The inaugural edition of Industrial Pack, North America’s first show dedicated to the industrial, protective and transit packaging sector, will take place at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta on April 4th and 5th.
U.S. demand for retail e-commerce packaging is projected to expand, due to online shopping growth, due to its convenience and ability to provide a wider selection than brick and mortar stores. The ease of viewing and comparing products via computers and mobile devices will continue to boost growth for e-commerce retail sales, as will the added spending power of millennials, the largest demographic of online shoppers.
Great packaging tells your customers about your product, your brand and what you stand for, and is a must for anyone producing physical goods for the consumer marketplace. You must get creative with your packaging design to portray the right message to the right people—and you need to attract your target market and get them excited to buy your product. When it comes to packaging food, there are many factors to take into consideration for a successful product.
va-Q-tec, a provider of thermal packaging solutions for temperature controlled transportation, has opened a headquarters and operations facility in Langhorne, PA. The site will become the U.S. welcome and innovation center and showcase va-Q-tec’s latest products. The company will manufacture small box containers in the new facility, and use the location as a key hub for its rental and repair station.
Foods and beverages, personal care products and household cleaners packaged in clear polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles face a threat to their formulations and ingredients from ultraviolet (UV) light. In particular, UV light can cause color fading and shifting, create off-flavors and aromas, and reduce vitamin potency. Ultimately, lower product quality and shorter shelf life resulting from UV damage can impact profitability and brand reputation.
Tom Wetsch, chief innovation officer at Pregis LLC, has been invited to join the Michigan State University (MSU) School of Packaging Industry Advisory Board. The objective is to share knowledge with the university to help educators prepare students for their transition to the corporate world.
Protective packaging comes in both material and container form. It safeguards the product as a candy bar wrapper or can; and as a container, like a box for shipping with the product inside.
This industry study presents historical demand data (2006, 2011 and 2021) and forecasts for 2021 by region, product, and market. The study also evaluates company market share and competitive analysis on industry competitors.
Charta Global has added the Enza Kraft to its full line of specialty papers. The new machine-glazed kraft paper with excellent strength properties is ideally suited for food and non-food protective packaging, and various technical and industrial applications.
Highlights at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2017 include a range of pre-formed tubes and bags that provide greater product protection and improved material stability. The audience can put the films’ mechanical properties to the test and find out how to benefit from Mondi’s blown-film extrusion technology.