Industry News
The Factory of the Future
What exactly does it mean? That’s what I asked myself recently when I was at the Automate Show in Chicago. Let’s explore this buzzword. Read more: The Factory of the Future
Snack Food Packaging Is Convenience-Driven
Consumers push the trends in this market, which include flavor diversity, health and wellness appeal, convenience/resealability and clean label. There are opportunities for manufacturers, such as sustainable processes and increased productivity levels, to keep up with demand. Read more: Snack Food Packaging Is Convenience-Driven
5 Ways to Reach Young Consumers with Customized Packaging
For most of the past decade, consumers around the world have increasingly shifted their spending from brick-and-mortar to online stores, appreciating the convenience and immediacy of digital shopping. But that trend could be reversing as members of Generation Z begin flexing their economic muscle. Read more: 5 Ways to Reach Young Consumers with Customized Packaging
Turning Trash into Packaging Treasure
It is a part of our daily lives — we find what we need online, click the button and the package with whatever our heart desires arrives on the doorstep. But, the euphoria of receiving the package is somewhat diminished by knowing the negative impact that box after box and package after package can have […]
Big Results with Big Data
Modern society has come a long way since the arrival of the Model T in 1908. From the early days of hand-cranking, no heat, unreliable mechanical performance and loud, dirty engines, there is no doubt that today’s automobile is a marvel by comparison. Read more: Big Results with Big Data
PMMI Column: To Protect and Serve
While the growth in online purchasing drives changes from product design, to package changes, picking, fulfilling and shipping, product protection stands alone as the main issue, according to the E-Commerce: Think Inside the Box report by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. Read more: PMMI Column: To Protect and Serve
TeraHertz (THz) Inline Measurement System: Indev-ACT
Indev-ACT recently introduced their TeraHertz (THz) inline measurement system that is able to distinguish barrier layer films and multilayer extrusion coatings. Read more: TeraHertz (THz) Inline Measurement System: Indev-ACT
Diaper Recycling Technology Commissions Factory Waste Recycling Machine
Newly developed technology passes factory accept tests and ships in June Read more: Diaper Recycling Technology Commissions Factory Waste Recycling Machine
IMDA honors five converters with 2019 Awards
The In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) has announced the winners of its 2019 IMDA Awards. IMDA represents molders, label printers, material suppliers, equipment suppliers and others committed to the development and growth of in-mold labeling and decorating products, technologies and markets. Its mission is to raise the level of awareness and acceptance of in-mold decorated durable […]
Global flexible-packaging market to approach $270 billion by 2024: Smithers Pira report
Over the last 10 years, flexible packaging has taken off, doubling in size to $228 billion in 2019. In Smithers Pira’s latest market report, The Future of Flexible Packaging to 2024 [JN1] forecasts that it will continue growing by an annual rate of 3.3%, reaching $269 billion in 2024. Global urbanization has increased the demand […]