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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.


Pelican BioThermal opens new network location in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
As Pelican BioThermal increases its infrastructure and operations in the Middle East, the new drop point is the latest location launched which brings convenient, flexible shipping options to the region renowned for its temperature challenges.

Robotic rotary palletizers find new use
Robotic rotary palletizers address ergonomics and the workforce shortage with high throughput in a compact footprint.

60 Seconds with… Tom Carbott, senior vice president of exhibitions at MHI
Modern Materials Handling's editor sat down with Tom Carbott, Senior Vice President of exhibitions at MHI to talk about ProMat and other industry events.

MH10 subcommittees issue call for membership
MHI, through its MH10 Committee on Unit-Loads and Transport-Packages, is soliciting membership in two of its standards drafting subcommittees (SCs).

Smurfit Kappa calls on innovation community to take on packaging challenge
The packaging leader has launched a new competition as part of its drive to solve one of the biggest challenges in the packaging industry – to reduce the amount of non-recyclable waste that is generated every day.

Reusable Packaging Association announces new board leadership for 2019
The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) started 2019 with changes to the executive team and new additions to the Board of Directors.

Industrial Steel Drum Institute presents David Sovol with award
Sovol, chairman of the ANSI MH2 Accredited Standards Committee, has worked in the steel industry for nearly 48 years.

Industrial Steel Drum Institute celebrates 75 years
Organization's 26 founding members represent all North American steel drum manufacturers.

Intelligent Vision-based Sortation & Tracking Systems
Download this new "Making the Case" guide to learn how using intelligent, vision-based readers and sensors can capture the information you need to help address both external customer service expectations, and internal marching orders for efficiency.

Intelligent Vision-based Sortation & Tracking Systems
Download this new "Making the Case" guide to learn how using intelligent, vision-based readers and sensors can capture the information you need to help address both external customer service expectations, and internal marching orders for efficiency.

Great Northern joins Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network
The Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network (APASS) connects vendors with companies and labs that can help test, design, and supply protective packaging in line with Amazon’s Packaging Certification requirements.

Freedonia: Demand for folding paperboard boxes to grow 3.9% annually through 2022
Food and beverage will account for nearly half of all new demand, and 16% of new box sales will come from the rapidly growing e-commerce segment.

Automated Packaging Trend
Have you automated as many steps as possible in your parcel packaging process? This webinar reveals how top B2B and B2C companies are changing the game and leading the industry by automating their packaging process, sometimes even eliminating 8 - 16 packing stations.

Add track-and-trace service to your totes
Companies are leveraging Internet of Things devices and analytics to shorten reusable tote dwell times and speed returns.

Loscam introduces new strategic shareholders
CMG fully acquired Loscam in 2010 and has since seen Loscam successfully grow to become Asia-Pacific’s largest pallet pooling company.

One Madison Corporation to combine with Ranpak
Ranpak's growth momentum stems from global expansion in e-commerce and the increasing focus on environmentally sustainable solutions.

Duravant acquires Wulftec
Global provider of automation solutions for food processing, packaging and material handling sectors acquires leading provider of end-of-line packaging automation solutions.

Datalogic and Brother Mobile Solutions expand alliance
Alliance will first address high-growth, evolving segments such as convenience and grocery.

Packaging Corner: Move from component-based to system-based design
Unit-load design software can improve the performance of an entire packaging system while simultaneously reducing cost and modifying the pallet design as needed.

DMW&H signs exclusive distribution agreement with Dynamic Logistic Systems
Case dispenser technology adds to DMW&H’s solutions for picking high-volume SKUs in wine & spirits applications.


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