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Comprehensive information on the types and uses of packaging in material handling and warehousing with an emphasis on reusable and eco packaging.


Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame welcomes 4 members
The Class of 2020 will be acknowledged virtually, during the web-based PACK EXPO Connects event, produced by PMMI Media Group.

SSI Schaefer announces Clear Stream program for reusable containers
The Clear Stream program is launching as part of the 50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders initiative, which SSI Schaefer has been selected as the only global material handling company to participate.

RM2 opens new hygienic pallet washing facility in Northwest Arkansas
Reusable IoT pallet supplier expands network to serve increased demand for hygienic pallets

ProMach acquires Panther Industries
Deal expands ProMach’s portfolio of industrial label applicator solutions

This Month in Modern Materials Handling September 2020: 75 years of inspiration
Gary Forger, who spent 23 years on the Modern editorial staff, offers us a terrific history of Modern through the years and reflects on the evolving composition of the materials handling equipment, technology and automation markets that the publication continues to invigorate and inspire.

PACT joins Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles (COSTHA)
PACT’s acceptance to the organization comes following the successful launch of its Thermo Shield, a paper-based, fire-resistant shipping wrap designed to prevent catastrophes caused by battery explosions during transport.

Fresh food, anyone? RPCs protect in the supply chain
It’s no small feat to protect sandwiches, snacks and other single-serving food items on their way to a store. But it’s an even better story when the mini plastic containers providing the protection are part of a sustainable, circular supply chain.

Pack Expo Connects extends exhibit hours, adds exhibitors
Pack Expo Connects adds additional international live demos and extends event hours.

Pack Expo Connects registers 300 exhibitors in first 2 weeks
Pack Expo Connects (Nov. 9-13) will replace the in-person event that was scheduled in Chicago,

Pack Expo canceled for first time in 60+ year history
PMMI Media Group launches new live, web-based event: PACK EXPO Connects 2020

Next-generation marking technology for the pallet
The idea of tracking pallet loads and their condition while in transit just got simpler with a new technology that can be applied across an entire pallet pool.

Pack Expo 2020 will be held, either in person or online
Pack Expo International and Healthcare Packaging Expo will happen this year, either as a physical event with a virtual component, or an entirely virtual event for those who wish to participate.

ORBIS launches new sustainability initiative to repurpose coastline waste
New recycled plastic material from coastline waste broadens sustainable packaging product line

About that breakthrough in cubing
At one point, it was all about dimensioning boxes for shipment. But e-commerce changed that as DCs needed to dimension what was going in the box. Doing that requires a new set of capabilities.

PMMI welcomes new member spring class of 2020
Membership of 952 seeks resources to stay timely and adjust to customers’ needs in light of today’s industry challenges.

GS1 US, FoodLogiQ, IBM Food Trust, ripe.io and SAP complete food traceability proof of concept
Project to define and validate industry data requirements before exploring use cases leveraging traceability standards and any industry-specific requirements to enable interoperability at that stage.

Taking a lot of heat from lithium-ion batteries
Special packaging is needed to protect in transit lithium-ion batteries that have been known to self-ignite.

Adjustable packaging line accommodates employees
Sanitary conveyor system helps Wisconsin cheese packer improve ergonomics and packaging efficiencies.

CPA and ECPA announce collaboration program
With shared missions of furthering the awareness and use of the contract packaging and contract manufacturing (CP/CM) industry in their respective regions, this collaboration presents expanded opportunities to the members of each organization on a global scale

Pack Expo Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging Expo among top trade shows in 2019
September’s event moved up five spots in the rankings from 14th place in 2017, occupying 889,599 net square feet of the Las Vegas Convention Center.


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