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Industry group working on standards for cannabis packaging and labeling

The National Association of Cannabis Businesses is seeking to protect consumers and demonstrate responsibility in the eyes of regulators. Comments on the draft standards are due by February 21, 2018.

January 24, 2018

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New CEO joins Micvac

Swedish food tech company Micvac hired Michael Bogdanski as its new CEO. He is taking over for Håkan Pettersson, who led the company to a period of accelerated growth.

January 23, 2018

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See how advances in inks, coatings and barriers are expanding options for CPGs

Learn ways Sun Chemical is meeting a full-range of packaging needs, from vivid lamination printing inks to barriers that prolong shelf-life to special-effect coatings that help products stand out on the shelf. See what solutions await your next packaging project.

January 23, 2018

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Label-Aire has an effective solution for a wrap application

Label-Aire utilizes its tried and true horizontal trunnion labeling technology to accurately wrap apply labels to a container with an oblong base.

January 23, 2018

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Shotgun shell-shaped bottle says ‘Load Up Your Guns’

Sold online only, 4 Gauge powdered men’s supplement distinguishes itself from the competition by using a shotgun shell-shaped bottle that delivers 300% sales growth.

January 23, 2018

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Rethink Robotics signs 11 distributors in Europe, North America

Rethink Robotics signed deals with 11 new distributors throughout North America and Europe, building on its existing global network of quality channel partners. The new relationships expand Rethink’s presence in North America and Europe to include the U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K., Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Romania ,and Turkey.

January 22, 2018

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Your next packaging hire could be a liberal arts major

A presentation on the packaging field to a high school digital media arts class leads to an Aha! moment on how to engage a growing generation of packaging professionals.

January 20, 2018

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COEXPAN-EMSUR Brazil plant in operation

COEXPAN-EMSUR BRASIL is officially producing combined rigid and flexible packaging solutions mainly intended for the food industry.

January 19, 2018

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AutomationDirect: Extended range AC powered proximity sensors

New V3 series AC powered inductive proximity sensors from AutomationDirect are available in 8, 12, 18, and 30 mm sizes. Extended sensing distances range from 2-mm shielded and 4-mm unshielded for 8-mm sensors to 12-mm shielded and 18-mm unshielded for 30-mm sensors.

January 19, 2018

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Packaging’s role in protecting children from choking hazards

Choking hazards are not child’s play, but can result from a child’s play and other activities, as well.

January 18, 2018

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Packaging pioneer Robert Fiedler remembered

The packaging industry lost a significant pioneer and cherished colleague with the passing of Robert Fiedler on January 4, 2018.

January 16, 2018

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JLS names director of integrated systems, expands Midwest applications team

JLS Automation named two new members to its team—Gary Pickett as Director of Integrated Systems Group and Justin Fredricks as Regional Applications Engineer.

January 16, 2018

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Pot (policy) causes (more) disorientation

In a realm already marked by inconsistency and uncertainty, the Trump administration makes a surprise change in policy that only adds to the confusion.

January 16, 2018