Paper packaging with a great rate of change
September 7, 2021
A highly flexible yet strong and stiff paper packaging material reduces packaging costs and shipment damage compared to conventional bubble pack. Bring in the sustainability of paper, and the rate of change just accelerated.
Is laser marking in your future?
August 10, 2021
Laser marking is already in place in the world of packaging, and it has the capability to mark items as diverse as automotive and aerospace parts and the common carton. That’s enough range to make laser a contender in the future.
A new take on dimensioning in the DC
July 14, 2021
Once confined to the shipping department, cubing systems are moving upstream to measure individual items and boxes as well as pallet loads to improve handling processes and cube utilization.
Pack Expo Las Vegas to reunite the packaging and processing community
July 13, 2021
Show sponsor PMMI says registration exceeding expectations for in-person September show.
Choosing the Right Recycled and Reusable Packaging to Help the Environment and Your Supply Chain
June 22, 2021
You have choices when it comes to packaging materials and in this webinar, we will walk through different materials and how it impacts your supply chain.
Virtual Enlace Expo Pack held for Latin American packaging professionals
June 18, 2021
Event brought together over 120 exhibitors, including 22 PMMI Members, and more than 7,500 attendees for this year’s most comprehensive online event for packaging and processing in Latin America.
BW Flexible Systems to open Technical Centre of Excellence
June 18, 2021
The center is part of BW Flexible Systems' expansion plans to better serve customers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
CPA releases 2021 State of the Industry Report
June 17, 2021
The CP/CM industry is currently worth $75.6 billion and projected to continue growing at two-times the pace of the sectors it serves, according to the 2021 State of the Industry Report produced by CPA, The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers.
A watchful eye for building more accurate pallet loads
June 12, 2021
Tired of shipping pallet loads that aren’t quite right? Here’s a smart pallet solution that can cut the cost of shipping errors without slowing up palletization.
Pack Expo: RPA to host Reusable Packaging Pavilion and Reusable Packaging Learning Center
June 8, 2021
The Reusable Packaging Association says members are ready to meet, greet, share, and discuss new reusable packaging technologies that have come onto the scene over the last 16 months.
Peel-and-seal to the rescue
May 12, 2021
Sometimes taking a chance delivers a big payoff. That’s what happened when DHL partnered with a customer to setup and operate peel-and-seal packaging lines on short notice and helped sustainability long term.
Flexibility meets ease of maintenance
May 12, 2021
A new wrap around case packing system provides the flexibility to process multiple bottle formats and case styles for pet products manufacturer Hartz Mountain while offering ease of maintenance.
Packsize showcases latest addition to the Right-sized Packaging On-Demand Suite
April 16, 2021
Packsize is showcasing the latest additions to its full suite of Right-sized Packaging On Demand systems.
Flexcon exhibits corrugated plastic containers
April 15, 2021
To help operations solve their issues with limited shelf space, while also ensuring they’re organized in a cost-effective manner, Flexcon Container is displaying its corrugated plastic containers.
Quadient launches the high-speed CVP Everest
April 14, 2021
Quadient is showcasing its CVP Everest, a system that can auto-box up to 1,100 custom-fit packages every hour.
ORBIS displays its Odyssey rackable pallet
April 14, 2021
To support heavy load applications, ORBIS Corporation is presenting its Odyssey rackable pallet, which has been added to its suite of reusable plastic pallet offerings.
Pack Expo Las Vegas planned to be in person
April 13, 2021
With respondents citing in-person trade shows as the most critical resource when choosing equipment, the upcoming PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO (Sept. 27-29, Las Vegas Convention Center) is poised to be an unbeatable opportunity to connect with the industry and explore technology in action.
When is a pallet not up to the job?
April 12, 2021
That’s exactly what they want to know at the Virginia Tech packaging center dedicated to finding better ways to protect everything in the supply chain. The idea is to figure this out before the first shipment goes awry.
Packaging Corner: Packaging that fits also impresses
March 9, 2021
Ever receive a box too big for its contents? What’s worse, the shipper overpaid to ship an unnecessarily oversized box. Automated fit-to-size packaging solves both problems at once.
Return to Peak - cope with seasonal peaks and returns
February 17, 2021
Emerging technology is available to help you ease the pressure on the ever-complex warehouse floor, no matter what the channel.