Packaging

Reshoring Is a Trend, Not a Fad, Says LPS Industries VP

Jul 06, 2021

“The current reshoring of manufacturing, especially in the packaging industry, has benefitted North American companies, and we think this is going to continue,” says Paul Harencak, Vice President of Business Development & Technical Services for...

Clever Pouch Addresses Hygienic Concerns for Liquids

Jul 06, 2021

Patented Inverta-Pouch’s neck tucked inside ensures the pouch contents can be opened and consumed safely, hygienically, and conveniently with one hand.

Westfall Technik Adds Injection Molder Carolina Precision Plastics to Growing Portfolio

Jul 06, 2021

The acquisition expands Westfall Technik’s geographic footprint and brings a supply-chain advantage to serving key customers in packaging and healthcare.

Chemical Recycling: Can University Labs Succeed Where Privately Held Startups Continue to Struggle?

Jul 06, 2021

Many good technologies come out of university labs, but it’s questionable that research into chemical recycling, which has been ongoing in the private sector for up to three decades, will bear fruit.

Top 5 Plastic Packaging All-Stars of 2021

Jul 06, 2021

These five plastic packaging features were a hit with industry professionals through the first six months of 2021.

Tekni-Plex Acquires Rigid Packaging Company Grupo Phoenix

Jul 01, 2021

Grupo Phoenix specializes in sustainable custom rigid packaging products with operations in the United States, Colombia, and Mexico.

Carbon-Negative Snack's Packaging Is Home Compostable

Jun 29, 2021

Impact Snacks’ superfood bar wrappers are certified home compostable in 30 days using a bioplastic film that's edible.

PureCycle Showcases Scalability at Investor Day Expo

Jun 29, 2021

During the event, the advanced recycling company announced a plan to build 50 “born digital” facilities applying Plantweb technology developed by Emerson Process Management.

Plastic Packaging Circularity in the US: Problems and Solutions

Jun 28, 2021

Daunting challenges remain on the road to plastic packaging circularity in the US, but problems like infrastructure can be overcome through collaboration and consumer buy-in.

Report Blasts 'False' Corporate Solutions to Plastic Pollution

Jun 28, 2021

A new report from Break Free From Plastic claims that fast-moving consumer goods companies such as Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, and Coca-Cola are investing in costly projects that do little to solve the plastic waste problem.

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