fun for kids’ chocolate vitamin supplements launch

Good Day Chocolate introduces children’s supplements, using playful, smiling graphics for this ‘chocolate delivery system.’

June 1, 2018

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Markem-Imaje and Cognex collaborate to evolve Mark & Read technology

Markem-Imaje and Cognex are deepening their existing partnership to develop the next generation of Mark & Read applications for global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies.

June 1, 2018

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Pregis invests $6 million in Grand Rapids facility

Pregis announced it is investing an additional $6 million in its Pregis Films facility located in Grand Rapids.

June 1, 2018

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Universal Robots’ co-founder and CTO was awarded the Engelberger Robotics Award 2018

The American Robotic Industries Association (RIA) announced that Esben Østergaard is the recipient of the Engelberger Robotics Award 2018.

June 1, 2018

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Printpack awarded an AmeriStar Packaging Award, Shelf-Stable Category

The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) awarded Printpack an AmeriStar Award for PepsiCo’s Granola Goes Nuts easy-open laser scored bars.

May 30, 2018

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AlliedFlex Technologies announces partnership agreement with Abarka Packaging Solutions

AlliedFlex Technologies. announces a partnership agreement with Abarka Packaging Solutions of the Netherlands for the sales, marketing, and distribution of its patented Skirt-All™ lidded innovative cup, tray, and convenience container business, which is new to the North American market.

May 30, 2018

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The RAD Expo returns to Portland, OR this fall for marijuana retailers

Following the RAD Expo last January, Marijuana Venture will be producing the next RAD (Retail and Dispensary) Expo this October 10-11 in Portland, Oregon. The B2B event is 100% focused on marijuana retail and dispensary businesses.

May 29, 2018

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Snapple switches to PET, but keeps the shape, cap, and ‘pop’

A new PET bottle with metal closure—a U.S. first for beverages—replaces Snapple’s glass package, keeping the satisfying snap of the cap when it opens as well as other iconic features.

May 26, 2018