Packaging

The lean, one-way system makes use of a lightweight, L-shaped unit load transport device—The OptiLedge. These pallet alternatives not only result in unit loads that are integral to the packaged product during its storage and distribution, but they also improve efficiency and are recyclable.

The beverage packaging industry in North America is expected to reach $26.3 billion in 2015, with plastic bottles leading the way in popularity, according to "Beverage Packaging — An Industry Assessment," scheduled for release next month by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

The CTT is one of several hubs on the Pack Expo International show floor where attendees can sit in on free seminars, ask questions and network with peers, OEMs and industry leaders.

From product data to videos, white papers, case studies, blog posts and articles; [url=http://www.cheppallecon.com]http://www.cheppallecon.com[/url] was designed to be a hub for all resources related to the tracking, logistics, storage and shipping of liquid products like dairy, liquid egg, sauces, flavorings and cosmetics as well as dry products such as plastic packaging components, pasta, frozen pizza crusts and other non-liquid goods.

Integrated latches make reusable, plastic bulk containers compliant with Hazmat transport regulations.

Hosted by the Reusable Packaging Association, education forum features more than a dozen sessions over three days.

The acquisition encompasses loose fill manufacturing and distribution, as well as several other redistribution products, including bubble wrap, bubble-lined mailers and rolled foam.

Akro-Mils’ donation to Habitat for Humanity included plastic storage bins and containers, portable organizers, storage cases, plastic and steel storage cabinets, and louvered bench racks.

PMMI to honor Class of 2014 at PACK EXPO International in reception benefiting industry education

According to a new report recently released by Sandler Research, an online market research store for research reports on multiple industries, large retailers are shifting to block pallets over stringer pallets, consequently manufacturers are expected to focus on manufacturing block pallets.

Atagi joins NWPCA from NorthStar Policy Navigation, where he most recently served as managing partner of the firm. He starts with NWPCA on August 4, 2014.

Collecting the weight of packages on the fly yields better management, decision making.

Xtreme RFID manufactures rugged RFID tags that fully encapsulate RFID inlays in a one piece plastic housing to protect it from chemicals, water, impact, temperatures, and other unforgiving elements.

Consumer preferences suggest businesses should reconsider chasing the Amazon model.

Winning companies will provide details of their implementations at the RPA’s Reusables Learning Center at Pack Expo 2014 in Chicago.