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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.


Polymer Technologies categorized as essential
Polymer Technologies Inc. is currently in contact with local and state legislatures to ensure they understand our position as an Essential to Critical Infrastructure Manufacturer.

MFG Tray to remain in operation under the provision for Plastics Product Manufacturing
We will remain diligent in our endeavors to reduce exposure but will remain in operation as scheduled.

GS1 study: Retail industry supports transition from U.P.C. to data-rich barcode
Study highlights migration underway to meet changing consumer needs for more product information.

Corrugated box industry keeps supply chain moving amid Covid-19 challenges
The manufacturers of corrugated cardboard boxes are working to keep transport packaging flowing to makers of essential products including packaging for food and other consumer products, medical and pharmaceutical products, tissue and hygiene products and more amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Call for applications: 2020 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award
Submissions due by June 15 for program recognizing implementation of reusable transport packaging solutions

Soft Robotics solves costly e-commerce reverse logistics problems
Innovative robotics pioneer Soft Robotics (Booth 3627) has announced the first robotic solution specifically designed for the handling of product returns.

Flexcon introduces new ASRS tote boxes
Flexcon Container (Booth 8625) is exhibiting its new Universal and ASRS tote boxes, divider systems and pallets at Modex.

Packaging by Quadient emphasizes reliability with high-velocity custom packaging solution
New fit-to-size auto-boxing technology at Packaging by Quadient (Booth 7202) is designed to overcome labor challenges and speed up package fulfillment.

Packsize and 6 River Systems collaborate on next-generation warehouse automation technology
Multinational on-demand packaging technology leader Packsize will showcase packaging made smarter through a next-gen integration with leading fulfillment solution provider 6 River Systems at Booth 8832 at Modex.

RFID takes on automotive containers
Offering an ROI of just six months, RFID is on a trajectory to change how automotive tracks, traces, identifies and recycles packaging across its supply chain.

ProMach acquires Pharmaworks
Deal expands ProMach’s growing solid dose pharmaceutical solutions lineup and further enhances integrated solutions capabilities.

FastFetch unveils carton selection system
During a live demo, FastFetch (Booth 8285) presented its latest patent-pending solution, the IntelliPack Shipping Cost Optimization System.

Signode showcases end-of-line efficiencies
Signode (Booth 5223) demonstrated multiple end-of-line packaging solutions, including its Octopus Rotary Ring Wrapper.

Sealed Air exhibits automatic filling and sealing machine
Sealed Air (Booth 8428) is displaying the Autobag 650 Horizontal Wide Bagging System, an automatic filling and sealing machine that can run up to 16-inch wide bags.

ORBIS showcases sustainable retail supply chain solutions
ORBIS Corp. (Booth 8419) is exhibiting a line of reusable packaging products that help organizations achieve supply chain sustainability.

Toshiba debuts new rugged portable printer
Toshiba (Booth 7324) is launching its new rugged, portable FP2 bar code printer, which produces 2-inch receipts, tickets and labels for supply chain, logistics, materials handling and retail applications.

Pack Expo East 2020 exceeds expectations
More expansive show floor welcomes record-breaking attendance

Pack Expo East opens in Philadelphia
PACK EXPO East returns to Pennsylvania Convention Center

Record-breaking Pack Expo East to open next week
Pre-registered attendance has already surpassed the final 2018 attendance numbers, with nearly 15 percent of registrations coming in this week alone.

Future Innovators Robotics Showcase returns to Pack Expo East
Future innovators of the packaging industry showcase their creations at PACK EXPO East


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